RANGELY I The Rangely volleyball team traveled to Caprock on Thursday, Sept. 16, and traveled to Meeker on Saturday, Sept. 18. It was a weekend of highs and lows for the White team. Rangely took on the Caprock Academy Eagles Thursday. The White team beat the Eagles 2-1. The team[Read More…]
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Reflecting on the death of Laurie French, one year later
RANGELY I A year after the body of Laurie French, 38, was found off County Rd. 23 just outside of Rangely, her family and friends have questions about how her disappearance was handled by law enforcement. EARLY LIFE French was born in California in November 1981 and moved to Grand[Read More…]
Celebrating Septemberfest
Rangely celebrated Septemberfest and its 75th anniversary in style this past weekend, with all sorts of events including a bike rally, open houses at The TANK and Rangely Automotive Museum, a parade, a ball drop, rib cook off, inflatables, numerous events in the park including a rib and chili cookoff[Read More…]
THE TANK …
On Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in the high desert of Colorado, guitarist and composer Bill Frisell and filmmaker Bill Morrison projected film images onto the stark landscape and the sides of the seven-story tower known simply as “The Tank.” The extraordinary structure was the backdrop for a sold-out audience seated[Read More…]
41st annual Septemberfest preview
RANGELY I Rangely’s annual Labor Day celebration, Septemberfest, offers a variety of activities and competitions — and a lot of food — for all ages this Saturday through Monday. Rangely barbecue aficionados can start cooking at midnight on Sept. 3 in preparation for the open barbecue cookoff at Elks Park[Read More…]
Trustees talk water supply
RANGELY I On Tuesday, Aug. 24, the Rangely Town Board of Trustees met to discuss exciting business that is moving forward in and for Rangely and the county. With no public input, the meeting moved into supervisor reports with Town Manager Lisa Piering updating from her check-in with the Rio[Read More…]
Happy 75th Birthday to Rangely!
RANGELY I A special celebration will be part of this year’s Septemberfest festivities: the 75th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Rangely on Aug. 15, 1946. The vote to incorporate was 101 in favor, to seven against. Incorporation came during a boom in development and expansion. In 1946,[Read More…]
The long haul
RANGELY I Thanksgiving dinner preparations were underway last November when Rangely’s Wendi Gillard noticed she couldn’t smell the homemade cranberry sauce simmering on the stove or the turkey roasting in the oven. Or anything else. Gillard thought maybe she was just used to the cooking smells from being in the[Read More…]
CORNHOLE CHAMP …
Rangely’s Mike Sanford (center) brought home the first place win in the competitive singles, Brigham City Baggers Brawl Cornhole Tournament in Ogden, Utah, over the past weekend.
MOON LAKE BBQ …
RANGELY | Moon Lake Electric held a membership appreciation barbecue on Aug. 11, 2021 at Elks Park in Rangely. Delicious brisket, hot links, and hot dogs were served up by the dedicated employees. Friendly smiles, jokes and caring expressions were shared throughout the evening. Director Tommy Olsen of District 4[Read More…]
SWEARING IN …
W.R. VILLAGE IMPROVEMENTS
The Town of Rangely received a Moon Lake Electric CoBank award through the Sharing Success Program to install new lighting in the hallways, emergency exit lighting as well as three handicap ramps, curb and gutter at White River Village. Ducey Electric contributed to the lighting portion of the project by[Read More…]
