Rangely High School Executive Council is made up of Dillya Wagner and Tiffany Holmes Co Chair President, Dixie Rhea Secretary, Dylan LeBleu Treasurer, Hannah Wilkie Public Relations and Andrea Knight and Zoey Peck Rowdy Worm Co Chair. Executive Council plans the high school events and activities such as; Homecoming, back[Read More…]
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Head-on collision closes Douglas Pass on Labor Day
RANGELY | A head-on collision Monday on Hwy. 139 (Douglas Pass) involving two vehicles—one carrying one occupant and the other carrying five—has resulted in one fatality, a brush fire, and a road closure. The condition of the other victims had not been officially released by the Colorado State Patrol (CSP)[Read More…]
Purple heart …
Rangely veterans have added a purple heart around the base of the Veterans’ Memorial statue. The Purple Heart is a military decoration for those wounded or killed in action, first established in 1782 and re-established in 1932. Kandis Dotson Photo
Rockin’ & Rollin’ for Kaiden
RANGELY | Rangely School District is working hard to fund-raise enough money to purchase a wheelchair swing for Parkview Elementary School. On Sept. 2 come to Septemberfest in the Park and paint a rock. Pay $5 to paint a rock and the rocks will be part of a rock garden[Read More…]
Transportation …
Legislative Assistant Kelsey Foy from Senator Cory Gardner’s office met with the public about transportation concerns in our area on Monday, Aug. 26. The main topic of discussion was the dire need for state highway maintenance on Hwy. 139 and Hwy. 64. Roxie Fromang Photo
Rangely trustees donate $2,500 to Septemberfest
RANGELY | Tim Webber from the Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Parks District was present at the Rangely Board of Trustees meeting to answer any questions about Septemberfest and to request a donation. Webber said people are needed who are willing to step up and help take over parts of[Read More…]
Rockin’ Bulls back in town this Saturday
RANGELY | The bulls are back in town! If you’re hooked on an eight-second ride then Columbine Park is where you will want to be this Saturday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. for the 10th annual Rangely Rockin’ Bulls event. The cost for this action packed entertainment is $20 for VIP, $10 for adults,[Read More…]
Annual Ice Cream Social Sunday, Sept. 1
RANGELY | Baskin-Robbins may boast 31 flavors, but if you take all the flavors submitted in the annual Ice Cream Contest and Social sponsored by the Rangely Outdoor Museum since its inception, Rangely surely has them beat. From cinnamon, to coconut lime, to vanilla bean crunch, to vanilla marshmallow, to[Read More…]
“Best ‘Fest” returns to Rangely
RANGELY | The origins of the annual Rangely community event Septemberfest are spotty at best but when you ask around everyone agrees Flossy Eddy and Barbara Wade organized the first Septemberfest. Back in 1976 when the celebration began it was actually held around the Fourth of July weekend. Eddy and Wade dubbed themselves the R.A.I.D. (Rangely Area[Read More…]
Rangely school board holds first meeting for 2019-20
RANGELY | In the first meeting for the 2019-20 school year, Rangely’s Board of Education met Tuesday with board members Kurt Douglas, Joyce Key, Sam Tolley, Jason Cox and Casey Ducey present. Rangely Superintendent Matt Scoggins introduced new staff members to the board. New to the district and present at the[Read More…]
New faces at Rangely School District
RANGELY | The Rangely School District looks forward to an exciting 2019-2020 school year. A few changes are taking place starting with new classes. Astronomy, home ec., and STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math) will be offered to Rangely High School students and robotics will be offered to the Rangely Junior High students. New[Read More…]
Rangely trustees hear RDH mill levy proposal
RANGELY | After hearing the Rangely District Hospital presentation about the proposed mill levy Tuesday, Rangely Mayor Andy Shaffer called the regular town board of trustees meeting to order. There were no public input, changes to the agenda public hearings, or reports from the council during this meeting. During the[Read More…]
