RANGELY | During the public participation segment of last week’s Rangely town meeting, René Harden, president of the Rangely Community Garden Board, requested help to fill vacancies on the Community Garden Board. The Rangely Development Association/Rangely Development Council discussed financials. Town Manager Lisa Piering updated the Board regarding committee and[Read More…]
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HAPPY RETIREMENT!
Don Reed served the town of Rangely as utility supervisor in 2017 after Alden VandenBrink moved on to the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District. Reed served as crew leader prior to 2017 and retired after 14 years at the water treatment plant for 14 years in December 2022. He retired[Read More…]
Rangely trustees discuss LARP event, grants, PD updates, projects and more
Rangely Trustee Tim Webber updated the town board on Jan. 10 regarding the Live Action Role Play (LARP) event the town hosted on Labor Day weekend in 2022. He looks forward to hosting the next event. Rangely’s location between the two “kingdoms” creates the ideal place for the event. Webber[Read More…]
Utility Supervisor Don Reed retires from Town of Rangely
RANGELY | The Town of Rangely’s board of trustees considered applications for two new liquor licenses at the Dec. 13 meeting. Both were approved. The first application was filed by Terrin Family Enterprises LLC dba Coaches Corner Bar and Grill, located at 35 Park St. Owners Ashley and Nathan Terrin[Read More…]
Board approves permit for hospital NYE mixer
RANGELY | Rangely’s Board of Trustees had a brief meeting just prior to the Thanksgiving holiday in which they approved a special event permit for the Rangely District Hospital Foundation’s New Year’s Eve Mixer on Dec. 31, 2022 at The Gathering Place. A permit for a Dec. 3 CNCC Foundation[Read More…]
Repeater system, dark skies designation, Polar Plunge canceled
During public input at the Town of Rangely’s Board of Trustees meeting Nov. 8, Mark Stamos suggested a proposal for the Town’s support to install a repeater system in the area. The repeater system allows two-way radios to receive better coverage. The repeater transmits 40 watts in the GRMS band.[Read More…]
Highlights from October meetings of the Town of Rangely
Town Manager Lisa Piering reported that all departments are getting everything winterized. The town shut down raw water irrigation on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The tree limb piles are in the process of being burned. The homecoming parade went well. Shop ‘n Dine begins in November. The Town of Rangely will[Read More…]
Rangely trustees updated on school/rec district funding
RANGELY I The Rangely Board of Trustees conducted its Sept. 27, 2022, meeting with several discussions and questions, including input from Rangely School District Superintendent Matt Scoggins. During public input, resident René Harden raised concerns about inconsistent street lighting on side streets and the progress on a manufactured home on[Read More…]
Rangely utilizes Main Street grant funding
RANGELY I If you take a walk or drive down Main Street in Rangely, you will notice distinct changes. Several new businesses have opened since 2020, and several existing businesses have upgraded their storefronts and signage. These upgrades were made possible by grant funding through the Main Street Program, a[Read More…]
Granger sworn in at Sept. 13 Rangely meeting
The Rangely Board of Trustees met on Sept. 13 with no public hearings or public input. During the meeting, the Board accepted the resignation of Trustee Alisa Granger. Before the meeting, the Board interviewed candidate Ron Granger to take her seat and swore him in at the end of the[Read More…]
Rangely Police Department adds Officer Kilduff to staff
The Rangely Board of Trustees met on Aug. 9 and 23, 2022, to conduct town business. Both meetings were short but offered updates and information regarding town projects and goals. The Aug. 9 meeting had several discussions. Riku and Terry Thibodeau, new Rangely residents, offered public input. They addressed the[Read More…]
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…]
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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