RANGELY | Swords may not be the weapon of choice for many people nowadays, with more advanced weaponry readily available, but that does not stop some from continuing to work as bladesmiths, including 2017 Rangely High School graduate, musician, and coal miner Jarrod Fiscus. As the owner and bladesmith at[Read More…]
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Rangely boys find and report firearms stolen from True Value
RANGELY | In a plot twist worthy of The Goonies, two young Rangely residents made quite the discovery while hiking near Dragon Trail Road this week. Logan Popham and Warren Peterson were enjoying the outdoors with family when they decided to explore a nearby cave. Inside, they discovered not buried[Read More…]
Cruisin’ Main ~ Photos
Rangely brought out their classic cars and other wheeled conveyances for a socially-distanced ‘Cruisin’ Main’ parade last Friday evening. The event was put on by the Rangely Human Resource Council and was sponsored by a variety of local entities. Kirstie Kilduff & Roxie Fromang photos
New development …
Even in these times of uncertainty, new life is breathed into the former Heritage Building and Home Center lot at 226 E. Main in Rangely. Deconstruction of the lumber storage buildings has been occurring daily. Former owner John Hume confirms that the lot was purchased by Dorsey Development. Dorsey Development[Read More…]
RPD’s K9 Eiko to receive donation of body armor
RANGELY | Rangely Police Department’s K9 Eiko will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Eiko’s vest is sponsored by National Park Service Seasonal Law Enforcement Training Class 20-01 and will be embroidered with the sentiment[Read More…]
Dispatch Supervisor of the Year: Mercy McAlister
Rangely Police Chief Ti Hamblin announced this week that Mercy McAlister, dispatch supervisor for the Rangely Police Department (RPD), has been named Dispatch Supervisor of the Year for 2020 by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International (APCO) and National Emergency Number Association (NENA). This is a peer-nominated award. McAlister[Read More…]
Special Delivery: Rangely family delivers newest member roadside on Hwy. 139
RANGELY | Many rural pregnant women have lost sleep at night worrying they might not make it to the hospital in time to deliver their bundle of joy, especially when the hospital of choice is more than 90 miles away. That worry became reality in the early morning hours of[Read More…]
Food Bank …
The Rangely Food bank is actively seeking donations and would like to thank all of the contributors in March who together raised $1,950, a great start. Many local people have donated food. Thanks to all of the volunteers for helping unload. They work long hours and days to serve the[Read More…]
17 year old arrested for brush fires in Rangely
RANGELY | Rangely Police Department and the Rio Blanco Sheriff’s Office have apprehended a 17-year-old juvenile after a joint investigation into four brush fires in Rangely that caused minor property damage. The fires occurred on March 31, April 1 and April 8. They were contained quickly, but all were “deemed[Read More…]
Ventilator delivered to Rangely by local pilots
RANGELY | Like other hospitals in the country, Rangely District Hospital started planning and preparing for a potential surge in COVID-19 patients weeks ago. After evaluating available equipment, they determined they had a need for a ventilator that would meet long-term support requirements for a potential COVID-19 patient. “A fear[Read More…]
Unofficial Rangely election results
RANGELY | Unofficial election results are in for the Town of Rangely. On the ballot – three uncontested races (two trustee seats and the mayor’s seat) and a ballot question about whether the Town will continue to fluoridate their water. Results are as follows: Mayor: Andy Shaffer (incumbent, uncontested) –[Read More…]
Town of Rangely issues local disaster resolution
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Board of Trustees meeting was called to order by Mayor Andy Shaffer at 7:04 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24. Trustees Alisa Granger, Tyson Hacking, Andy Key, Keely Ellis, and Trey Robie were present.
