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Rangely board pushes back on FEMA’s flood plain classifications

RANGELY | A work session took place before the town board meeting to discuss wastewater and storm water. A few years ago, The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) was brought in to reassess the flood plains around Rangely to see if some of the areas could be reclassified as a[Read More…]

March 4, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Changes at the Rangely PD

RANGELY | Interim Police Chief Ti Hamblin informed the board of changes in staff. Jesse Leech is in week five of his field training. Two full-time dispatchers and one part-time dispatcher have been hired and are beginning their three month training, bringing the department to full staff. When the training is[Read More…]

February 19, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Investigations continue in police-involved shooting

RANGELY | At Rangely’s regular town board meeting Jan. 22, Don Reed informed the board Deserado Mine is out of compliance due to its certified operator leaving and asked the water department if it could help with their wastewater management. The water department is sending two employees to help get them back[Read More…]

January 27, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

New faces at the Town of Rangely

RANGELY | Effective Jan. 1, 2019, Rangely will officially have a new town manager, town clerk and town treasurer. Interim Town Manager Lisa Piering introduced Rangely’s new town clerk, Erica Eyer, to the town’s Board of Trustees at the Dec. 11 meeting. Eyre recently relocated from Denver with her husband, who[Read More…]

December 24, 2018 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Loitering, POST top town agenda

RANGELY | Loitering Ordinance Following the receipt of a letter from the Americans for Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) earlier this year, the Rangely Board of Trustees is considering removing all anti-loitering ordinances from the town municipal code. In a letter the ACLU claimed such policies are unconstitutional, violating the First[Read More…]

November 15, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

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Rangely board updates ordinance, drought plan

RANGELY I Town Manager Ordinance Change The Rangely Board of Trustees is updating a municipal ordinance which required that the town manager vacancy be filled within 90 days. The new ordinance does not place a specific time limit on hiring. They also discussed a provision which allows for a town[Read More…]

September 3, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

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Board reviews Rally Colorado event

By BRITTNY CAMPOS Special to the Herald Times RANGELY | At the Rangely board of trustees meeting Tuesday, trustee Matt Billgren wanted to let everyone know he felt the road rally had a “substantial impact to our economy here in town.” The town did some trash pickup and helped spread the[Read More…]

July 31, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely town manager finalist for Craig position

RANGELY | Last week the city of Craig announced the three finalists for the position of city manager, one of whom is Rangely’s current Town Manager, Peter Brixius. Both Brixius and Mayor Andy Shaffer declined to comment on the potential loss of Brixius as town manager, a position which he has[Read More…]

July 14, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely issues municipal fire ban: no fireworks or campfires

RANGELY | Emergency Ordinance 672- Fire Ban Following the county’s lead, the town issued a municipal fire ban. The ban includes outdoor fires such as campfires, fireworks and field or trash burning. As a result, the Fourth of July fireworks show at Kenney Reservoir has been canceled. Police Chief Wilczek[Read More…]

June 28, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

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Flood study, water rights and more on agenda for Rangely

FLOOD STUDY The council approved Town Manager Peter Brixius’ execution of a fact sheet/study memo regarding the RBC Risk Map Supplemental Flood study required by the state and FEMA. The study involves conducting new flood hazard analyses and special flood hazard area designations for North Elk Creek and College Canyon[Read More…]

May 27, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

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GREENHOUSE UPGRADE …

A five-year-old “skin” on the Rangely Community Garden greenhouse was replaced recently. It was provided by the Town of Rangely, and Danielle Cooper, Ray Miller and Janet Miller worked together to put the cover on. The greenhouse will be used to nurture flowers that will soon beautify Main Street. René[Read More…]

April 30, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Days Gone By

Rangely Pick-Up Days April 24-26

RANGELY | For seniors 65 years of age or disabled individuals, The Town of Rangely public works department will pick up debris and rubbish by appointment only. Qualified persons must make an appointment by April 24. Please sign your Rio Blanco County landfill coupon and give it to the public[Read More…]

April 22, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled