RANGELY | Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Deputy Brian Madden has filed a formal “Notice of Claim” with RBC Attorney Kent Borchard claiming $150,000 in damages for an ATV incident he was involved in on June 18, 2017. The Notice of Claim, which is the first step in a potential lawsuit,[Read More…]
Author: Jennifer Hill
Rangely boasts two Boettcher Scholarship semifinalists
RANGELY | This year Rangely has produced two semifinalists for the prestigious Boettcher Scholarship, seniors Kaylee Mecham and Caleb Noel. Noel and Mecham were chosen with a group of 300 semifinalists from among more than 1,400 total applicants. The scholarship provides for full tuition and fees, a living stipend and[Read More…]
Commissioners address assessor’s budget concerns
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners met in Rangely on Tuesday for a speedy regular meeting, lasting less than five minutes, followed by a work session about code violations and budget concerns. Without discussion the commissioners unanimously approved a Grant Agreement between the County and the State for the[Read More…]
Samaniego named as new director for Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation
RANGELY | Last month the Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation found a new director to lead the foundation, bringing in former Otero Junior College Foundation Director Sue Samaniego. In her new role Samaniego is charged with leading, directing, organizing and managing the operations of the foundation to support the college[Read More…]
Rangely’s Angel Tree serves children
RANGELY | Rangely’s Angel Tree has a long-standing tradition of helping local children during the holidays while encouraging local families to reach out and support each other. The tree is currently coordinated by Anne Urie of the Human Resource Council (HRC). The Angel Tree typically serves around 50 children, representing[Read More…]
Rangely mayor resigns, council appoints Brady
RANGELY | At Rangely’s Town Council meeting Tuesday Mayor Joseph Nielsen resigned his position and the council appointed a new mayor. The council also approved the 2018 budget and funding for the Elks Club Christmas baskets. Rangely Mayor Joseph Nielsen resigned his position, effective at midnight on Tuesday. “There’s been[Read More…]
BREAKING NEWS: Ann Brady appointed Rangely major
With the resignation of Mayor Joe Nielsen, the Rangely Town Council appointed trustee Ann Brady to the mayor’s seat. It will be the second time Brady has held the position. One trustee’s seat is now open for applications. The Rangely School Board appointed Casey Ducey to replace Board President Leslie[Read More…]
Rangely Development Authority, town council revisit Better City vision, “Working to Make Rangely Great Again”
RANGELY | Tuesday the Rangely Development Agency and town council met for a combined goals and strategy meeting facilitated by the Department of Local Affairs. The meeting was attended by town council members Lisa Hatch, Andy Key and Andy Shaffer, along with 10 RDA members. Kimberly Bollen, DOLA regional manager,[Read More…]
Rangely school addressing bullying problem
RANGELY | Most adults remember middle school as a trying time full of awkward interactions and emotional roller coasters, often leaving those adolescent years difficult to navigate. Throw bullying into the mix and life for a young teen gets even harder. While bullying is nothing new, the advent of social[Read More…]
Capital improvement projects and river study top Rangely council discussion
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Council gathered Tuesday for a 2018 budget work session followed by a quick meeting filled with department updates and approval of election resolutions. The council reviewed capital projects by department as well as non-typical budget items. Capital projects for the water department include a raw[Read More…]
RDA and RDC boards discuss further development of aviation resources
RBC | Last week the Rangely Development Agency and Rangely Development Corporation heard a presentation from Todd Ficken of F&D International LLC about potentially cooperating with Rangely to further develop local aviation resources. Ficken, who is an architect and pilot, described himself as an entrepreneur. He said he first became[Read More…]
Commissioners express concern over management of Colorado River District
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners spent their Monday meeting discussing the Colorado River District and approving a restructuring of the County Board of Health. Commissioner Shawn Bolton recently met with members of the Colorado River District to discuss concerns about how the taxing entity is being run. The[Read More…]
