RANGELY | Rangely has some incredibly talented young people and 11-year-old sixth-grader Drew Zadra is no exception. Zadra is shaking up competitive motocross regionally and has big goals for himself. He is the son of Mike and Heather Zadra and the grandson of Bill and Phyllis Zadra and Karen and[Read More…]
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Ducey appointed to RSD board
RANGELY | The Rangely School District Board of Education called a special meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Samuel Tolley, Jason Cox, Sarah Nielsen, Todd Low and Superintendent Matt Scoggins were present at this meeting. The only business at this meeting was to interview the candidates[Read More…]
Rangely police officer utilizes Narcan to save overdose victim
RANGELY | Officer Von Block, who joined the Rangely Police Department last fall, was dispatched to a Rangely address in regard to an unconscious 29-year-old female at approximately 11:33 p.m. on Dec. 22, 2019. When Officer Block arrived on the scene at approximately 11:37 p.m., he found the female was[Read More…]
Longtime RDH employee takes reins as new CEO
RANGELY | After nine years at Rangely District Hospital as the laboratory manager, Kyle Wren has been selected as the new hospital CEO as of Monday, Jan. 6. According to a social media post from RDH, Wren has a master’s degree in health care administration and a bachelor’s degree in clinical[Read More…]
NEW YEAR’S BABY …
RANGELY | The first Rio Blanco County baby of the new year and the new decade arrived at 6:52 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. Remus Azrael LeFevre, weighing 6 lbs. 9 oz., was welcomed by his parents Nicholas LeFevre and Jasmine DeFreitas[Read More…]
PD thanks Chevron …
On behalf of the Rangely Police Department, the Town of Rangely would like to thank Chevron USA for the contribution of $4,000 towards equipment in the department. The Town of Rangely recognizes and appreciates the partnerships that Chevron has with our community and county. Courtesy Photo
RDH FESTIVITIES …
Rangely District Hospital welcomed families Friday, Dec. 20 for some holiday festivities. Children and parents alike enjoyed taking photos with Santa, the Grinch, and Frozen characters, eating goodies from the cafeteria, making crafts, visiting with long term care patients, and riding on the miniature Polar Express. [Read More…]
ELKS CHRISTMAS PARTY …
As they have done for decades the Rangely Elks Lodge held its annual Children’s Christmas party, ensuring every child who attended receives a toy or two. Families gathered to enjoy cookies and a visit with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 21. (Above) the Huff sisters playing with their new toys. Roxie Fromang Photos
Rangely Town Council adopts $7.7 million 2020 budget
RBC | Rangely Town Manager Lisa Piering told the board of trustees that total expenditures for 2020 revenues in 2020 is expected to be $7,722,558. Of the expenses $2,956,200 is in capital expenditures and $5,326,722 in regular expenses. The Town of Rangely will be applying for grants that, if received, will[Read More…]
Annual meeting for DCCD in Rangely
RANGELY | Thirty-seven people attended a productive, business-driven, annual meeting of the Douglas Creek Conservation District (DCCD) in Rangely on Saturday, Dec. 7. Executive Director Callie Hendrickson noted the district has focused on four main topics over recent years: rangeland health, wildlife, water, and the land and the natural resource[Read More…]
CHRISTMASFEST 2019 …
This past weekend Rangely celebrated its traditional Christmasfest. From the horse drawn carriage rides, meeting Santa at breakfast, the parade of lights, a holiday family concert, and all the events in between, one thing is clear: Rangely, no matter how tough times get, pulls together. The Western Rio Blanco Recreation[Read More…]
New school board members for Re-4
RANGELY | The Rangely School District Board of Education meeting was called to order by Sam Tolley on Monday, Dec. 9. Present were Tolley, Jason Cox, Todd Low, and Sarah Nielsen. Sarah Nielsen and Todd Low were sworn in. Superintendent Matt Scoggins explained that the district had just received certified[Read More…]
