RBC | President Trump’s 2018 budget proposal has created no shortage of controversies, however the budget’s impact on the Wild Horse and Burro Program is receiving support both locally and nationally. The budget includes a $10 million cut to the Wild Horse and Burro program, a program that has been[Read More…]
Author: Jennifer Hill
Colorado Centennial Farms dot Rio Blanco County landscape
RBC | Before the oil and gas boom, before the coal mine and soda plant, Rio Blanco County was made up of pioneering ranchers. More than 100 years ago many of these cowboys settled into the area, some digging in for the long haul. Over time many of the ranches[Read More…]
Former teacher speaks at Rangely High School graduation
RANGELY | On Sunday the Rangely High School gym filled with square caps, green and white gowns, the smiling faces of graduates and the joyful tears of parents. Each year the senior class is allowed to pick the speaker they hope to be inspired by. This year the twenty five[Read More…]
Second ‘Visit Rangely’ event happening today
RANGELY | The Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce has been preparing for their second Visit Rangely day for months, and today is the day. The purpose is to showcase the Rangely area to outsiders and those who Chamber Director Konnie Billgren calls “movers and shakers.” The event, which is not[Read More…]
Commissioners meet in Rangely
RANGELY | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners met Monday morning for their monthly meeting in Rangely. In the short meeting they accepted a grant and agreed to support a lawsuit against the federal government. The commissioners signed a declaration of support for Garfield, Jackson and Moffat Counties to jointly file[Read More…]
RDA considers recruiting call center
RANGELY | The Rangely Development Agency held its monthly meeting last Thursday where they welcomed a new board member and continued to discuss future areas of focus with Better City. Earlier in the week the Rangely Town Council voted to appoint Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce Director Konnie Billgren to[Read More…]
BLM seeks help monitoring Piceance Creek wild horses
RANGELY | Last weekend the Bureau of Land Management White River Field Office partnered with Friends of the Mustang to host tours of the Piceance/East Douglas Horse Management Area wild horses. The goal of the gathering was to garner interest in creating a group to monitor and potentially apply birth[Read More…]
Chamber director appointed to fill vacancy on Rangely Development Agency board
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday where they quickly approved the sale of several town assets and appointed Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce Director Konnie Billgren to the Rangely Development Agency. The assets approved for sale by the board include two out of commission[Read More…]
Activity in Rangely to pick up with Chevron turnaround
RANGELY | With preparations for Chevron’s Rangely Gas Plant Turnaround well under way, locals can expect to see increasing activity in the next two months. According to Cary Baird, Chevron’s policy, government and public affairs field representative, the primary purpose of the turnaround is to both inspect the gas plant[Read More…]
Locals gather for medical history lesson in Rangely
RANGELY | Last week a handful of longtime Rangely residents and history lovers gathered for an impromptu history lesson and slide show provided by former childhood resident Larry Meens, son of locally famous Dr. Meens. Arriving in 1947, Dr. Meens was the first doctor to come to Rangely and stay[Read More…]
Rangely Conoco serves community for two decades
RBC | For more than two decades Bart and Sarah Nielsen have been serving Rangely in a variety of capacities and as the owners of Rangely Conoco Auto and Tire they find themselves wearing many hats. The occupations of mechanic, tow truck driver, tire work and even all around handyman[Read More…]
Rangely local headed to state finals in app development competition
RANGELY I Rangely locals Andy Key and Heather Welsh have paired up with other tech savvy entrepreneurs from the Western Slope to participate in the GoCode Colorado Competition where they recently placed in the top two and are now headed to the finals.
