Well, it looks like winter is upon us this week, and it may well be around for a few days. It has really been pretty nice around here with cold nights but days in the 40-degrees range. However, that is now just a few short days. It looks like we[Read More…]
Opinion
Christian Church has open doors
Dear Editor: Although Rangely Christian Church is in a period of transition as we diligently search for our new pastor, we want the community to know that we are excited about this time of renewal and revival and would love to have them and their families join us.
Regarding polio information in county
Dear Editor: I practiced medicine in Meeker for two years, circa 1950, and, on one occasion, I was asked by the Colorado State Health Department to go to Willow Creek Oil Camp and give gamma globulin shots to the children of that town since there was one reported case of[Read More…]
From My Window… Broncos not down yet; shop locally where you can
I imagine that there were quite a few Denver Broncos left stunned following the overtime mishap on Sunday night against the Patriots, not to mention the Broncos blowing a 24-point halftime lead. However, not all was lost as Denver is still in first place with the Kansas City Chiefs and[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Insanity about insurance
Dear Editor: This epitomizes the definition of insanity!
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to all voters who voted; editor blind
Dear Editor: Thank you to all registered voters in Rio Blanco County who cast a ballot in the Nov. 5 coordinated election.
Letter to the Editor: Slam to the voters
Dear Editor: On Page 4A of the Nov. 7 issue of the Rio Blanco Herald Times, I believe Mr. McMahon’s opinion concerning the integrity of voters who vote by mail-in ballot was quite a slam to the 2,000-plus recent voters of Rio Blanco County.
From My Window: There seems to be something special about Thanksgiving
I like this time of year. Winter is rapidly approaching, sure, but so are the holidays — the social season. But I like this time of year mostly because Thanksgiving is just around the corner — a week from today.
Obituary: Merle Evelyn Snyder Brenton
Merle Evelyn Snyder Brenton was the youngest daughter of Parker Lindley and Grace Minnie Shugart Snyder. She was born in Independence, Montgomery County, Kan., on May 10, 1910. She passed away on Oct. 19, 2013, at the age of 103 years, five months and nine days.
Letter to the Editor: Save the elementary school
Dear Editor: This letter is written after reading most of what has been published in this paper and from conversations with people working hard to save the old Meeker Elementary School. It is easy to forget that being a member of a community comes with responsibilities, the major one being[Read More…]
Sen. Udall: Every drop of Colorado River water counts
RBC I Water has literally shaped the West. It carved Colorado from red rock and shaped landmarks from the Rocky Mountains to the Grand Canyon to the Gulf of California.
Letter to the Editor: Reader read up on issues before voting
Dear Editor: My name is Ed Ballegeer and I have a few comments in reference to your “Through My Window” comments in the paper last week.