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…]
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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…]
Rangely residents organizing WRAP
RANGELY I With the slogan, “Plan, Prepare, Protect,” the group’s mission is to “…develop individual, family, and community preparedness; to provide assistance and relief to Rangely area residents in the event of disaster or infrastructure collapse; to educate, protect, strengthen, and provide planning and resources for critical needs such as[Read More…]
Rangely Town Council March meeting highlights
RANGELY I MARCH 8 MEETING: Jon Templeton addressed the Rangely Board of Trustees regarding concerns brought to the board about mosquito abatement. It was suggested by a concerned citizen that a better way to manage mosquitos that would reduce the risk to helpful insects, particularly bees, be considered. Templeton, with[Read More…]
Letter: We want our votes back
Dear Editor: While we waited with anticipation for the 2016 results, the ground swell support for Trump grew until we knew he would win the 2020 election. So the cataclysmic turn of events including the ‘made-for-TV’ staged Jan. 6 riots and the refusal to hear any lawsuit with evidence that[Read More…]
Business Spotlight: Kelly O. Clark, McDonough Law, LLC
the name of your business? Kelly O. Clark Of Counsel McDonough Law LLC When did you start your business? I have been an attorney for over 30 years. I leveraged my early experience in the oil patch and construction estimating into a diverse legal career stateside and overseas. Most recently,[Read More…]
Rangely solar project gets green light with omnibus cash
RANGELY I Colorado legislators secured more than $100 million in funding for projects around the state as part of HR 2471 – the “Consolidated Appropriations Act” of 2022. The “omnibus” spending bill represents the first time in a decade that Senate and House Appropriation committees have accepted “Congressionally Directed Spending”[Read More…]
Sweetbriar turns 25!
RANGELY I In November of 2021, Rangely’s small town gift shop, Sweetbriar, turned 25. The best smelling place in town, the boutique holds treasures unlike anywhere else in Rangely. Owners Kathy and Gary Staley put their day’s work into making the gift shop feel like home. You will walk in[Read More…]
RHS baseball season start delayed, practice underway
RANGELY I Mother Nature may not approve, but the 2022 high school baseball season is underway for the Rangely High School Panthers. Although the team has only been able to step foot on their home field one time this season, they have put in plenty of work on the asphalt[Read More…]
Rangely Rec Center seeks mill levy increase
RANGELY I The essence of a viable community is the means by which it provides for the educational, recreational and health needs of its citizens. Special districts provide community-based services that are invaluable and uplift the community. The health of a community is judged by the resources it provides for[Read More…]
Obituary: Matt Grenfell
Matthew Allen Grenfell of Rangely, Colorado, passed away on Feb. 28, 2022, at his home. He was born on Aug. 13, 1952, in Golden, Colorado, to Richard and Ila Grace Reber Grenfell. Matt was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer and Broncos fan. He loved all sports. He provided many services[Read More…]
Giovanni’s changes hands
RANGELY I In the early 1970s John Payne’s restaurant career began as a dishwasher at Garramone’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant in Lakewood, Colorado. He soon discovered a love for cooking and pizza-making as well as love for his beautiful high school sweetheart, Sandy. They married in 1975. Tony Garramone taught[Read More…]
