Dear Editor: Two weeks after the Rangely 4-H pen fire, we can’t thank enough the individuals and businesses who have poured their hearts into helping this organization and its kids rebuild!
Opinion
From My Window… Congratulations to graduates and Meeker DI competitors
Over the next two weeks, Meeker and Rangely high schools will also be turning out Class of 2014 graduates, and this is another moment in a teen’s life that all friends, families and neighbors should be proud of them and for them.
Guest Editorial: Ruling on wild horse fence to affect future
RBC I On April 21, The Cloud Foundation (TCF), Front Range Equine Rescue (FRER) and noted equine photographer Carol Walker, director of field documentation for Wild Horse Freedom Federation (WHFF), filed an appeal in District of Columbia Circuit Court to U.S. District Court’s November 2013 dismissal of a lawsuit against[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Apology to CNCC, Rangely School District for criticism
Dear Editor: In the April 20, 2000, issue of the Herald Times, I wrote a letter criticizing Colorado Northwestern Community College and Rangely School District for scheduling the production of two children’s plays concurrently, which I said made participating in both impossible.
Letter to the Editor: Visitors treated well in Meeker
Dear Editor: On Saturday, my wife and I drove from Steamboat Springs to Hotchkiss to pick up our horses. On the way home, about 5 miles north of Meeker, the clamp on our truck’s turbo hose broke.
From My Window… Spring getting closer; grads applauded
I can see sunshine clearly out my window, and that may be a good thing. It may actually turn into spring soon, and that will cheer up a lot of folks in Rio Blanco County who are waiting for sunshine and warmer temperatures after a particularly prolonged winter.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for special district participation
Dear Editor: The Meeker Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the Rio Blanco County special districts, their boards of directors and their executive members for participating in the Meeker Chamber of Commerce Special District Meeting held April 16.
Letter to the Editor: School funding woes affect all residents
Dear Editor: As a community, Meeker is sitting at a crossroads. We are about to decide if we are going to support a mediocre school district or strive for a great school district. We find ourselves with a huge budget shortfall and no acceptable way to make enough budget cuts[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Temple Grandin had impact during visit
Dear Editor: I loved your article on Temple Grandin. I am in total agreement with the last paragraph, wishing more parents and educators had been there.
From My Window… Wildlife out; tumblers and dancers excel; prayers now OK at meetings
It must be the first of May because all I see outside my window are a bunch of branches swaying and dust in the air. If you are a sinus sufferer, it could be better; if not, the last week has been pretty nice if you don’t mind a bit[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for help with fire, tragedy
Dear Editor: We would like to thank the many people who helped during and after the 4-H community pen fire on Monday afternoon.
Letter: Rangely community breakfast a success
Dear Editor: After a beautiful sunrise service, the community was invited to dine at the annual “community Easter breakfast” hosted by Living Water Assembly Church.