Rangely, Colorado Public Records

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation offers an online portal for conducting background checks, which includes arrest records, court dispositions, and sex offender registry information, ensuring residents have access to comprehensive criminal history data.

Public safety in Rangely is primarily overseen by the Rangely Police Department, which is committed to maintaining a safe and secure community. The department's officers respond to a variety of calls, including reports of criminal activity, traffic incidents, and emergency situations. While the town generally experiences low crime rates, the police department works diligently to address any issues that may arise and ensure the well-being of local residents.

Rangely voters are served by the Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder, who administers elections for the county. The elections office is located at 555 Main Street, P.O. Box 1067, Meeker, CO 81641 (phone: 970-878-5068, website: www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/clerk-recorder). Colorado residents can register to vote online through the Colorado Secretary of State's website at www.govotecolorado.gov, which provides online voter registration, voter record lookup, ballot tracking, and election information. Voter registration deadlines in Colorado are 22 days before an election for mail registration and 8 days before an election for online or in-person registration. Colorado also offers Election Day registration at designated voter service and polling centers. Acceptable identification includes a Colorado driver's license or ID card; the last four digits of a Social Security number are required for registration. The Town of Rangely conducts municipal elections for mayor and town trustees (town council members). Rangely's mayor and trustees serve staggered four-year terms. Municipal elections are typically held in April of odd-numbered years, consolidated with other local elections. The next Rangely municipal election is scheduled for April 2025, with candidates filing in January-February 2025. Information about candidates, local ballot measures, and election results for Rangely municipal races can be obtained from the Town Clerk at 209 East Main Street, Rangely, CO 81648 (phone: 970-675-8476) or the Rio Blanco County elections office. Rangely residents can find their assigned polling locations and voter service centers by visiting www.govotecolorado.gov and entering their address, or by contacting the County Clerk. Colorado is a universal mail-in ballot state; all active registered voters automatically receive a mail ballot approximately 18-22 days before each election. Ballots can be returned by mail (postage-paid), deposited in secure 24-hour ballot drop boxes located throughout Rio Blanco County (including at least one location in Rangely), or voted in person at voter service and polling centers. Colorado's election records are highly transparent and publicly accessible. Voter registration lists (excluding protected voters) are available for purchase for political purposes through the Secretary of State. Campaign finance disclosures for candidates and committees are searchable online through the Colorado Secretary of State's TRACER system (www.sos.state.co.us/tracer). Candidate filings, including statements of candidacy and petitions, are public records available through the Secretary of State or County Clerk for local races. Precinct-level election results are published online after each election and are accessible through the County Clerk's website and the Secretary of State. In the November 2024 presidential election, Rio Blanco County reported approximately 72% voter turnout, with about 3,900 ballots cast out of approximately 5,400 active registered voters; the county strongly favored Republican candidates, consistent with historical voting patterns in northwestern Colorado. On November 3, 2026, Rangely and Rio Blanco County voters will participate in Colorado's statewide general election. No U.S. Senate seat from Colorado is up in 2026 (Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper are not up for re-election). However, Colorado voters will elect a Governor (the gubernatorial election is in 2026), all statewide executive offices (Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer), all seven U.S. House seats including District 3 which includes Rangely, all 65 Colorado House seats, and 18 of 35 Colorado Senate seats. Rio Blanco County voters will elect county commissioners, county clerk and recorder, county assessor, county sheriff, county treasurer, and county coroner, depending on which positions have terms expiring. Rangely voters will not have municipal races in November 2026 as town elections occur in odd-numbered years. Voters should check with the Rio Blanco County Clerk closer to the election for the full list of races, candidates, and any local ballot measures for their specific district.