RANGELY | A set of rounded stones shaped like French baguettes baffled a scientist for decades after they were discovered in the high desert of southern Colorado. She finally unlocked the mystery and learned the stones were used to express a fundamental human impulse. “Litho” is Greek for stone and[Read More…]
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Special Section: RHS Graduation 2023
New meeting format for Rangely board of trustees
RANGELY | Rangely’s Board of Trustees and Town Administration held a meet and greet in lieu of the formal meeting on April 25, 2023. The change in style allowed the public to be introduced to each board member and supervisor of town administration. Each supervisor offered updates from their department[Read More…]
National Park Service students restore petroglyph site
Last week, 10 National Park Service (NPS) Academy students from Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) participated in a service project at the Shield Interpretive site, a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) location a few miles outside Rangely. Chuck Huyck, NPS program director, led them on this service project. The site[Read More…]
Adventure Time – ROAR 2023 {Photos}
Rangely’s annual ROAR (Rangely OHV Adventure Rally) keeps getting bigger and better. Dozens of locals and visitors gathered last weekend and enjoyed the area trails. JESSE MCCANN/DID I SHUTTER PHOTOGRAPHY
EARTH DAY CLEAN-UP
The Adventure Awaits 4-H Club of Rangely and Dinosaur cleaned up part of Rio Blanco County Road 2 on Earth Day, April 22. County Road 2 is the gateway to the Town of Rangely’s Natural Rock Crawler Park. Pictured is 14-year-old Rangely Jr./Sr. High School student and the Adventure Awaits[Read More…]
NEVERLAND
Rangely High School Theater put on two magical performances of Peter Pan Jr. The Musical this week. Above, Tinker Bell, played by Addie Scott, is surrounded by a few of her fairies. The fairy cast members included Annabelle Brannan, Lily Noel, Paytin Kendall, Falon Gilbert, Courtney Files and Afton Robertson.[Read More…]
CNCC cybersecurity program preparing today’s learners for immediate opportunities
RANGELY | This is SPARTA! Another incredible achievement for students at Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) — the cybersecurity program participated in the National Cyber League 2023 competitions in April and achieved competitive scores. The competition serves as an experience for students to practice their skills and tools in a[Read More…]
MORE EASTER
The Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District hosted its 2023 Pool Easter Egg Hunt on April 6, 2023. “We doubled the amount of participants this year with 85 kids in the water. We were able to collect some great items for the Rangely School District’s backpack program and[Read More…]
Gardens, flowers and wine displays discussed by Rangely trustees
RANGELY | White River Village Manager Janet Miller shared a report with Rangely’s Board of Trustees at the last regular meeting. Town flowers are growing, Miller said, with hopes they will be planted along Main Street by the end of April. This goal will depend on the weather that Miller[Read More…]
PEEWEE PANTHER HEALTH FAIR
Rangely School District held their annual PeeWee Panther Health Fair and Preschool Registration April 14. There was a great turnout with more than 50 children ages birth to five in attendance at the event. Preschool and district staff completed speech, motor and health screenings for students in attendance. Students also[Read More…]
RJSHS classes construct two storage sheds
The Rangely High School Ag Mechanics and Power Structure classes spent the first half of the school year developing skills in the area of construction management. In doing this, the students of RHS have completed two storage sheds to be used by the school for athletic programs and PE classes.[Read More…]
