2016 Election | The Herald Times

Guest Editorial: Why vote Chip McCrory for district attorney?

RBC I I’m Chip McCrory, the independent candidate for 9th Judicial District Attorney for Rio Blanco, Garfield and Pitkin Counties. As an independent, I am not the choice of political insiders. All voters in the District, regardless of party, signed petitions to place me on the ballot. As an independent,[Read More…]

October 18, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times 1 comment

A Look at the West: It seems like neither party is talking the issues

RBC I The next few weeks in politics are a little like the All-Star break in baseball. With the Republican and Democratic national conventions upon us, it’s a good time to step back and assess this year’s election. Which carries bad news for both parties.

August 23, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Election this year like a football game

Dear Editor: This presidential election is like a football game. The Republicans are against the Democrats. Donald Trump is the Republican quarterback and Hillary Clinton is the Democratic quarterback. Trump, if you want to win the game, you send your linemen after Hillary Clinton; you do not send your linemen[Read More…]

August 22, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Candidate Tracy in Meeker today

MEEKER I Emily Tracy, the Democratic candidate for Colorado State Senate District 8, will be walking in Meeker today, visiting with voters about issues important to them. Tracy will also attend the Natural Resource Tour reception on Thursday evening at the Heritage Culture Center and Museum, plus a meet and[Read More…]

August 18, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Analysis: Oil and gas issues costly to state economy, jobs

RBC I A new economic impact analysis confirms that the proposed ballot initiative for 2,500 foot setbacks of oil and gas wells would have a dramatically negative impact on the Colorado economy. The study, commissioned by the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp. and completed by the Business Research Division at[Read More…]

August 5, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

A Look at the Nation: Just what is it that Trump, Cinton are fighting for?

RBC I Barring any more surprises from the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, the race for the presidency is set. So this seems a good time to step back and consider just what it is that Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are fighting about.

August 1, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

From My Window: Republicans, Trump have some good ideas, but concerns exist

Three days ago, I finished watching the last of four days of the Republican National Convention. I have made a habit out of watching the Democratic and Republican conventions as the two groups have gathered every four years since about 1964—including the messy 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago.

July 28, 2016 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Hill thanks voters

Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who voted for me in the primary election. At the same time I want to thank all the voters, as you have exercised your right to determine the direction our county will follow for the next four years.

July 23, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rector grateful for support in commission race, looking to learn particulars

RANGELY I Rangely businessman Jeff Rector says he is most grateful for the support of Rio Blanco County Republicans who voted for him in last week’s GOP primary election, when he defeated incumbent Republican Jon Hill for the District 3 Rio Blanco County commissioner seat.

July 9, 2016 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

Two new county commissioners coming in January

RBC I Two new county commissioners will take their seats in Rio Blanco County in January as the Republican primary election Tuesday ended up with former Rio Blanco County Sheriff Si Woodruff soundly defeating incumbent Jeff Eskelson and Rangely businessman Jeff Rector squeaking by incumbent Jon Hill by 17 votes.

June 30, 2016 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Jon Hill for county commissioner

Dear Editor: Rio Blanco County is in a precarious position. We have lost a tremendous amount of revenue mainly due to the decline of the oil/gas related industries. Not only do the employees directly employed by this industry suffer, the effects trickle down to almost every household in the county[Read More…]

June 19, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County GOP holds primary

RBC I Rio Blanco County’s Republican primary ballot, mailed to active Republican voters this week, is an exciting one as there are five contested races on the ballot.

June 11, 2016 by Reed Kelley Comments are Disabled