Mandie Cox, daughter of Joe and Christine Brasfield of Rangely, competed in the National Physique Committee (NPC) bikini competition last weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah. She placed fifth in her division and third overall. The competition was very tough but her hard work and dedication paid off. The National[Read More…]
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Arrow of Light …
Scout Pack 189, sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has awarded the Arrow of Light, Cub Scouting’s highest achievement, to Clay Allred, son of Hank and Julie Allred, and Davin Hinkle, son of Josh and Trish Hinkle. Pictured are Hank, Julie and Clay Allred, Cub Master[Read More…]
Safety …
CPW Officer Terry Wygant taught students proper shooting positions at Rangely’s Hunter Safety Course last weekend. The class will be available in Meeker later this month. More info can be found at the CPW website. Jen Hill Photo
Rangely council removes location restriction on liquor sales near schools
RANGELY | At Tuesday’s Rangely Town Council meeting the council listened to department updates and approved changes to the town ordinance that limits alcohol sale locations. The council unanimously voted to reduce the liquor related distance restrictions relating to schools and campuses within the town. The change will allow businesses located[Read More…]
Rangely PD responds to potential school threat
RANGELY | Last Thursday Rangely parents took to Facebook to express concerns about an unusual level of police presence at the local schools. Later that day the Rangely Police Department (RPD) released the following statement on their Facebook page, “Early morning of March 8 the Rangely Police Department was contacted regarding[Read More…]
Students of the month …
Two Rangely High School students were honored with January “Student of the Month” accolades at the district’s Board of Education meeting on Feb. 20. Principal Crandal Mergelman said the honorees were seniors Linsley Morrill and Patrick Scoggins. During their high school careers, these two individuals have taken on a couple[Read More…]
CNCC flight team seeks donations to attend national competition
RANGELY | Following a strong performance at regionals Colorado Northwestern Community College is preparing to send their Flight Team to the National Intercollegiate Flying Association Competition in Indiana this spring. Earlier this fall the team placed second at the regional competition coming in behind the U.S. Air Force Academy team. They[Read More…]
Get to know the candidates running for Rangely Town Council
RANGELY | On April 3, Rangely voters will go to the polls to choose three new town council members. *** Former Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Deputy and Rangely Police Officer Rich Garner has decided to continue serving the community by seeking election. “I have a long history of serving the public,”[Read More…]
Rangely council talks police complaints, predator control
RANGELY | Tuesday the Rangely Town Council held a work session focused on the Rangely Police Department’s (RPD) process of handling complaints following by a regular meeting. The work session began by reviewing the new Community Outreach Program the town and RPD are putting together. The program includes classes focused[Read More…]
Erik Striegel proves drug recovery is possible
RANGELY | Fourteen years ago this spring Erik Striegel, then a regular drug user, decided it was time to get his life in order by definitively and permanently walking away from his addiction. With the help of family and the local drug court he managed to do just that. Striegel, who[Read More…]
New recreation business seeking startup funding from RDA
RANGELY | At last week’s Rangely Development Authority and Rangely Development Corporation meeting the boards learned about a new business coming to Rangely and listened to ongoing project updates. Bobbie and Dan Fiscus approached the RDA about a new business they are opening on Main Street which will include both[Read More…]
Rangely trustee running unopposed for mayor
RANGELY | This spring there will be only one name on the ballot for Rangely’s mayoral seat, Andy Shaffer. Shaffer said he is seeking the role to help continue the focus on economic development. “I want to help Rangely find and establish a business or businesses that will stimulate the economy[Read More…]
