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.
Rangely town council selects new member
RANGELY | Tuesday the Rangely Town Council interviewed potential candidates for the open council seat, selected Matt Billgren as the new member Matt Billgren and conducted a regular meeting. The council position, which was vacated by former Mayor Joe Nielsen last month, received three applicants: Alisa Granger, Rich Garner and[Read More…]
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St. Mary’s new Rural Mobile Health Vehicle makes a stop in Rangely
RANGELY | Last week the St. Mary’s Rural Mobile Health Vehicle made its debut appearance in Rangely, offering a variety of healthcare services to locals without the hassle of traveling to Grand Junction. Program director Josh Perrin was on hand with the vehicle, which was parked outside of Rangely’s St.[Read More…]
Ruffner case closed
RANGELY | Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office has closed the missing person case on Rangely resident Peter Ruffner after his body was discovered in the White River on November 29th. Results from the Forensic Examination has determined the cause of death was drowning with contributors to death being methamphetamine and[Read More…]
Rangely boasts two Boettcher Scholarship semifinalists
RANGELY | This year Rangely has produced two semifinalists for the prestigious Boettcher Scholarship, seniors Kaylee Mecham and Caleb Noel. Noel and Mecham were chosen with a group of 300 semifinalists from among more than 1,400 total applicants. The scholarship provides for full tuition and fees, a living stipend and[Read More…]
Samaniego named as new director for Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation
RANGELY | Last month the Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation found a new director to lead the foundation, bringing in former Otero Junior College Foundation Director Sue Samaniego. In her new role Samaniego is charged with leading, directing, organizing and managing the operations of the foundation to support the college[Read More…]


