A precautionary public health advisory was issued last week after visible cyanobacteria, commonly called blue-green algae, were identified in parts of Kenney Reservoir. As of press time this week, no cyanotoxins had been confirmed, according to the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health[Read More…]
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“When in doubt, stay out”: Precautionary public health advisory issued for blue-green algae in Kenney Reservoir
A precautionary public health advisory was issued after press time this week after visible cyanobacteria, commonly called blue-green algae, were identified in parts of Kenney Reservoir. As of Wednesday, no cyanotoxins had been confirmed, according to the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health[Read More…]
RBC hosting Airport Master Plan open house Sept. 10
Special to the HT Rio Blanco County, in partnership with Garver, will host a public open house Thursday, Sept. 10, to share information about the Rangely Airport Master Plan and gather community input on the airport’s long-term development. The open house will provide an overview of the master planning process,[Read More…]
CNCC CORNER
Special to the HT RANGELY | Summer at Colorado Northwestern Community College is anything but quiet. While students enjoy a well-earned break, our faculty and staff are preparing for another successful academic year. This season provides an opportunity to celebrate outstanding people, recognize important partnerships, and share projects that will[Read More…]
Airstream club visits the TANK in Rangely
SPECIAL TO THE HT RANGELY | The Colorado Airstream Club hosts a rally at the Sheepdog Trials each fall and gathers donations for the food bank at the Methodist church. They recently had an event in Rangely with lots of publicity. This year, the Rangely event was named “The Tank[Read More…]
Panther Power: Class of 2026
The Rangely High School Class of 2026 matriculated last Sunday, May 17. See last week’s edition for individual senior photos.
Legislative Town Halls with Roberts, Lukens planned for Thursday, May 21
RBC | State Representative Meghan Lukens, House District 26, and State Senator Dylan Roberts, Senate District 8, are inviting you to attend a Rio Blanco County Legislative Town Hall in Meeker Thursday, May 21, at noon at the Meeker Library, or in Rangely at 5:30 p.m., at 209 East Main[Read More…]
Rangely High School Class of 2026
RHS senior Tapia named Boettcher Scholar
Special to the HT RANGELY | Rangely High School senior Aubrianna Tapia has been named a Boettcher Scholar, one of the most prestigious academic honors awarded in the state of Colorado. This recognition highlights not only her academic success, but also her leadership, character, and the impact she has had[Read More…]
Rio Blanco 4-H teams compete at Douglas County contest
Special to the HT MEEKER | 4-H members and coaches from Rio Blanco County traveled to Castle Rock last weekend to compete in the Douglas County Livestock Judging Contest on April 18. The contest featured 50 junior participants forming 15 teams and 20 senior participants forming 10 teams. Rio Blanco[Read More…]
RHS Panther Prom Royalty
Members of the Rangely High School prom royalty pose for a photo during prom this past weekend. Back row, from left: Logan Peterson, Aspen Steele, Jeren Blankenship (prom king), Kaelyn Geer (prom queen), Aubrey Kenney and Joseph Valdez. Front row: Ryker Fielder and Collins Lohry. KELSEY PETERS PHOTOGRAPHY
ANOTHER MYSTERY
A reader in Germany is looking for details about this 1958 Buick Limited. He purchased it in 2015 online from a private seller in Rangely and had the car shipped to Germany to restore it. The new owner is interested in learning about the history of the vehicle between 1969[Read More…]
