RANGELY | A work session took place before the town board meeting to discuss wastewater and storm water. A few years ago, The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) was brought in to reassess the flood plains around Rangely to see if some of the areas could be reclassified as a[Read More…]
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DERBY DUDES …
Cub Scout Pack 189 in Rangely held its 2019 Pinewood Derby on Jan. 30. First place went to Zane Wiley (Wolf), second place went to Chance Allred (Bear) and third place when to Kacey Allred (Bear). Casen Hinkle (Bear) won the sportsmanship award. Courtesy Photo
LEGO Club …
On Monday, Feb., 18 families gathered for Parkview Elementary School’s Lego Club. Founder Cheri Smith said this is the club’s fifth year. It will resume again in the fall. Roxie Fromang Photo
Rangely PD hires new officer
RANGELY | It’s no secret that America is in a law enforcement crisis. Police departments across the country are struggling to find enough qualified applicants for the jobs available. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics about 700,000 full-time sworn officers are working right now in the U.S. That is a[Read More…]
Changes at the Rangely PD
RANGELY | Interim Police Chief Ti Hamblin informed the board of changes in staff. Jesse Leech is in week five of his field training. Two full-time dispatchers and one part-time dispatcher have been hired and are beginning their three month training, bringing the department to full staff. When the training is[Read More…]
Elks Hoop Shoot … (PHOTO)
Rangely Elks Lodge #1907 hosted their annual hoop shoot on Dec. 3. Twenty young shooters competed in the hoop shoot with the top winner advancing to the district shoot in Rifle. The 8-9 year old girls’ champion was Rachel Elder. Elder could not make the trip to Rifle due to[Read More…]
Chamber presents awards at Crab Crack
RANGELY I The Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Crab Crack celebrated another successful year. Held at Colorado Northwestern Community College on the evening of Feb. 9, the fun event showcased local businesses, people, and offered a much needed outing for the cabin fevered Rangely community. The theme of the night,[Read More…]
WRBM YOUTH BASKETBALL …
The WRB Rec and Park District thanks the Rangely High School girls’ and boys’ basketball teams for volunteering their time to work with them and the third-fifth grade youth basketball players. They would also like to thank Jeff Fielder and Robby Elam for donating their time to work with the[Read More…]
BRAIN POWER …
Rangely’s Knowledge Bowl team hosted a tournament at home on Saturday, Feb. 2. There were six teams competing. The A team finished in third place with 54 points and the B team finished with 25 points. A few of the Rangely participants finished the day with personal bests for questions[Read More…]
Rangely aims to become “the tire sports getaway of Colo.”
RANGELY | The Rio Blanco County Economic Development Department and The Town of Rangely recently partnered with the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) and students from the Masters of the Environment program at the University of Colorado Boulder to diversify and strengthen the local economy by elevating[Read More…]
WINTER CONCERT …
Rangely Jr./Sr. High School bands and choir, including students from sixth grade through high school, performed a Winter Music Concert on Jan. 13 under the direction of Carol Morton. MATT SCOGGINS PHOTO
Submissions sought for Waving Hands Review
RANGELY | The Waving Hands Review is the literature and arts magazine of Colorado Northwestern Community College. It is published annually and according to Editor Joe Wiley this is the publications 11th year. Deadline submissions for the Waving Hands Review are coming up soon. Unsolicited submissions are taken only until Feb.[Read More…]
