RANGELY | Kelli Neiberger addressed the Board of Trustees with updates from the gas department and offered an opportunity to ask questions about the January gas bills for Rangely residents. Town Manager Lisa Piering clarified that payment plans would be offered before shut-offs occur. Changes to the department’s processes have[Read More…]
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I SOLEMNLY SWEAR …
It was another magical night in Rangely, with everything Hogwarty returning to Parkview Elementary School for a wonderful community evening. Attendees enjoyed wand shopping, magical creatures, the Leaky Cauldron and much more. More photos on page 10. | BARBARA URBANIK/COURTESY PHOTOS Honeydukes, Ollivander’s Wand Shop, Zonko’s Joke Shop and quidditch[Read More…]
RBWCD engages special counsel for lost funds, drafts CORA policy
RANGELY | The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD) voted to engage Denver-based law firm Otteson Shapiro as special counsel to help recover lost CCITF funds. “They are moving forward with filing our claim with the Colorado Special Districts Association, property and liability pool and also with ColoTrust to help[Read More…]
Input on comprehensive plan
RANGELY | The Town of Rangely asked and the people answered: 139 households answered the door direct survey and others participated in meetings between October and December 2022 seeking to understand the needs of the community. Rangely residents weighed in on strategic plans for the future at an open house[Read More…]
CRAB CRACK
Interim Director for the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce, Candra Robie hosted her first Crab Crab on February 18th at the Colorado Room in CNCC’s Weiss Building. This year’s theme was Mardi Gras and attendees enjoyed a delicious meal of Alaskan Snow Crab, Cajun Boil sides and King Cake all[Read More…]
KISS THE PIG
This week the Rangely FFA Chapter had the honor of doing a community service project of Kiss the Pig. This past week has been National FFA week, and the local chapter wanted to do something to show their gratitude towards FFA and their community. All of the proceeds received were[Read More…]
A LITTLE BRIGHTER
Moon Lake Electric held a coloring contest for kids from ages 3-7 and 8-11. The Rangely/Dinosaur service area had many great submissions and the Linemen picked three winners from each age category. Winners from left to right are Emma Francis, Lanie McMillan, India Ormsbee, Kandra Culpepper, Finn Winder and not[Read More…]
SMALL BIZ OF THE YEAR
Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce President Jodi Dillon presented Sanchez Brothers Boxing with the 2022 Small Business of the Year. Representing Sanchez Brothers Boxing are owners Fidel and Marcelina Sanchez. | EMMA BAKER PHOTO
LOVE THE BUS
Rangely School District is Celebrating Love the Bus Month to honor our bus drivers and the important role that they and the yellow school bus plays in our community. Our students showed their appreciation to our bus drivers by sharing some of their colorful artwork. | COURTESY PHOTO
JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
Rangely Junior Senior High School inducted 18 students into the National Junior Honor Society in a special ceremony. Inductees included Chance Allred, Isabella Cox, Bryson Elam, Taylor Fouch, Kyler Fouts, Haiden Garcia, Hannah Geer, Rylee Kenney, Kellen LeFevre, Charlee Low, Brielle Lucero, Lilliana Luthge, Cutler Mergelman, Tavan Morgan, Olivia Olsen,[Read More…]
GOING UP …
Panther cheerleaders and their pint-size counterparts hype up the crowd at home games. | MATT SCOGGINS PHOTOS
Rangely Panthers roar in senior night victory
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers traveled to Baggs, Wyoming, last weekend for a rematch with the Little Snake River Rattlers on Friday. The game was fast and furious from the jump. The first quarter was an even match, but the Rattlers found a groove and gained a lead by halftime.[Read More…]


