Fireworks, competitive barbecue added to 2017 Septemberfest

RANGELY | As Rangely gears up for another Labor Day weekend Septemberfest celebration, the Western Rio Blanco Recreation District is prepared to up the ante this year with several new offerings including fireworks and a barbecue cook-off.
The Open Barbecue Contest will take place at Elks Park and begins Saturday at 8 a.m. with judging occurring at 3 p.m. Contestants will vie for the barbecue championship by cooking whatever meat they best prepare barbecue style.…