Rangely

Rangely solar project gets green light with omnibus cash

RANGELY I Colorado legislators secured more than $100 million in funding for projects around the state as part of HR 2471 – the “Consolidated Appropriations Act” of 2022. The “omnibus” spending bill represents the first time in a decade that Senate and House Appropriation committees have accepted “Congressionally Directed Spending”[Read More…]

Sweetbriar turns 25!

RANGELY I In November of 2021, Rangely’s small town gift shop, Sweetbriar, turned 25. The best smelling place in town, the boutique holds treasures unlike anywhere else in Rangely. Owners Kathy and Gary Staley put their day’s work into making the gift shop feel like home. You will walk in[Read More…]

HOGWARTS RETURNS …

On March 4, Parkview Elementary transformed into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for staff, students and parents alike to attend. The school was packed and the sound of wonder and joy filled the rooms and halls. Principal Carlene Cantrell was excited to host the event after covid forced administration[Read More…]

Obituary: Matt Grenfell

Matthew Allen Grenfell of Rangely, Colorado, passed away on Feb. 28, 2022, at his home. He was born on Aug. 13, 1952, in Golden, Colorado, to Richard and Ila Grace Reber Grenfell.   Matt was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer and Broncos fan. He loved all sports. He provided many services[Read More…]

CNCC CORNER: CNCC Foundation Dinner Mar. 26

As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, the CNCC Foundation provides funding for CNCC students, programs, and projects that are outside of the scope of traditional College funding sources (state funding, tuition, etc.).  Foundation funds come from donations from individuals and businesses, grants from government entities or private foundations, proceeds of events[Read More…]

Giovanni’s changes hands

RANGELY I In the early 1970s John Payne’s restaurant career began as a dishwasher at Garramone’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant in Lakewood, Colorado. He soon discovered a love for cooking and pizza-making as well as love for his beautiful high school sweetheart, Sandy. They married in 1975. Tony Garramone taught[Read More…]

MORE AWARDS …

Other awards given out at the annual Rangely Chamber dinner included Diane Sizemore, Person of the Year (top), ColoCPA Services and Marlo Coates as Partner of the Year (middle), and Karen Reed of Raven Realty as the Small Business of the Year (bottom), all pictured with Rangely Chamber board president[Read More…]

LUCERO PRAYER CIRCLE …

Following news that the Lucero family of Rangely was involved in a serious head-on collision last week, girls’ basketball teams competing at Rangely High School Friday stopped to join hands after the game to offer thoughts and prayers for the local family. Saturday, at the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce[Read More…]