RANGELY | On Oct. 8, 2024, Moon Lake Electric Association joined several other electric cooperatives throughout the state on Cooperative Service Day. The goal was to find multiple service opportunities throughout our service territory that could uplift and benefit the membership and the communities they live in. The Vernal Lineman[Read More…]
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CNCC Flight Team takes to the skies
RANGELY | Colorado Northwestern Community College’s (CNCC) Flight Team will participate in the upcoming National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region 1 SAFECON competition from Oct. 14-18 at Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Fort Collins, Colorado. They will compete against other two- and four-year school flight programs, including Rocky Mountain College,[Read More…]
RHS HOMECOMING 2024
Panther Homecoming Royalty: King Landon Carlson and Queen Karlee Halcomb. Senior Royalty: Karlee Halcomb, Colin Zadra, Ashlynn Ducey, Landon Carlson, Paola Munoz, Robert Murray. Junior Royalty: Payton Holbrook, Braxton Shaffer. Sophomore Royalty: Allyson Castillo, Bradley Lambros. Freshman Royalty: Taylor Fouch, Cutler Mergelman. Crown Bearers: Breagen and Krimson. Grand Marshals: Kyle[Read More…]
Rangely Board of Education approves bond request for November general election
PRESS RELEASE RANGELY | On Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Rangely School District Board of Education unanimously approved a bond request to be placed on the Nov. 5, 2024, general election ballot. This bond request, if approved by voters, will secure $27.95 million to fund critical improvements to the district’s facilities,[Read More…]
Rooted in Rangely: How Bart and Sarah Nielsen’s commitment to community and local business keeps a small town thriving
RANGELY | In the heart of Rangely, Colorado, a small town rich in history and community spirit, the Nielsen family has become a cornerstone of local business. Bart and Sarah Nielsen, owners of the Conoco service station on Main Street, exemplify the commitment and dedication that small-town businesses bring to[Read More…]
Septemberfest 2024
Septemberfest Grand Marshals, Dylan and Mandi Smuts. Fast, Flat & Free Participants. Rangely Jr/Sr High School’s FFA float in the “Celebrating Rangely’s Heritage” parade. Sitton Shotgun put on an awesome concert for the close out of Septemberfest. Chili Cook-Off Participants: Left to Right Beverly Hernandez, Miranda Lee (winner of Best[Read More…]
Rangely awarded $500,000 to promote economic diversification
RANGELY | Gov. Jared Polis and the Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced Wednesday that Rangely and the West End Economic Development Corp. (WEEDC) in Montrose County have received Coal Transition Community grants. Rangely was awarded $500,000, while WEEDC received $210,680. These grants aim to help local[Read More…]
Rangely Area Chamber Names New Executive Director
MEEKER | The Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce has a change of leadership coming its way. Emma Baker, a chamber board member and past board president, has agreed to take on the Executive Director position. Candra Robie, the current Executive Director, will transition to an Assistant Director role within the[Read More…]
ON A MISSION…
Sister Brook Filfred from the Rangely Ward received her mission call to Mexico’s Spanish-speaking mission. She started Home MTC on Aug. 19 and will report to the Mexico MTC in a few weeks.
Celebrating Cheri Smith: A beacon of positivity and dedication
RANGELY | Cheri Smith’s journey with the Rangely School District began serendipitously in 1988, sparked by a parenting class led by the high school principal. Seeking guidance for parenting a child with disabilities, Cheri and her husband, Mark, were drawn to the principal’s educational philosophy. This connection led to a[Read More…]
Another Summer Reading Program in the books… no pun intended!
The 17th annual Summer Reading Carnival at the Rangely Regional Library gave readers an opportunity to get outside for some fun and frolic, including an “octopus toss.” This year 231 readers signed up for the program. JESSE MCCANN PhotoS RANGELY | The Summer Reading Program at Rangely Regional Library has come[Read More…]
MEMORIAL BENCH FOR BOUDREAUX
A memorial bench on Hole 3 at Cedar Ridges Golf Course was installed and dedicated (made and donated by Big D’s Oil Field Services) at Cedar Ridges Golf Course in Rangely last weekend and the annual couples tournament will, from now on, be known as the Ellen Boudreaux Couples Classic,[Read More…]
