RANGELY I Town of Rangely trustees met Tuesday evening and discussed the following. GAS DEPARTMENT Rangely resident, business owner and former town board member Brad Casto voiced concerns about recent gas price increases. Gas Superintendent Kelli Neiberger provided further clarification on what led to the cost increases (read more on[Read More…]
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Rangely board discusses fiscal stability, grants
RANGELY | Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) employees shared a work session presentation on “Fiscal Stability” with Town of Rangely officials Tuesday. State Demographer Elizabeth Garner detailed statistics on the economy, population, age distribution, growth projections and more. Nationally the United State’s population growth slowed to an all-time record low[Read More…]
Natural gas usage up over 2019 and 10-year average in Rangely
RANGELY | Town of Rangely trustees held a brief but informative meeting Tuesday, starting with an update from gas department supervisor Kelli Neiberger, who reported that natural gas usage in 2020 had increased from 2019 and when compared to the 10-year average. Nieberger said new meter reading software was implemented[Read More…]
Town of Rangely to seek funds for wastewater, Kennedy Drive path
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Board of Trustees was called to order at 7 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2021. Mayor Andy Shaffer and trustees Richard Garner, Tim Webber, and Keely Ellis attended in person. Trustees Robie and Geer were present via telephone. “There is lots to do,” Town Manager Lisa[Read More…]
Rangely board discusses ordinances for off highway vehicles, municipal code
RANGELY | Mayor Andy Shaffer and the Rangely Board of Trustees squeezed in their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 24 before the Thanksgiving holiday. All trustees were in attendance. The meat of the meeting was two public hearings for Ordinances 692 and 693. The public hearing for the second[Read More…]
New Trustee …
At Tuesday’s town board meeting in Rangely, Tim Webber, director of the Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Park and Recreation District, was sworn in to fill a vacant seat on the board.
Chevron donation will help fund replacement of 15-year-old Rangely dispatch system
RANGELY | Chevron announced more than $100,000 in investments in four Colorado emergency management agencies, including De Beque Fire Protection, Garfield County, Mesa County and the Town of Rangely, to assist after the devastation of the Pine Gulch Fire and other local emergencies. The Pine Gulch Fire was declared[Read More…]
OHVs, AGNC and more in Rangely
RANGELY | At the Rangely Town Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, trustee Alisa Granger reported on the public safety committee meeting held Sept. 21 with Police Chief Ti Hamblin. The main agenda item was the town’s OHV ordinance. Golf carts have been added to the list of vehicles approved to[Read More…]
No deal on 1% sales tax increase to fund local dispatch
RBC | The idea of a sales tax to pay for local dispatch is dead in the water, at least for this year. Commissioners heard unanimous support for keeping dispatch local Monday and Tuesday, and one community member suggested the idea of a sales tax. With the deadline for adding[Read More…]
Main Street improvements, grants and more
RANGELY | The Town of Rangely’s Board of Trustees met Tuesday. During supervisor reports, Janet Miller reported that four White River Village tenant recertifications were completed. The sprinkler system was repaired, common area deep cleaning has been routinely taking place, shampooing carpets, spraying exterior for elm tree beetles, Ring© door[Read More…]
News Briefs: July 9, 2020
Floodplain public meetings this month RBC | Rio Blanco County, the Town of Meeker and the Town of Rangely are hosting public meetings for the State to present updated floodplains as a result of the ongoing restudy over the last few years. These updated floodplains are displayed on preliminary Flood[Read More…]
Fireworks, Surf & Turf on for July 4 in Rangely
The Fourth of July fireworks and the annual Surf and Turf dinner will be held this year, Rangely Mayor Andy Shaffer told the town’s board of trustees Tuesday at the regular board of trustee’s meeting. Emergency Dispatcher LaDonna Carlson read a portion of her heartfelt nomination letter for dispatch supervisor[Read More…]
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Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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The Rangely Preschool Registration Health Fair is tomorrow, April 19th from 8:30 am to 2pm!
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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