RANGELY | Multiple suspects are sought in a Sept. 30 “smash and grab” break-in and burglary at Rangely True Value in which a variety of firearms were stolen from a display case. Rangely Police Chief Ti Hamblin said suspects smashed a back window, gained entrance to the store, smashed a[Read More…]
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Spoooooky …
Scarecrow Contest Winners: Funniest—El Agave’s taco scarecrow, first place; Rangely Public Works, second; Kolton and Daxton Wilczek, third. Scariest—Ed Miller’s “Jeepers Creepers” inspired scarecrow; Bertha Tolley, second; Rangely Conoco, third. Most Creative: White River Village with their interactive scarecrow display, followed by Rio Blanco Schools Federal Credit Union, and Giant[Read More…]
Planning ahead for mosquito control next year
RANGELY | Kelly Christian, representing Rio Blanco County Health and Environment addressed the Rangely Board of Trustees about their mosquito abatement program. The county has expressed interest in collaborating with the Town of Rangely in their efforts in 2020. Christian reported that in September they were notified of one confirmed[Read More…]
Floodplain changes could cost Rangely residents
RANGELY | During the Oct. 15 Board of County Commissioners work session, county planner/surveyor Leif Joy and engineer and Rangely town planner Jocelyn Mullen brought concerns to the commissioners about a recent study commissioned by FEMA and conducted by sub-consultant AECOM of Denver. Joy explained the process that was used[Read More…]
Parkview’s Night at Hogwarts
RANGELY | Parkview Elementary School will host the annual Night at Hogwarts event Oct. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m.. Tickets and galleons are available for purchase now at Parkview Elementary. See page 2A for details.
Enjoy fall with these fun Rangely events
RANGELY | Great news for Rangely residents! Cooler temperatures and shorter days may force us indoors this fall but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Pause that Netflix series because just around the corner are two delightful events sponsored by the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce with the[Read More…]
Former Spartan becomes youngest basketball coach in state of Massachusetts
RANGELY | Colorado Northwestern Community College brings a lot of great things to Rio Blanco County, but it’s not every day that we get to see what’s next for some of CNCC’s students. Timmance McKinney played men’s basketball for the Spartans during the 2016-2017 season. McKinney’s personal basketball career ended[Read More…]
Mysterious …
CNCC President Ron Granger (right) and wife Alisa joined the 80s-themed fun for a murder mystery dinner fundraiser Oct. 12. The well-dressed (and hairsprayed) crowd would have made the likes of Madonna, Michael Jackson and Cyndi Lauper proud. Roxie Fromang Photos
Get your golf round in
RANGELY | Time is running out to enjoy a round of golf at Cedar Ridges Golf Course in Rangely. March-November are the normal months that the course is open, but according to manager Christopher Hejl, it can vary depending on the weather. Cedar Ridges is a public nine-hole par 36[Read More…]
WRBM Thanks …
The WRBM Rec and Park District would like to send a thank you out to the Rangely High School football and volleyball teams for volunteering their time to work with us and the first-fifth grade youth football and volleyball players. Coach Marybel, coach Paul, and everyone involved helped make this[Read More…]
Students of the month …
August: Tiffany Holmes, Emeliano Rocha RANGELY | Rangely students of the month for August are Tiffany Holmes and Emeliano Rocha. Holmes plans to attend Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington Wyoming, and will study to become a veterinarian technician. In her time here at RJSHS she has been a great leader within[Read More…]
Commendations for Rangely PD/dispatch
RANGELY | Rangely Town Manager Lisa Piering told the board of trustees Tuesday they are invited to attend the Moffat County Affiliated Junior College District Board of Control meeting on Oct. 21 in Craig to show support for CNCC President Ron Granger, whose leadership has been under scrutiny by some[Read More…]
