RANGELY I Several Rangely residents left town square on Saturday warmer than when they arrived.
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CNCC celebrates 50 years of higher education
RANGELY I At Colorado Northwestern Community College’s 50th anniversary rededication ceremony held last Saturday on the Rangely campus, it was said the whole community showed up in support of the first graduating classes back in 1964 and 1965 and many of those graduates, along with then CNCC president Dr. Nathan[Read More…]
Boettcher Foundation elects three new trustees
RBC I The Boettcher Foundation Board has announced the election of three new trustees. Comprised of 11 Colorado business and community leaders, trustees are responsible for the oversight of the Boettcher Foundation, including support and preservation of its vision and mission.
The college on the hill: An introspective
I have been a resident of Rangely, Colo., for the past eight years.
Time capsule suggestions needed
A new courtyard on the Rangely Campus is under construction and will be the home of a time capsule commemorating the last 50 years of Colorado Northwestern Community College. The courtyard under the trees will feature a vault in its center that will house the capsule and will have bench[Read More…]
Walls raised by rock-solid community effort
When local contract or Dave Allred was a kid, he didn’t think of going into the hills to gather rocks as work. Harvesting flat, mossy sandstone with your family and other families with kids your age was just plain fun.
Fundraising efforts pay for celebration
Many efforts from the 50th anniversary planning committee and the CNCC Foundation, as well as college and community generosity, raised money for the Colorado Northwestern Community College 50th Anniversary Re-dedication Celebration.
Local artist commissioned
CNCC has commissioned Kyle Stewart for a large metal sculpture to grace the new Rangely Campus time capsule courtyard in honor of the College’s 50th Anniversary Re-dedication Celebration. A large rendition of Spartan armor and gear was finally agreed upon for the sculpture. Stewart found his talent for metal art[Read More…]
CNCC takes root in the Rangely community
As early as 1955, the quest for higher learning in the northwest corner of Colorado was ongoing. That year, the state passed House Joint Resolution No. 8, which focused on the need for higher education facilities in northwestern Colorado.
Junior College districts established after separation
Rangely College separated from Mesa College in 1970 and in July of 1974, Rangely College officially became Colorado Northwestern Community College, a name change that reflected the many communities the College was serving.
Original song written & produced for CNCC 50
Musician Shea Bramer of Grand Junction recently wrote and produced a song honoring Colorado Northwestern Community College’s 50th anniversary. Bramer first introduced the song titled “We Will Carry On” last April at the annual CNCC Foundation Dinner/Dance.
Early Rangely college president to attend
CNCC is proud and honored to welcome back Dr. Nathan Ivey as a friend and as a keynote speaker at the 50th Anniversary Re-dedication Celebration.
