Rangely
Bringing the music home
RANGELY | Billy “Bayou” Brenton sounds like he just rolled in from Louisiana, but he’s still got a heart for his hometown, so much so that one of his original songs on his latest CD is about Rangely High School. William Brenton’s family moved to Rangely when he was 3-years-old.[Read More…]
Senator Cory Gardner discusses economic development issues, expectations for new presidential administration at Rangely forum
RANGELY | According to Rangely Town Manager Peter Brixius, “it’s been a long time since a U.S. Senator came to Rangely.” U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-Colo), changed that last Tuesday with a visit to the proposed Wolf Creek Reservoir site between Meeker and Rangely and an economic development forum held[Read More…]
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…]
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Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt
RANGELY | The elf will be located throughout the town at different businesses every day from Nov. 28 through Dec. 10. Once you find the elf, you must take a selfie with him and post it on the Rangely’s Elf on the Shelf Facebook group page. Once you do this,[Read More…]
Burglary suspects arrested in Rangely
RANGELY | Rangely dispatch received a call on the evening of Nov. 18. The caller stated they saw two suspects who were wanted out of Vernal, Utah, inside the White River Market in Rangely. The caller stated the man and woman left the store and were possibly heading to the[Read More…]
Rangely Scouts honor veterans…
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For the first time in 42 years, Nichols Store will be closed for Thanksgiving
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…]
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…]


