RANGELY I A community champion is anyone—a public official, a community leader, a concerned citizen, a health or human service worker, a volunteer. This person works hard and well to start and/or support an initiative or intervention, to bring a program or idea to reality, or to otherwise improve the[Read More…]
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Obituary: Peggy Jo Rector
Peggy Jo Rector, 80, of Rangely, Colorado, passed away in her home on July 2, 2019.
More flower power for Main Street
RANGELY I It is almost that time of year again when the Town of Rangely starts to beautify Main Street.
Rangely aims to become “the tire sports getaway of Colo.”
RANGELY | The Rio Blanco County Economic Development Department and The Town of Rangely recently partnered with the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) and students from the Masters of the Environment program at the University of Colorado Boulder to diversify and strengthen the local economy by elevating[Read More…]
Funeral Notice for Spencer Wagner
Funeral services for Spencer Wagner of Rangely will be conducted on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Rangely LDS Chapel. Viewings for family and friends will be at the Blackburn & Sons Vernal Mortuary Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday at the Chapel in Rangley from 9:45-10:45[Read More…]
Minor earthquakes rattle Rangely early Friday
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake with an epicenter about 28 miles northwest of Parachute was felt by Rangely residents around 4 a.m., and according to the USGS “shake map” could have been felt by residents in Meeker, Parachute, Battlement Mesa, Grand Junction and Fruita. A second 2.9 magnitude earthquake, possibly an[Read More…]
Samaniego named as new director for Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation
RANGELY | Last month the Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation found a new director to lead the foundation, bringing in former Otero Junior College Foundation Director Sue Samaniego. In her new role Samaniego is charged with leading, directing, organizing and managing the operations of the foundation to support the college[Read More…]
BREAKING NEWS: Ann Brady appointed Rangely major
With the resignation of Mayor Joe Nielsen, the Rangely Town Council appointed trustee Ann Brady to the mayor’s seat. It will be the second time Brady has held the position. One trustee’s seat is now open for applications. The Rangely School Board appointed Casey Ducey to replace Board President Leslie[Read More…]
BREAKING NEWS: Body discovered west of Rangely
RANGELY | A body was discovered in the White River yesterday approximately four miles west of Rangely at the Texas Beach area. According to a press release from the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Department issued Thursday morning, Rangely resident Luke Scott was duck hunting along the river and reported to[Read More…]
Water treatment plant rehab nears completion
RANGELY | With Rangely’s Water Treatment Plant nearing completion of a five year and $6 million rehabilitation project the town won’t be able to spend much time resting before beginning another major renovation, this time on the Waste Water Treatment Facility. Town Manager Peter Brixius says the Water Treatment Plant[Read More…]
Grocery, hemp/marijuana cultivation named potential new businesses for Rangely
RANGELY | Last Thursday Better City hosted a well-attended public forum on economic and community development in Rangely. There were approximately 70 people in attendance. The meeting was designed to gauge local interests and desires in the areas of community, workforce and economic development. Community development was defined as things[Read More…]
Cedar Ridges Golf Course hosts three in a row
RANGELY I The beautifully manicured Cedar Ridges Golf Course in Rangely was the site of the annual 27-hole Scramble Saturday last and it will be used the next three Saturdays, when they host the Rangely Open this Saturday, then the Two-man 27 hole July 29 and followed by the two-day[Read More…]
