RANGELY | On April 1 the Tour of Honor announced the Veterans Memorial in Rangely will be included in its 2018 tour. The Tour of Honor is a self-directed motorcycle ride benefiting a variety of veterans, police and fire charities. The tour takes riders all across the U.S., awarding prizes to[Read More…]
Author: Jennifer Hill
Drug search at RHS comes up empty
RANGELY | Last Thursday the Rangely Police Department, assisted by the Vernal Police Department and Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, conducted a drug search at Rangely High School. The search did not turn up any illegal substances. According to Rangely Police Lieutenant Roy Kinney the Vernal Police Department and Uintah Sheriff were[Read More…]
Rangely council agrees to reduce speed limit, waits on stop sign
RANGELY | Tuesday the Rangely Town Council again discussed the recommendation from Police Chief Vince Wilczek that the speed limit on Kennedy Drive, south of the intersection with College Loop Drive and La Mesa Circle, be reduced from 40 mph to 25 mph and that the current yield sign at the[Read More…]
Rangely hospital prepares for health fair
RBC | The Rangely District Hospital Health Fair is set for Saturday, April 7 from 7-11 a.m. at the hospital. This year the fair will offer a variety of basic health screenings including hearing, blood pressure, blood chemistry and count, A1C, Vitamin D, colon cancer and prostate. They are also introducing[Read More…]
RDA/RDC help new business pay rent, nominate new member
RANGELY | Last month Dan and Bobbie Fiscus approached the Rangely Development Agency seeking help with starting a new equipment rental business on Main Street. On Thursday the RDA approved helping the Fiscus’ by assisting with rent payments for first six months of business operation. They also recommended the Fiscus’ work[Read More…]
Commissioners approve settlement with Utah Oil & Gas
RBC | Monday in Rangely the Rio Blanco County Commissioners opened up bids for OHV trail kiosks and aerial insecticide spraying. The commissioners opened one bid for the Lower White River Pest Control District aerial spraying project from Coulter Aviation for $2.74 per acre. They also opened bids for the ground[Read More…]
When boards disallow questions, democracy fails {Guest Column}
RBC | This week news reporters from around the state celebrate Sunshine Week to remind us that Colorado protects taxpayers’ right-to-know with Sunshine Laws. These laws regulate things like meeting minutes’ availability, executive sessions and public access to information. They also allow a reporter to access information vital for public knowledge.[Read More…]
Rangely School Board hears bullying concerns, does not allow questions
RANGELY | The Rangely School Board met Tuesday night and immediately went into executive session to discuss a “student matter.” Before the public comment portion of the meeting began, Board President Kurt Douglas reminded the audience that, “this isn’t a time for discussion.” A high school student spoke to the board[Read More…]
County’s historical society explores Barn Quilt Trail participation
RBC | All across the country, just off many remote highways and roads, are barns and other historical buildings decorated with a large painted quilt squares. The quilt designates the building as having historical importance and are often part of trail system designed to take tourists on a historical tour of[Read More…]
Safety …
CPW Officer Terry Wygant taught students proper shooting positions at Rangely’s Hunter Safety Course last weekend. The class will be available in Meeker later this month. More info can be found at the CPW website. Jen Hill Photo
Rangely council removes location restriction on liquor sales near schools
RANGELY | At Tuesday’s Rangely Town Council meeting the council listened to department updates and approved changes to the town ordinance that limits alcohol sale locations. The council unanimously voted to reduce the liquor related distance restrictions relating to schools and campuses within the town. The change will allow businesses located[Read More…]
Rangely PD responds to potential school threat
RANGELY | Last Thursday Rangely parents took to Facebook to express concerns about an unusual level of police presence at the local schools. Later that day the Rangely Police Department (RPD) released the following statement on their Facebook page, “Early morning of March 8 the Rangely Police Department was contacted regarding[Read More…]
