RANGELY | Rangely Chamber of Commerce executive director Konnie Billgren gave an energetic presentation of COC activities to more than 20 individuals attending the monthly Rangely Networking meeting at noon Tuesday. Billgren expressed her excitement for getting a “See Rangely” billboard installed on Interstate-70 near Gypsum. Angie Miller, community education and[Read More…]
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Rangely council agrees to reduce speed limit, waits on stop sign
RANGELY | Tuesday the Rangely Town Council again discussed the recommendation from Police Chief Vince Wilczek that the speed limit on Kennedy Drive, south of the intersection with College Loop Drive and La Mesa Circle, be reduced from 40 mph to 25 mph and that the current yield sign at the[Read More…]
Participant numbers up for annual racquetball tourney
By Heather Zadra Special to the Herald Times RANGELY | Rangely’s annual racquetball tournament saw participant numbers up from last year as players from Colorado Springs, the Denver area, Grand Junction, Montrose and Vernal joined local athletes to compete, among them several Colorado Northwestern Community College students and faculty. Locals who[Read More…]
Rangely hospital prepares for health fair
RBC | The Rangely District Hospital Health Fair is set for Saturday, April 7 from 7-11 a.m. at the hospital. This year the fair will offer a variety of basic health screenings including hearing, blood pressure, blood chemistry and count, A1C, Vitamin D, colon cancer and prostate. They are also introducing[Read More…]
RDA/RDC help new business pay rent, nominate new member
RANGELY | Last month Dan and Bobbie Fiscus approached the Rangely Development Agency seeking help with starting a new equipment rental business on Main Street. On Thursday the RDA approved helping the Fiscus’ by assisting with rent payments for first six months of business operation. They also recommended the Fiscus’ work[Read More…]
Academic awards …
The Superintendent’s Academic Awards Ceremony is a yearly event to honor student’s grade seven through twelve who have excelled academically at Rangely Junior/Senior High School. Students are chosen to receive specific awards based on their academic performance over the past year as well as their cumulative efforts. Seventy students were invited and received the Superintendent’s Academic Award and twelve sophomores,[Read More…]
Eighth place state finish for Rangely Knowledge Bowl
RANGELY | In just the second year of reviving its Knowledge Bowl program, Rangely High School’s Knowledge Bowl team earned an eighth place finish at the state event. The team competed in four Region 8 contests throughout November, December and January against North Park, Moffat County, Middle Park and Steamboat Springs. [Read More…]
Rangely School Board hears bullying concerns, does not allow questions
RANGELY | The Rangely School Board met Tuesday night and immediately went into executive session to discuss a “student matter.” Before the public comment portion of the meeting began, Board President Kurt Douglas reminded the audience that, “this isn’t a time for discussion.” A high school student spoke to the board[Read More…]
Competition …
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…]
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…]
