RBC | In a January meeting Colorado Parks and Wildlife voted to restrict shed antler hunting from Jan. 1 through April 30 for all public lands west of I-25. In addition, they banned the activity in Gunnison Basin Game Management Units 54, 55, 66, 67, and 551 through May 15[Read More…]
Author: Jennifer Hill
‘Waving Hands Review’ turns 10; submissions welcome
By Jen Hill [email protected] RANGELY | This spring Colorado Northwestern Community College will publish the 10th issue of Waving Hands Review, a magazine showcasing the “literature and art of Northwest Colorado.” The magazine was created in 2008 by CNCC literature and philosophy instructor Joe Wiley who, after a class he’d[Read More…]
RDA discusses future options
RBC | The Rangely Development Agency met quickly last week for updates and to discuss the future of the RDA. The board received an update from Keely Winger with the County Economic Development Department regarding the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) which currently operates out of the Rangely Chamber of[Read More…]
Rangely hosts public forum to review police procedures
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Council met Tuesday in a packed regular meeting where they solicited feedback from the community on current police department practices. Town attorney Dan Wilson introduced the forum by saying the town has heard concerns about community policing. He discussed the need to balance the department’s[Read More…]
Rangely PD takes aim at drug problem
RANGELY | With several tragic drug overdose deaths marring Rangely in 2017, the Rangely Police Department wants the public to be aware of the growing drug problem within the community. According to Police Lieutenant Roy Kinney drug possession and use in Rangely have been growing rapidly. Kinney, who has been[Read More…]
OPED: What’s in a name anyway?
By Jen Hill (or Hell, whatever rocks your boat) [email protected] RANGELY | Names are important. As our primary identifier they are often invaluable. You protect your name and the reputation associated with it. For centuries tribes have gone into war yelling their clan name, and today people put vinyl letters[Read More…]
Commissioners, Town of Rangely might share building departments
RBC | The county commissioners met Tuesday in Rangely where they approved a pond contract settlement and the purchase of new IT equipment. They also discussed potentially combining building departments with the Town of Rangely. The board unanimously accepted a $35,025 contract settlement with Johnson Construction for the Rio Blanco[Read More…]
Dry conditions continue
RBC | The first two weeks of 2018 have seen a continuation of dry weather as the local region plunges further into drought-like conditions. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, the western half of Rio Blanco County is currently experiencing Moderate Drought conditions with less than 30 percent[Read More…]
Interim board position open for Rangely District Hospital
RANGELY | The Rangely District Hospital is currently seeking applications from those interesting in serving a short interim position on their board following the resignation of a board member. The position will be interviewed for and filled later this month. The spot will then be up for election in March.[Read More…]
Rangely gaming team places 3rd in state
RANGELY | Last month the Rangely High School Gaming Team finished their season ranked third in the state among a growing field of competitors. The Gaming Team, coached by school district IT Director Bo Bertoch, is in its third year of competition in Rangely and currently boasts 13 members, a[Read More…]
Rangely town council selects new member
RANGELY | Tuesday the Rangely Town Council interviewed potential candidates for the open council seat, selected Matt Billgren as the new member Matt Billgren and conducted a regular meeting. The council position, which was vacated by former Mayor Joe Nielsen last month, received three applicants: Alisa Granger, Rich Garner and[Read More…]
St. Mary’s new Rural Mobile Health Vehicle makes a stop in Rangely
RANGELY | Last week the St. Mary’s Rural Mobile Health Vehicle made its debut appearance in Rangely, offering a variety of healthcare services to locals without the hassle of traveling to Grand Junction. Program director Josh Perrin was on hand with the vehicle, which was parked outside of Rangely’s St.[Read More…]
