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…]
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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…]
BACK TO SCHOOL …
PARADE OF CHAMPIONS …
Zadra takes second overall in supercross competition
RANGELY I Drew Zadra, 13, of Rangely finished the 2021 Rock Springs Motocross Association supercross season as second place overall finisher in the 12-to-16-year-old 85A class and as overall champion in the supermini class. He has competed in several outdoor races this season, earning top finishes at tracks in Monticello,[Read More…]
MEMORIAL SHOOT …
Families enjoyed the Jon Wangnild Memorial Shoot on Saturday, July 31 hosted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and held at the Rangely Trap Club. The shoot provided the ammo, targets, pigeons and firearms. (Top) Cash Leischer, 12, takes .22 rifle shooting lessons from shoot volunteer and 4-H leader Roland Hopson.[Read More…]
Community initiatives underway
RANGELY I A short meeting on July 27 at which most trustees were present highlighted initiatives for the community. Minutes were approved unanimously. Changes to the agenda included Town Manager Lisa Piering requesting postponing the Community Outreach Meeting and notice that one applicant for the vacant trustee seat has withdrawn.[Read More…]
