Welcome to Ransom Canyon, TX
Announcements
The Town of Ransom Canyon has implemented a new phone system after a recent power outage that permanently damaged the previous, antiquated equipment for which replacement parts are no longer available. As a result, the City now has new phones, and the original phone numbers will be replaced. The updated numbers are as follows: (806) 810-2067 for City Hall and (806) 810-2736 for the Police Department. The new systems allows for voicemails.
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Unfortunately, the City is unable to retain the original phone numbers without maintaining two separate phone systems, which is not feasible.
Our Town City Administrator, Elena Quintanilla, was recognized as the 2025 Texas Tech University Master of Public Administration (MPA) Distinguished Alumnus of the Year for her support of the Texas Tech MPA Program and Service to Municipal Government. This is a recognition she received on September 12, 2025, where she was recognized at the Texas Tech Public Administration Alumni Association, West Texas City Management Association, and Panhandle City Management Association Joint Meeting as she is well respected by her peers. During her tenure at Ransom Canyon, she has been instrumental in numerous projects, including the construction of a new emergency road, the building of a new City Hall, the negotiation of a contract to provide reliable internet service for residents, the implementation of a new wastewater treatment plant and water towers, park improvements, and securing a grant to rehabilitate the Buffalo Lake Dam to name a few.
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Inflationary costs have significantly impacted the City’s budget, increasing the price of goods, services, and operations. To make up for these rising expenses and to ensure the City can continue providing the same level of essential services to residents, the property tax rate was increased by the City Council on September 9, 2025, by $0.12 per $100 valuation for this fiscal year. This adjustment is necessary to maintain the quality of services our community relies on. The property tax rate increased from .588759 to .713113 for this fiscal year. The City Council adopted a rate between the No New Revenue Rate and the Voter Approval Rate.