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Rangely designates Sept. 9 as Dominguez‑Escalante Expedition Day
Summary
The council approved Resolution 2026‑06 to establish Sept. 9 each year as Dominguez‑Escalante Expedition Day; presenters described a $7,500 state grant, an exhibit and plans to coordinate activities with Septemberfest and regional universities.
The Rangely Town Council approved Resolution 2026‑06 to establish Sept. 9 of each year in perpetuity as Dominguez‑Escalante Expedition Day. The motion was made by Robbie and seconded by Jimmy and carried without opposition.
After the vote, a presenter described plans for a 250th‑anniversary exhibit and related events, saying the project received a $7,500 state grant and that total spending on the exhibit will be "well over $10,000." The presenter said Colorado Northwestern Community College is involved and that Northern Arizona University is expected to be in town later this summer; he outlined plans for an exhibit unveiling and a Canyon Potato Dominguez‑Escalante tour on Sept. 11.
Council members discussed coordinating the new observance with Septemberfest so events complement one another and draw visitors. The presenter encouraged scheduling activities near the Labor Day weekend in years when Sept. 9 falls close to that weekend.
