Rangely

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…]

News Briefs: October 27, 2016

Broadband meeting today in Meeker MEEKER | Please join Rio Blanco County and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade on Oct. 27 from 9-11 a.m. at Mountain Valley Bank. Utilization of broadband service for economic development efforts will be discussed. Please email [email protected] with any questions and[Read More…]

TANK gets Boettcher grant

RANGELY | The Boettcher Foundation Board of Trustees has awarded $840,000 in capital grants to 16 nonprofit organizations in Colorado. The grants will help support community enrichment projects throughout the state. “One of the great things about Colorado is the many organizations that aim to improve their communities right here at[Read More…]

Addressing White River water crisis

RANGELY | The water situation in Rangely’s Kenney Reservoir was the subject of a special work session before Tuesday’s town council meeting. Apparently, sediment is building up in the dam and it is feared that if a solution is not found soon, the quantity and quality of the water in[Read More…]

Building a Prosperous Rio Blanco County: Sustaining and growing existing businesses

By Katelin Cook Economic Development Coordinator Special to the Herald Times RBC | When talking about economic development it seems that attracting new business always gets the spotlight. Equally important is growing a community’s existing industries. Just like when recruiting a new business, existing businesses also need a business-friendly environment. They[Read More…]