RANGELY | For the last 42 years—since Bill Hume has owned Rangely’s grocery and feed store—Nichols Store has been open on Thanksgiving. But this year, the store will be closed on Thursday. And Friday and Saturday. For one of Rangely’s hardest-working citizens, that’s quite a change of pace. Hume was[Read More…]
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Christmasfest plans underway
RANGELY | The Western Rio Blanco Recreation & Park District is making preparations for the annual Christmasfest celebration, scheduled for Dec. 8-10 this year. The theme for this year’s Christmasfest is Elf on the Shelf. They are seeking help with the planning committee, volunteers and donations. Please contact Kirstin Cushman,[Read More…]
Chevron donation to WRBM…
Archery comes to RE-4…
2nd annual Rangely Polar Plunge Photos
Rangely Food Bank in need of financial support to meet increased demand
RANGELY I After several years of a tight local economy the Rangely Food Bank is continuing to experience increased demand for their services and, as a result, an amplified need for donations. According to food bank director Christine Brasfield, “More people are without a job and are struggling with utilities[Read More…]
Rangely’s economic development plan ‘gains momentum’
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Council meeting on Nov. 8 opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustees were encouraged by town manager Peter Brixius to attend the severance tax symposium in Rifle. “Ken Parsons (former county commissioner) said this is a pretty important meeting to attend. Anytime they[Read More…]
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Don’t miss the coolest event in Rangely
RANGELY | Dozens of people will take the plunge into the chilly waters at Kenney Reservoir this Saturday for a good cause: Special Olympics. Last year 44 “plungers” took the leap into 39 degree water, raising just under $6,000 for Special Olympics in Colorado. “We’re the only plunge on the[Read More…]
Fall Concert…
Rangely PD seeks to eliminate drug traffic
RANGELY | In a public hearing during the Oct. 25 town council meeting in Rangely, Chief of Police Vincent Wilczek highlighted efforts by the Rangely Police Department to eliminate drug traffic coming into Rangely from Dinosaur. A concerted effort to crackdown on narcotics has been a key focus for the[Read More…]
Striegels set an inspiring example for community
RANGELY | It is no secret that Bud and June Striegel have been part of the Rangely community for many years. Whether it’s the Striegel Building on the Colorado Northwestern Community College campus or the W.C. Striegel business name that has survived every boom and bust cycle that has come[Read More…]
