RANGELY I The Rangely Town Council met on Tuesday where they again discussed the possibility of the police department carrying the overdose medication Narcan and support for Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Fiscal legislation.
Author: Jennifer Hill
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RDA abandons grocery project
RANGELY I The Rangely Development Agency met last week to continue discussion of the current grocery store situation and a current board vacancy.
Chevron failure to pay tax threatens to delay permits
RBC I The county commissioners met for their regular meeting in Rangely this week where they approved pipeline work by Chevron despite concerns over unpaid taxes and discussed apprehensions about the algae levels in the river and metals in the snow.
Ken Bailey brings history and cartoon passion to Rangely
RANGELY I Ken Bailey was always artistic, but growing up in Rangely gave him the unique desire to combine both his creative talents and interest of the oil field in a unique way, cartoons. While Bailey has not lived in Rangely for the last few decades he is still very[Read More…]
Rangely Town Council hears support for casino
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Council met for their regular meeting on Tuesday night. During the meeting they heard from a concerned citizen regarding the council’s position on the Dinosaur casino project and voted to approve participation in the Rural Jump Start Program. Resident Oakley Hopkins spoke to the council[Read More…]
STDs in cattle can cause calf loss
RBC | Springtime means many things for local ranchers; calving, branding and a renewed focus on herd health. For many, ranchers an important piece of the herd health puzzle. They regularly test bulls for a variety of diseases, including the dreaded trichomoniasis. “If you look at the average cost of[Read More…]
Crandal Mergelman named new principal at Rangely Jr./Sr. High
RANGELY | Earlier this week Rangely Junior/Senior High School announced the results of their principal search for the 2017/2018 school year. The district will be offering the job to current Assistant Principal Crandal Mergelman. “I am excited to move into the principal position here at Rangely Jr./Sr. High school. We[Read More…]
RDA or RDC: What’s the difference?
RANGELY | The start of the Better City consulting project has resulted in renewed interest and activity on the west end of the county for both the Rangely Development Agency (RDA) and Rangely Development Corporation (RDC). Both groups have been centrally involved in the process and actively working toward the[Read More…]
Dinosaur mayor seeks letter of ‘no objection’ from Rangely council on casino proposal
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Council met for their regular meeting on Tuesday night. During the meeting they heard a request for support from the Dinosaur casino project from the Dinosaur Mayor and approved additional funding for the Chamber of Commerce. Town of Dinosaur Mayor Richard Blakely approached the council[Read More…]
Local groups present at Rangely open house
RANGELY | Last week the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce hosted an open house designed to update the public on the status of various local projects and entities. The evening’s presentations kicked off with Rangely School Superintendent Matt Scoggins who said that the local schools are “an economic driver in[Read More…]
Commissioners hold brief meeting in Rangely Monday
RANGELY | Monday the county commissioners met for their regular meeting in Rangely. The short session included review and approval of numerous bids and agreements. Approved in the consent agenda were several budget variances and contract modifications. The commissioners opened up bids for three projects, two involving pest control and[Read More…]
