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Rangely approves $20,000 Chamber of Commerce funding to boost tourism and events
Summary
The council approved a $20,000 funding request for the Rangely Chamber of Commerce to support advertising, event promotions (Main Street markets, Crab Crack fundraiser) and a mural project aimed at increasing tourism and local business support.
The Rangely Town Council voted to approve a $20,000 funding request for the local Chamber of Commerce to support tourism‑focused advertising and events in fiscal year 2026.
A Chamber representative described planned activities including an advertising placement tied to Avalanche home games, auctioning tickets at the Crab Crack fundraiser, a mural project near the car wash, and a Main Street market series from May through October. The representative said the Chamber was balancing budget concerns and would finalize its internal budget at an upcoming meeting.
Council moved and approved the funding request; members thanked the representative and stressed the intent to promote tourism and local business. The item passed with no recorded opposition.
