As early as 1955, the quest for higher learning in the northwest corner of Colorado was ongoing. That year, the state passed House Joint Resolution No. 8, which focused on the need for higher education facilities in northwestern Colorado.
Rangely
Junior College districts established after separation
Rangely College separated from Mesa College in 1970 and in July of 1974, Rangely College officially became Colorado Northwestern Community College, a name change that reflected the many communities the College was serving.
Original song written & produced for CNCC 50
Musician Shea Bramer of Grand Junction recently wrote and produced a song honoring Colorado Northwestern Community College’s 50th anniversary. Bramer first introduced the song titled “We Will Carry On” last April at the annual CNCC Foundation Dinner/Dance.
Early Rangely college president to attend
CNCC is proud and honored to welcome back Dr. Nathan Ivey as a friend and as a keynote speaker at the 50th Anniversary Re-dedication Celebration.
Tipton to commemorate 1962 Aspinall speech
The late Wayne N. Aspinall, who served as U.S. Representative from Colorado’s 4th District from 1949 to 1972, was the keynote speaker at Rangely College’s 1962 Dedication Ceremony. His speech will again be read at this Saturday’s Colorado Northwestern Community College 50th Anniversary Re-dedication Celebration.
Reflecting on the role the college has played
With uncommon faith, vision and determination, the citizens of Rangely and Western Rio Blanco, acting through their local school district and in alliance with Mesa College, put into motion this most improbable of accomplishments — Rangely College,” says Russell George, President of Colorado Northwestern Community College. “Fifty years ago these[Read More…]
New PRs for RHS Panther runners
RANGELY I In its 10th year, the Anna Banana Memorial Wildcat Invitational has become the premier event for cross country on the Western Slope of Colorado. With 425 runners representing 24 schools this event, honoring the life of Anna (Banana) Janowitz, brought together a mix of talented athletes from 2A[Read More…]
Rock crawlin’ …
More than 60 drivers registered for the 6th annual Rangely Rock Crawlers trail ride and competition last Saturday in Colorado’s only designated rock crawl park.
Obituary: Alan Panebaker
Alan Panebaker, 29, of Montpelier, Vt., died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, on the Pemigewasset River in Franconia State Park in Lincoln, N.H., doing what he loved best — whitewater kayaking.
Panthers lose home game
RANGELY I The Panther football team lost 30-69 to the Hayden Tigers last Friday on Yaeger Field in Rangely for their second league loss of the season.
RE-4 takes responsibility
RANGELY I The board of education has a responsibility to assure that the educational system meets or exceeds the community’s expectations. The superintendent is responsible for garnering the support of staff, utilizing resources in a prudent and effective manner and accurately communicating results to the community.
RMS comes out winning
RANGELY I This year’s Rangely volleyball teams are doing amazing! Their first game against Craig went great for all four teams, where they all took home their first wins of the season.
