Many community members are planning their next phase in life. We hope furthering your education and skill development is part of your plan. Once you decide to pursue or continue post-secondary studies, the next step is choosing where. Colorado offers outstanding educational institutions—so why CNCC? Explore our Mission, Vision, and[Read More…]
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Rangely FBLA students compete at districts, prepare for state in April
RANGELY | The Rangely High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter showcased its business acumen at the district competition Monday, with several students earning top placements and qualifying for the state competition in April. Afton Robertson led the way with a first-place finish in computer applications, while James[Read More…]
Open House for Senior Life Solutions program
RANGELY | Community members are invited to join the Rangely District Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions program for an open house at 225 Eagle Crest Dr., Rangely on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 1–3 pm. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the program facility and ask questions while enjoying light[Read More…]
Rangely Panthers girls basketball team remains undefeated
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers girls basketball team hosted the Meeker Cowboys last week, entering the game with a perfect 10-0 record. The Panthers’ most recent victory was a dominant 69-8 win over Soroco. The Cowboys sought to hand Rangely its first loss of the season but were unable to[Read More…]
Rangely Panthers struggle in back-to-back losses, eye redemption this weekend
RANGELY | After securing a win over Soroco last Saturday, the Rangely Panthers boys basketball team entered Tuesday night’s game against the Meeker Cowboys with confidence. The Panthers carried a 5-6 record into the contest, while the Cowboys, at 0-8, were looking for their first win of the 2024-25 season.[Read More…]
The TANK to receive $15K award from the National Endowment for the Arts
RANGELY | The TANK Center for Sonic Arts has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $15,000. This grant will support Connecting Colorado, an artist residency program that will bring artists from CU Boulder’s ATLAS B2 Center for Media[Read More…]
Obituary: James “Jim” Bruce Claybaugh
Aug. 26, 1946 ~ Jan. 8, 2025 James “Jim” Bruce Claybaugh, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Jan. 8, 2025, in Rangely, Colorado, at the age of 78. Jim was born on Aug. 26, 1946, at the old St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado,[Read More…]
Rangely District Hospital Senior Life Solutions announces expansion and new program director
PRESS RELEASE RANGELY | Rangely District Hospital is thrilled to announce the expansion of the Senior Life Solutions program’s service region to now include the entire Northwest Colorado region. This growth enables us to extend our reach and provide much-needed mental health services to even more older adults. By expanding[Read More…]
RANGELY ELKS HOOP SHOOT
On Dec. 10, 2024, Rangely Elks Lodge hosted their annual Hoop Shoot contest. Nineteen shooters from Rangely entered the contest. The divisions are 8-9, 10-11, and 12-13 for boys and girls. Each contestant shoots 25 free throws in the competition. The event was very competitive with a lot of good[Read More…]
Thanks from the Lancaster family following the seventh annual Nick Lancaster Memorial Game
RANGELY | The family of Nick Lancaster would like to thank the Panther Football coaching staff; Head Coach Keenan LeBleu, Jeremy Lohry, Andy Kracht, Dalton Gartrell and Kasen LeBleu and the entire 2024 Panther football team for honoring Nick at the seventh annual Nick Lancaster Memorial Game. Coach Keenan:[Read More…]
CNCC Flight Team qualifies for national competition
RANGELY | The CNCC National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Flight Team has achieved a remarkable feat by securing an invitation to the national competition in May. The team’s exceptional skills and outstanding performance across various categories have earned them numerous top 10 finishes and a total of 311.5 points, resulting[Read More…]
CNCC to launch men’s wrestling program in Fall 2025
RANGELY | Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) is proud to announce the reinstatement of men’s wrestling as an official athletics program, with competition set to begin in Fall 2025. This marks an exciting return for the Spartan wrestling program, which has a rich history at CNCC spanning from 1969 to[Read More…]



