RANGELY I An “unexplained event” at Kenney Reservoir on July 26 prompted the closure of the reservoir and camping area, according to a press release from Rio Blanco County. In the late evening to early morning hours of July 26 and 27, several individuals at the site reported sudden, unexplained[Read More…]
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Rangely trustees oppose Book Cliffs Highway project
RANGELY I On Tuesday, July 13 at the Rangely Town Board of Trustees meeting, Grand County (Utah) Commissioner Trisha Hedin spoke to encourage the Town’s participation in a call to action in opposition to the Book Cliffs Highway. The Book Cliffs Highway is a $300-400 million dollar infrastructure proposal that[Read More…]
FOR ISABELLA …
On July 15 Rangely residents enjoyed a concert at Elks Park by Lendon James and the Highway 34 Band with a mission to raise money for Rangely fifth-grader Isabella Cox, who has been fighting B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in Salt Lake City since April. Benefit organizer Steve Osborn reports $4,800[Read More…]
Rangely trustees consider meeting attendance req’s
RANGELY | Rangely’s Town Board of Trustees meeting on July 13 begin at 7:02 p.m. with all present. Minutes were approved with motion by Ellis and Webber’s second. Grand County (Utah) Commissioner Trisha Hedin provided a presentation regarding the Eastern Utah Regional Connection/Book Cliffs Highway Project. This is a project[Read More…]
NEW EDEN COLOR RUN …
4-H fishing club visits Rifle Falls hatchery
RANGELY I Rangely 4-H Gone Fishing Sportfishing Club members Dusty Hall, Dixie Hall and Cash Leischer enjoyed a field trip to the Rifle Falls Fish Hatchery outside of Rifle, Colorado, on July 17. Rifle Falls Fish Hatchery is the largest trout producing hatchery in the state, able to handle 2.5[Read More…]
CPW to host memorial shoot July 31
RANGELY I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting the public to come learn the fundamentals of shooting shotguns, .22s, and archery at the annual John Wangnild Memorial Shoot on Saturday, July 31 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Rangely Elks Trap Range. The range is located a half mile[Read More…]
SEAS THE DAY …
Seaplanes entertain, educate at Kenney Reservoir Splash-in RANGELY | It was the usual crisp morning start that turned into a beautiful, bright day on Saturday, July 17 in Rangely, Colorado. It was perfect for the Seaplane Splash-in at the Kenney Reservoir hosted by the Colorado Seaplane Initiative. Major leaders in[Read More…]
LIVESTOCK SKILLATHON…
On Saturday, June 10 area 4-H and FFA members enjoyed learning and competing at a Livestock Skillathon hosted and sponsored by Bonnie Long-Bilbao. Special thanks goes out to Sylvia at Get Your Stitch On and the parents and leaders who helped make the day a success. | ROXIE FROMANG PHOTO
Seaplanes return to Kenney Reservoir July 17 for Splash-In
RANGELY | Don’t miss the annual Seaplane Splash-in at Kenney Reservoir this Saturday. After missing 2020, the seaplanes are returning in 2021. Organizer Ray Hawkins said he expects two or three seaplanes to participate. An aerial bingo contest is expected to draw in land aircraft as well. Tennis balls for[Read More…]
Rangely’s Fourth of July Festivities – photos
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Cornhole Tournament …
(Above) Norian Edwards warms up before the Rio Blanco County Cup Cornhole Tournament. The Rio Blanco County Cup Cornhole Blind Draw tournament was played Saturday, June 26 at Cedar Ridges Golf Course. First place was earned by Robby Elam and Mike Sanford followed by Ashley Sanford and Clark Edwards in[Read More…]
