RANGELY | Town of Rangely trustees held a brief but informative meeting Tuesday, starting with an update from gas department supervisor Kelli Neiberger, who reported that natural gas usage in 2020 had increased from 2019 and when compared to the 10-year average. Nieberger said new meter reading software was implemented[Read More…]
Rangely
CNCC awarded RISE Education Grant
RBC | Yesterday, Governor Polis announced the second round of Response, Innovation, and Student Equity (RISE) Fund awardees to innovate and transform public education. The RISE fund was created to support innovation in high-needs school districts, charter schools, and public institutions of higher education to address the learning challenges related[Read More…]
AIR FORCE …
Town of Rangely to seek funds for wastewater, Kennedy Drive path
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Board of Trustees was called to order at 7 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2021. Mayor Andy Shaffer and trustees Richard Garner, Tim Webber, and Keely Ellis attended in person. Trustees Robie and Geer were present via telephone. “There is lots to do,” Town Manager Lisa[Read More…]
Cedar Ridges …
Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Rec and Park District is happy to announce that Cedar Ridges Golf Course has groomed the course for cross country ski trails. Director Tim Webber also reported that the driving range hill is available for sledding. Rangely’s Panther Country 4-H Club will be holding a Cardboard[Read More…]
Snowy Snaps
Firefighter of the Year
The Rangely Rural Fire Protection District presented their 2020 service awards to its members in December. Notably, long time Rangely resident Travis LeBleu was named Firefighter of the Year. LeBleu has been on the Rangely Fire Department for more than six years. Keenan LeBleu was honored with the Distinguished Service[Read More…]
DRIVE BY BIRTHDAY …
Dozens of friends and family with decorated vehicles participated in a drive-by 50th birthday celebration for Annette Webber on Dec. 20 at the Western Rio Blanco Rec and Park District. Webber’s daughter McKenzie and husband Tim devised a faux scenario to bring Webber out of the house on a snowy[Read More…]
MODERNA MIRACLE …
Rangely District Hospital CEO Kyle Wren and an Eagle Crest Assisted Living resident were the first two recipients of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in Rio Blanco County, along with other providers. They will receive another booster in 28 days. Pioneers Medical Center was scheduled for vaccinations Wednesday. Rangely District Hospital[Read More…]
GOOD DEEDS …
Rangely 4-H member Cash Fromang is pictured in front of the White River Village while assisting the Rangely BPOE Elks Lodge #1907 in delivering more than $3,000 in White River Market and other local gift cards to those in need Dec. 19. On Dec. 21 the Elks Lodge hosted a[Read More…]
IF YOU BUILD IT …
RDH resolves issues caused by April ransomware attack
RANGELY | On June 8, 2020, Rangely District Hospital notified impacted individuals concerning a ransomware attack that occurred on April 9, 2020. The ransomware affected parts of the hospital’s computer system, including software files needed to view certain electronic medical records entered in the hospital’s Meditech database between August 2012[Read More…]
