Members of the Rangely High School prom royalty pose for a photo during prom this past weekend. Back row, from left: Logan Peterson, Aspen Steele, Jeren Blankenship (prom king), Kaelyn Geer (prom queen), Aubrey Kenney and Joseph Valdez. Front row: Ryker Fielder and Collins Lohry. KELSEY PETERS PHOTOGRAPHY
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Livestock judging team competes in Greeley
Special to the HT MEEKER | 4-H members and coaches from both ends of the county traveled to Greeley, Colorado, this past weekend to compete at the Weld County Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday, April 11, 2026. At the contest, there were 72 juniors making 18 junior teams and 52[Read More…]
RBC Livestock Judging travels to Durango
Special to the HT RBC | 4-H members and coaches from both ends of the county traveled to Durango, Colorado, this past weekend to compete at the “Rumble in the Rockies” Livestock Judging Contest. At the contest, there were 43 juniors in 12 junior teams and 35 seniors in 10[Read More…]
ANOTHER MYSTERY
A reader in Germany is looking for details about this 1958 Buick Limited. He purchased it in 2015 online from a private seller in Rangely and had the car shipped to Germany to restore it. The new owner is interested in learning about the history of the vehicle between 1969[Read More…]
CNCC: College, partners mark America 250/Colorado 150 anniversaries
Special to the HT RBC | This year, two historic milestones will take center stage across the state: the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 150th anniversary of Colorado. From the Governor’s Office to the Colorado General Assembly, leaders are mobilizing communities to commemorate these landmark anniversaries —[Read More…]
The end of a chapter for beloved storyteller
Special to the HT RANGELY | Rangely Regional Library bid farewell to longtime volunteer and storyteller Rita Reich at the end of 2025, marking the close of a 22-year chapter of service to the library and the community. Reich began volunteering at the library in 2004, referring to her role[Read More…]
Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District update
Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District held its first meeting of the year Jan. 28 with all board members present. The board elected officers, voting to keep all positions unchanged. Committee assignments also remained the same as in 2025. Meeting notices are posted at[Read More…]
Rangely FBLA earns top honors
Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely High School Future Business Leaders of America chapter posted strong results at the District Leadership Conference held this week on the campus of Colorado Mesa University, earning multiple first-place finishes and numerous top-10 placements against competitors from across the region. Rangely students[Read More…]
Big thanks to Blue Mountain Energy-Deserado Mine and CNCC Cross Country
Rangely Regional Library would like to express our appreciation to both Blue Mountain Energy-Deserado Mine and Colorado Northwestern Community College Cross Country Team for the community services that was performed at the Library. A special thanks to Dustin Donovan of Deserado Mine and Marki Grant, head cross country coach, for[Read More…]
Rangely basketball keeps intensity despite narrow defeat to Vail Mountain
RANGELY | The Rangely High School boys basketball team came up just short on the road last Friday night, falling 46–43 to Vail Mountain in a tight league matchup. The Panthers entered the contest looking to avenge a 65–35 loss to the Gore Rangers last season in Rangely on Jan.[Read More…]
Rangely Outdoor Museum receives History Colorado grant to commemorate 250th anniversary of the Dominguez-Escalante Expedition
Special to the HT RANGELY | On Sept. 9, 1776, the Dominguez-Escalante Expedition reached the banks of the White River, passing through and naming Canyon Pintado along the way. The “Painted Canyon” was named for the Native American rock art the expedition encountered before reaching present-day Rangely, Colorado. Their journal[Read More…]
Rangely Chamber hosts adult prom, announces business awards; fundraiser for Giant Step Preschool & Childcare
Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce recognized local businesses and community leaders during its 2025 Chamber Business Awards celebration, which also served as a fundraiser benefiting Giant Step Preschool & Childcare. Through nominations and voting tied to the Adult Prom King and Queen contest,[Read More…]
