RANGELY | Rangely’s Kaylee Mecham has been named one of 100 finalists for the Boettcher Scholarship out of 1,500 highly qualified applicants. Mecham will be interviewed for the scholarship in March in Denver.
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‘Waving Hands Review’ turns 10; submissions welcome
By Jen Hill [email protected] RANGELY | This spring Colorado Northwestern Community College will publish the 10th issue of Waving Hands Review, a magazine showcasing the “literature and art of Northwest Colorado.” The magazine was created in 2008 by CNCC literature and philosophy instructor Joe Wiley who, after a class he’d[Read More…]
Rangely PD makes arrest related to overdose death
RANGELY | On Oct. 21, 2017, at approximately 2:53 a.m., the Rangely Police Department was dispatched to the 600 block of East Rio Blanco in reference to a 22-year-old male who was found unresponsive. Members of the Rangely Police Department arrived on scene and immediately began life-saving measures followed by[Read More…]
Rangely hosts public forum to review police procedures
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Council met Tuesday in a packed regular meeting where they solicited feedback from the community on current police department practices. Town attorney Dan Wilson introduced the forum by saying the town has heard concerns about community policing. He discussed the need to balance the department’s[Read More…]
Crab Crack to be held Feb. 10
RANGELY | The annual Crab Crack will be held Saturday, Feb. 10. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for social hour. Dinner is at 7 p. m. Chamber members must have paid their full 2018 membership dues before making a reservation. For more information, please call 970-675-5290 or email [email protected].
Rangely HS hosts Knowledge Bowl
By Kaylee Mecham Special to the Herald Times RANGELY | Rangely High school hosted a Knowledge Bowl meet on Friday, Jan. 12. The club was brought back last year by Kyle Boydstun and Katie Toyne. It was the first meet to be held in Rangely for nearly a decade. Knowledge[Read More…]
Rangely PD takes aim at drug problem
RANGELY | With several tragic drug overdose deaths marring Rangely in 2017, the Rangely Police Department wants the public to be aware of the growing drug problem within the community. According to Police Lieutenant Roy Kinney drug possession and use in Rangely have been growing rapidly. Kinney, who has been[Read More…]
Commissioners, Town of Rangely might share building departments
RBC | The county commissioners met Tuesday in Rangely where they approved a pond contract settlement and the purchase of new IT equipment. They also discussed potentially combining building departments with the Town of Rangely. The board unanimously accepted a $35,025 contract settlement with Johnson Construction for the Rio Blanco[Read More…]
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Interim board position open for Rangely District Hospital
RANGELY | The Rangely District Hospital is currently seeking applications from those interesting in serving a short interim position on their board following the resignation of a board member. The position will be interviewed for and filled later this month. The spot will then be up for election in March.[Read More…]
Rangely gaming team places 3rd in state
RANGELY | Last month the Rangely High School Gaming Team finished their season ranked third in the state among a growing field of competitors. The Gaming Team, coached by school district IT Director Bo Bertoch, is in its third year of competition in Rangely and currently boasts 13 members, a[Read More…]
Heinle named to Dean’s List at McMurry
RANGELY | Simone Heinle from Rangely, Colo., has been named to the Fall 2017 Dean’s List at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have maintained at least a 3.5 grade point average while taking 12 or more credit hours.
