Tag: Rangely

Town cuts capital budget by nearly half a million

RANGELY I Budgeting can be a challenge, but especially in a down economy. “There was a lot more back and forth in terms of getting a balanced budget this year, due to the shortfall, primarily, of severance and federal lease monies we expect to receive,” said Rangely town manager Peter[Read More…]

Panther wrestlers to see lots of action

RANGELY I It’s going to be a busy weekend for the Panther wrestlers. Rangely will have its first home match tonight against Grand Valley, starting at 6. Then, the Panthers will compete at dual team tournaments Friday at Roosevelt, Utah, and Saturday at Mesa State in Grand Junction.

Patrick Phelan scores 37 as Rangely nips Utah team

RANGELY I Bottom line, it was a win. “We won, but we have a long ways to go,” Rangely coach Mark Skelton said after his team’s season-opening game last Friday at Altamont, Utah. “I guess that would be a good way to put it.” Still, the 61-57 win was significant,[Read More…]

Slide Show: Holidayfest

RANGELY | Santa Claus was a star attraction at the Holidayfest event Dec. 5 at Parkview Elementary in Rangely. Click to view the entire slide show.

Rangely Locals

Happy Holidays! I have had a few people say that they really miss my articles, so here I am, and I am depending on all of you to send me news. Were you able to enjoy any of the Holidayfest activities last weekend? Emma was so excited to see Santa[Read More…]

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 50 years ago • No sign of a break in the weather and still no snow. • “Dear Santa: Please bring me some tennis shoes. Is it cold at the North Pole? Love, Joe Conrado.” • “Dear Santa: Will you bring me some cowboys and Indians.[Read More…]

Holidayfest parade of lights results listed

RANGELY | Alliance Energy and W.C. Striegel tied for first place in the third annual Rangely Chamber of Commerce Holidayfest parade of lights Saturday. Colorado Northwestern Community College’s entry was judged third in the parade.

Colowyo cuts employment by 10 percent

RBC I Even though the official announcement came last week that Colowyo Coal Company was reducing its employment level by about 10 percent, the plan has been in the works for months. “We let employees know about the numbers back in August, so it wasn’t a huge surprise what we[Read More…]