Collins Lohry pitches her idea for gluten-free goodies during Rangely’s 2026 RARE Pitch Competition Sept. 18 at the CNCC Rector Building. Sponsored by the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority and the Town of Rangely’s Rangely Development Association (RDA), the competition gave local youth and adults a chance to present their[Read More…]
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Rangely residents voice opposition to data centers
Council votes 4-1 against Stage 2 of geothermal study The Rangely Town Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night not to move forward with Stage 2 of a proposed geothermal development, halting for now a project that had become increasingly tied to questions about data centers, water use, cost and public transparency.[Read More…]
CNCC CORNER – New energy, continued commitment
Fall 2026 is officially underway at Colorado Northwestern Community College, and there is wonderful energy across both campuses. We are excited to welcome our students back and begin another year of learning, growth and opportunity across Northwest Colorado. It has been a busy and productive summer at CNCC. Faculty returned[Read More…]
Blue-green algae in Kenney Reservoir
A precautionary public health advisory was issued last week after visible cyanobacteria, commonly called blue-green algae, were identified in parts of Kenney Reservoir. As of press time this week, no cyanotoxins had been confirmed, according to the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health[Read More…]
RBC hosting Airport Master Plan open house Sept. 10
Special to the HT Rio Blanco County, in partnership with Garver, will host a public open house Thursday, Sept. 10, to share information about the Rangely Airport Master Plan and gather community input on the airport’s long-term development. The open house will provide an overview of the master planning process,[Read More…]
CNCC CORNER
Special to the HT RANGELY | Summer at Colorado Northwestern Community College is anything but quiet. While students enjoy a well-earned break, our faculty and staff are preparing for another successful academic year. This season provides an opportunity to celebrate outstanding people, recognize important partnerships, and share projects that will[Read More…]
Airstream club visits the TANK in Rangely
SPECIAL TO THE HT RANGELY | The Colorado Airstream Club hosts a rally at the Sheepdog Trials each fall and gathers donations for the food bank at the Methodist church. They recently had an event in Rangely with lots of publicity. This year, the Rangely event was named “The Tank[Read More…]
Panther Power: Class of 2026
The Rangely High School Class of 2026 matriculated last Sunday, May 17. See last week’s edition for individual senior photos.
Rangely High School Class of 2026
RBC livestock judging team places 2nd in sheep and goat at Kiowa contest
Special to the HT MEEKER | This past weekend, Rio Blanco County 4-H members traveled to Kiowa to compete in the Elbert County Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday, May 2, 2026. At the contest, 67 juniors formed 18 teams. Rio Blanco County was represented by one junior team and one[Read More…]
RHS senior Tapia named Boettcher Scholar
Special to the HT RANGELY | Rangely High School senior Aubrianna Tapia has been named a Boettcher Scholar, one of the most prestigious academic honors awarded in the state of Colorado. This recognition highlights not only her academic success, but also her leadership, character, and the impact she has had[Read More…]
Rio Blanco 4-H teams compete at Douglas County contest
Special to the HT MEEKER | 4-H members and coaches from Rio Blanco County traveled to Castle Rock last weekend to compete in the Douglas County Livestock Judging Contest on April 18. The contest featured 50 junior participants forming 15 teams and 20 senior participants forming 10 teams. Rio Blanco[Read More…]


