A graveside service for Paul L. McCracken, 71, of Rangely, Colo., will be held at noon on Friday, March 4 at Rangely Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 10-10:45 a.m. at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary, 15 East 100 North in Vernal on Friday before meeting at Rangely Cemetery. Paul[Read More…]
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Caucuses in RBC …
The Republican and Democratic caucuses, held Monday evening, saw heavier-than-normal attendance. In Rangely, there was unusually high attendance at the Rangely Republican Precinct Caucuses in precincts One and Two. Attendees re-elected precinct chairs with Fletcher and Christina Buckler representing Precinct One and Andy Key and Sam Tolley representing Precinct Two.[Read More…]
23rd annual Rangely Racquetball Tournament is March 4-6
RANGELY I In the space of a 20-by-40-by-20-foot racquetball court, a single player can do drills. He or she can improve skills and anticipate hypothetical moves.
CNCC awards top personnel
RANGELY I On Feb. 17, Colorado Northwestern Community College announced several college-related awards centered on the top employee, administrator, classified employee and faculty member of the year.
Scouts tour museum…
Rangely Boy/Cub Scout troop/pack Nos. 189/191, sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, had the opportunity of a lifetime. On Feb. 17, they received a personal tour given by Bud Striegel of his amazing Rangely Car Museum. The guided tour came with stories and car information the[Read More…]
Clayton Gohr seeks to return to Rangely board
RANGELY I Clayton Gohr, who has previously served on the Rangely Town Council, is once again seeking election to that position in the April election.
Death Notice: Paul L. McCracken
Funeral services are pending for Paul L. McCracken 71, of Rangely, Colo., for this week of February 2016. Paul was a highly decorated Vietnam veteran and lived in Rangely for many years. He is survived by his wife, Waltraud “Trudy” McCraken. Burial will be in Rangely Cemetery with military honors[Read More…]
Kissling hopes to make difference in Rangely
RANGELY I Bob Kissling has lived Rangely for 25 years and is ready to see a local economy based on more than the oil and gas industry. His desire for diversification is why he has decided to run for the Rangely Town Council.
Rangely’s ‘The TANK’ getting closer to meeting funding goal
RANGELY I For 60 years, retired schoolteacher Bill Mitchem and his wife, Martha, watched trends in Rangely come and go, from mutton chops to Madonna. Other ideas, they learned, had staying power.
Rangely boys victorious in three of five cage tests
RANGELY I The Rangley High School boys’ basketball team had an extremely busy week. They played five games in six days.
Obituary: Anthony ‘Tony’ Jay Benson
Anthony ‘Tony’ Jay Benson of Rangely, Colo., passed away at his home on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. He was born Nov. 23, 1961, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to Billy and Geneva Benson.
Douglas Creek Conservation District’s annual meeting and banquet is this Friday
RANGELY I The Douglas Creek Conservation District will hold its annual meeting and banquet in Rangely on Feb. 26.
