RANGELY | At Rangely’s Town Council meeting Tuesday Mayor Joseph Nielsen resigned his position and the council appointed a new mayor. The council also approved the 2018 budget and funding for the Elks Club Christmas baskets. Rangely Mayor Joseph Nielsen resigned his position, effective at midnight on Tuesday. “There’s been[Read More…]
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Body identified as missing Rangely man
RANGELY | The Colorado Bureau Of Investigation has positively identified the body of Peter Ruffner, a 66-year-old male resident of Rangely, Colo. Ruffner’s body was recovered from the White River near Texas Beach about four miles west of Rangely on Nov. 29, 2017. He had been missing since Friday, Sept.[Read More…]
BREAKING NEWS: Ann Brady appointed Rangely major
With the resignation of Mayor Joe Nielsen, the Rangely Town Council appointed trustee Ann Brady to the mayor’s seat. It will be the second time Brady has held the position. One trustee’s seat is now open for applications. The Rangely School Board appointed Casey Ducey to replace Board President Leslie[Read More…]
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You can recycle those cans of old paint at Rangely True Value; no charge for drop off
RANGELY | Residents of Rangely and surrounding towns now have a new convenient option to recycle their unwanted paint. Rangely True Value, located at 105 W. Main St. in Rangely, is now accepting unused and unwanted paint from the community. There is no charge to drop-off paint. The paint recycling[Read More…]
Rangely Development Authority, town council revisit Better City vision, “Working to Make Rangely Great Again”
RANGELY | Tuesday the Rangely Development Agency and town council met for a combined goals and strategy meeting facilitated by the Department of Local Affairs. The meeting was attended by town council members Lisa Hatch, Andy Key and Andy Shaffer, along with 10 RDA members. Kimberly Bollen, DOLA regional manager,[Read More…]
Open House …
EZ Auto Mechanics launches its opening in Rangely with an Open House starting Friday, Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. and continuing through the afternoon. Residents are invited to celebrate the business’ official opening with a ribbon-cutting, brats and burgers, and cake at 1 p.m. The shop will be open from[Read More…]
Rangely school addressing bullying problem
RANGELY | Most adults remember middle school as a trying time full of awkward interactions and emotional roller coasters, often leaving those adolescent years difficult to navigate. Throw bullying into the mix and life for a young teen gets even harder. While bullying is nothing new, the advent of social[Read More…]
Nielsen resigns from school board
RANGELY | Rangely School Board President Leslie Nielsen resigned her position on Tuesday saying that her family is relocating. The board will fill the vacancy by appointment. Letters of interest from those who would like to serve on the board should be sent to the district office no later than[Read More…]
Mental health services discussed at networking meeting
RANGELY | Nearly 30 folks gathered at the CNCC Weiss Building Tuesday for the monthly community networking meeting. Called to order by CNCC President Ron Granger, the group hosted Mind Springs Health Care and West Springs Hospital CEO Sharon Raggio of Grand Junction whose presentation was entitled “Mental Health Matters.”[Read More…]
Capital improvement projects and river study top Rangely council discussion
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Council gathered Tuesday for a 2018 budget work session followed by a quick meeting filled with department updates and approval of election resolutions. The council reviewed capital projects by department as well as non-typical budget items. Capital projects for the water department include a raw[Read More…]
RDA and RDC boards discuss further development of aviation resources
RBC | Last week the Rangely Development Agency and Rangely Development Corporation heard a presentation from Todd Ficken of F&D International LLC about potentially cooperating with Rangely to further develop local aviation resources. Ficken, who is an architect and pilot, described himself as an entrepreneur. He said he first became[Read More…]
