Navy Seaman Timothy L. Scoggins, son of Matthew and Elizabeth Scoggins recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, North Chicago, Illinois. He is a 2022 graduate of Rangely High School. During the 10-week program, Scoggins completed a variety of training which included classroom study and[Read More…]
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Rangely Trustees Report for July 2022
July was mildly eventful for Rangely’s Board of Trustees, although without any major decisions. Trustees heard updates from Don Reed, Lisa Piering and Trustee Don Davidson. Several members of the public addressed the board. On July 12, Bill Dyer addressed the Board to bring awareness to television utility struggles at[Read More…]
Hoot Gibson retires as Veterans Service Officer
RANGELY | John Revell Gibson, or ‘Hoot’ as he has been referred to since he was 18 years old, was named after rodeo champion and actor Hoot Gibson, but he has made a name for himself in the Rangely community since moving here in 1979 with his wife Geniel and[Read More…]
Rangely family grapples with ‘violation of trust’ by Montrose funeral home
RANGELY | Longtime Rangely residents Harry and Lillian Peacock died within a week of each other in 2013. Before his death, Harry had “shopped around” to find the best price for cremation services, according to his son Jeff. Harry made arrangements with Sunset Mesa Funeral Directors in Montrose, Colorado. When[Read More…]
Rangely SummerFest & Fourth of July {PHOTOS}
WRBM Recreation & Park District hosted events for residents and visitors over the Fourth of July holiday. FRIDAY Events began Friday with dinner at Cedar Ridges Golf Course followed by a free concert from a cappella group Vocalocity. SATURDAY On Saturday, WRBM Recreation & Park District provided inflatables and orchestrated[Read More…]
2022 Primary Preliminary Election Results
The last round of preliminary results was released after press time Wednesday. No races flipped, and no races are close enough to trigger an automatic recount (by Colorado law, that would be a winning margin of 0.5% or less of total votes cast, or 20 votes.) Doug Overton won the[Read More…]
Positive news for Rangely projects
RANGELY | The Rangely Board of Trustees meeting on June 14, 2022, was short with positive news for projects in process. Trustee Tim Webber shared positive feedback from the Live Action Role Play (LARP) event at the Rangely Camper Park. The group patronized many businesses and said it was the[Read More…]
White River Area Preparedness group designated a 501(c)(3)
RANGELY | Organized in March by interested Rangely residents, the White River Area Preparedness, Inc. (WRAP) has received its IRS 501 (c) (3) non-profit approval. With this official status WRAP members voted permanent directors (Don Davidson, Mark Stamos, Jane Pennell, Heather Fitzpatrick, and Cody Kinney), have started planning trainings, and[Read More…]
RPD completes crisis intervention training
RANGELY | The omnipresent factors of life can cause a person to lapse in coping with difficult circumstances. Taking a look at the news or any given social media platform, it’s easy to see why there is an increase in mental health crises. Sometimes resources are available, but they are[Read More…]
RANGELY ROARS …
The fifth annual Rangely OHV Adventure Rally was a ROARing success last weekend in and around Rangely. According to Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce Director McKenzie Webber, the event had record turnout and excellent reviews from visitors. Of the 149 vehicles registered for the trail rides, nearly all were from[Read More…]
Hall celebrates 90th b-day
RANGELY I As the world continues to move ever more rapidly, it is grounding to take the time to reflect on the wisdom and experience of someone who has overcome challenging times with grace and humor. Norman Hall Sr., reminded me of this as he reflected on his journey starting[Read More…]
Rangely appoints Granger, Thayn and Wren to town board
RANGELY I Rangely’s Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, April 12, with a work session to interview applicants for board vacancies before convening for the public meeting. The Board approved Alisa Granger, Todd Thayn and Kyle Wren to four-year terms. The trustees will be sworn in at the April 26[Read More…]
