Commissioners heard updates from various departments during work sessions Tuesday. Commissioner Jeff Rector was not in attendance for the meeting. Human Resources Director Laura Smith said there are currently seven positions open at the county. While the number of job openings has remained fairly consistent, the number of applications received[Read More…]
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Town of Rangely meeting higlights–Oct. and Nov.
Oct. 12 and 26 The Town of Rangely’s Board of Trustees heard the first reading of an amended floodplain management ordinance to align with new recommendations from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). FEMA has changed recommendations to provide higher floodplain management standards to help communities prepare and plan for,[Read More…]
“Worth it.”
Rangely first responders take the Polar Plunge to raise funds for the Special Olympics When you think of bravery, do you think of jumping into ~45-degree water on a 35-degree morning for a good cause? On Saturday, Nov. 13, members of the Rangely Police Department and the Park Ranger Program[Read More…]
CNCC Corner: CNCC enters its 60th year
This fall has been busy with some exciting events and opportunities at CNCC, and it’s not over yet! On Oct. 13, 2021, CNCC closed out its 59th year and started its journey forward to the 60th year. In January of 1961, construction of what was then an extension campus of[Read More…]
ROCK N’ BULLS RETURNS …
CNCC sponsored its 12th annual Rock N Bulls event on Saturday, Aug. 28 to benefit its athletics program. CNCC alumnus and Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association bull rider Beau Southern was the top rider of the night winning the buckle on a rank Farris Cattle bull. CNCC President Dr. Lisa Jones[Read More…]
CNCC CORNER: New academic year begins
RBC I The month of August has been a busy one at CNCC. We welcomed the start of the 2021-22 academic year, saw an enrollment increase, made new college friends, received significant Higher Learning Commission and Department of Education approvals, and welcomed back our faculty and students. In our sight[Read More…]
CNCC Corner: Hello from new CNCC president
RBC I I am thrilled to be joining you as a member of the community and new President of Colorado Northwestern Community College. As many of you have seen in recent articles and from my bio, I have been a higher education professional for over 32 years, serving as a[Read More…]
College now enrolling students in new cybersecurity program
RBC | Cybersecurity has joined the list of academic programs available to students who choose Colorado Northwestern Community College in fall 2021 after passing two major milestones — hiring a program director and receiving program approval by the Higher Learning Commission. “Our newest program in cybersecurity will offer students the[Read More…]
CNCC Corner: Congrats to the CNCC class of 2021
RBC I May is probably our favorite time of year at Colorado Northwestern Community College. The grass greens up, the trees bloom, and we get to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating students. On May 7, we will be holding our 58th Commencement Ceremony for Colorado Northwestern Community College. It[Read More…]
CCCS names Dr. Lisa Jones next CNCC president
RBC | Monday, April 26, Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia announced the selection of Dr. Lisa Jones as the next president of Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC). Dr. Jones will assume the presidency on July 15, 2021. She will succeed Ron Granger, who is retiring at the[Read More…]
Five finalists for CNCC president
Virtual community forums scheduled with candidates RANGELY | Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia has announced five finalists in the running for president of Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC). CNCC President Ron Granger will retire at the end of his term in July 2021, concluding a 40-year career[Read More…]
CNCC staff members receive CCCS Commitment to Excellence awards
RBC | Colorado Northwestern Community College staff Jessica Wollman, Angie Kenney, TIffany Douglas and Dwaine Chesser were among 56 employees from 13 colleges and system offices to be 2021 Colorado Community College System Commitment to Excellence award honorees. “CCCS’s Commitment to Excellence Awards provides an opportunity to say “thank you”[Read More…]


