RBC | All school activities related to the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) have been postponed until April 6 to comply with recommendations to prevent the spread of coronavirus. That includes sports practices and competition, the state speech tournament, music festivals, etc., according to CHSAA press release Thursday. The[Read More…]
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Lady Panthers basketball season comes to an end
RANGELY I The Rangely lady Panthers basketball team closed out their season at the 2A Western Slope District Tournament Thursday, Feb. 27 in DeBeque, Colorado. The lady Panthers were the sixth seed in the tournament and started the tournament by traveling to the third seed Soroco Rams on Tuesday, Feb.[Read More…]
OPINION: Fluoridated water IS about healthy children and teeth!
RBC I In April you will be asked to vote to continue one of the most successful disease-fighting programs this country has ever experienced. Please VOTE YES on Exhibit A. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral in soil, it is truly “organic.” The Rangely water treatment plant has updated equipment[Read More…]
RB Water Conservancy floats idea for rural water district
RBC I Alden Vanden Brink, district manager of the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District made a very interesting proposal to thirsty property owners on Feb. 27. The concept of creating a rural water district to provide a reliable, high-quality potable water supply and service to property, individuals and businesses was[Read More…]
Rangely Fire District requests mill levy increase
RANGELY I The Board of Trustees met Feb. 25. In attendance were Mayor Andy Shaffer and trustees Luke Geer, Alisa Granger, Keely Ellis, Andy Key and Tyson Hacking.
Guilty verdict returned in five-day RBC jury trial
RBC I Following a five-day trial lasting well into the evening last Friday, a 12-person jury comprised of Meeker and Rangely residents returned a guilty verdict for 30-year-old Kenneth Henson of Rangely on multiple felony sexual assault charges stemming back to a 2018 arrest.
And you get a car…
On Friday, Feb. 21 the Town of Rangely and the Rangely Police Department (RPD) donated a retired RPD patrol vehicle to the Colorado Northwestern Community College National Park Ranger Academy in Rangely. Town Manager Lisa Piering said the Town of Rangely and CNCC have an ongoing collaborative relationship. Rangely Police[Read More…]
OPINION: Part 3 — Fluoride in our water
RANGELY I In April, Rangely voters will vote on fluoridation of our drinking water to continue or to stop it. Our message is simple from proved sources. Fluoride prevents tooth decay when applied topically; fluoride is toxic to our physical health when ingested. It’s about awareness of facts/truth/proved studies: “drinking”[Read More…]
Sen. Bennet visits CNCC, focus on aviation programs
RBC I Senator Bennet’s staff reached out to Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) regarding a visit to their Rangely Campus location. This visit focused on CNCC’s Aviation Programs, to become more familiar with the programs offered, their potential for growth and expansion in addition to taking the time to speak[Read More…]
Panthers push through challenges, look forward to next year
RANGELY | The Rangely Panther wrestling team qualified three for the “Big Show”: sophomores Zane Varner (145) and Byron Mackay (285), and senior Tytus Coombs (160).
Letter to the Editor: More thoughts on climate
Dear Editor: It would be false and irresponsible to claim that man has no impact on the environment or ecosystem. It is, however, debatable as to how much or how little effect we really have. There is no question that Earth’s climate is changing. In fact, climate change has been[Read More…]
Cribbage Tournament
The 2020 Carl and Peggy Rector Memorial Cribbage Tournament had 18 players this year raising $402 for the Elks BPOE 1907 kids program. With Anthony Mazzola winning the championship bracket by defeating Liz Fletcher from Steamboat and Jim Buffam of Craig defeating Robby Elam in the Toilet Bowl Bracket. According[Read More…]
