Nichols Store owner Bill Hume was welcomed back to Rangely last week after a lengthy out of town hospital stay. His family and employees thank everyone for their continued thoughts and prayers for Bill’s full recovery. | ROXIE FROMANG PHOTO
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THE WHEELS ON THE BUS …
… go round and round thanks to the hard work of RSD’s transportation department. Left to right are Tammie Stewart, Carrie Fouch, Bart Nielsen, Dave Jordan and Conrado Quezada.
CORNHOLE …
Jesse Smuts and Shad Peters contemplate their next throw at the newest sporting event in Rangely. The White River Cornhole League meets Friday nights at Rangely’s Fire Training Center. The first season has been underway since March 5 and several teams have formed for this fun competitive league. You can[Read More…]
4,000+ EGGS!
On Thursday, March 25, Rangely 4-H families stuffed more than 4000 plastic Easter eggs with treats for the upcoming Elks Easter Egg Hunt set to take place Saturday, April 3 at 10 a.m. at Rangely’s Elks Park. The Rangely Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Chris Hall invites Rangely children 0-12 years[Read More…]
Five finalists for CNCC president
Virtual community forums scheduled with candidates RANGELY | Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia has announced five finalists in the running for president of Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC). CNCC President Ron Granger will retire at the end of his term in July 2021, concluding a 40-year career[Read More…]
Colorado agriculture unites to celebrate industry
RANGELY | Colorado’s agriculture industry responded to Governor Jared Polis’ meat-free proclamation, by offering up barbecues (Meat Ins) statewide. Governor Polis recently signed a proclamation declaring March 20 a day everyone should go without eating meat and instead urging people to opt for plant-based foods. The proclamation dubbed the day[Read More…]
Rangely approves four-stage drought response plan
RANGELY | Town of Rangely trustees approved the Town’s Drought Emergency Response Plan during their regular meeting Tuesday. The plan outlines four stages of emergency response. Stage 1: Minor Shortage Potential – Voluntary Restrictions on Water Use Stage 2: Moderate Shortage Potential – Mandatory Limited Restrictions on Water Use Stage[Read More…]
TANK SEEKING HOME MOVIES …
Do you have home movies of Rangely and the region from the 1950s, 60s and 70s? The Tank Center for Sonic Arts seeks home movie footage to include in a film project exploring the history of the area and the Tank itself. Home movie clips will become part of the[Read More…]
Rangely residents to present sanctuary resolutions
RANGELY | Three Rangely residents have drafted two “sanctuary resolutions” for the Rangely Board of Trustees to consider and one for the Rio Blanco County Commissioners. Following review by a local “focus group,” residents Elaine Urie, Dan Eddy and Susie Berardi of Rangely, drafters of the proposed resolutions, have presented[Read More…]
Hello from Alberta, Canada
RANGELY | Hello Rio Blanco County! It has been awhile since I’ve been anywhere near our beautiful part of Colorado which I am proud to call home. For the last year and half I have been living in Alberta, Canada. The literal great white north! I’m serving as a missionary[Read More…]
Frigid midwest February impacts Rangely gas bills
RANGELY | January started off 2021 with a bang, a trend that continued into February, as frigid temperatures blasted large swaths of the United States. The cold front, which blanketed much of the south and midwest triggered catastrophic power grid failures in Texas, shutting down not only power to homes[Read More…]
Town of Rangely report
RANGELY I Town of Rangely trustees met Tuesday evening and discussed the following. GAS DEPARTMENT Rangely resident, business owner and former town board member Brad Casto voiced concerns about recent gas price increases. Gas Superintendent Kelli Neiberger provided further clarification on what led to the cost increases (read more on[Read More…]
