Rangely

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…]

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…]

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…]

Rangely’s Angel Tree serves children

RANGELY | Rangely’s Angel Tree has a long-standing tradition of helping local children during the holidays while encouraging local families to reach out and support each other. The tree is currently coordinated by Anne Urie of the Human Resource Council (HRC). The Angel Tree typically serves around 50 children, representing[Read More…]

Tough Audience …

Santa had a tough crowd in Rangely last Saturday. For these two tots at Rangely’s Breakfast with Santa, the jolly old elf was a source of distress. Give it another year or two and they’ll be all smiles. For more photos from Christmasfest see PAGE 10A. WRBM Photos

Earthquake

RANGELY | The United States Geological Survey reported a 3.0 magnitude earthquake 4 km north-northeast of Rangely Tuesday. There have been 11 earthquakes in the west side of Rio Blanco County this year, the largest a 3.8 in April.