Dear Editor: I want to thank all of you who have supported and encouraged my campaign for county commissioner. As an unaffiliated voter, I am driven by a strong belief that, in our democracy, voters should have more than one choice on a final ballot, and that we all bear[Read More…]
Month: November 2018
Lady Panthers cross country takes 12th as a team at state championship meet
RANGELY | The lady Panthers cross country team finished 12th at the state championships this past weekend at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs.
One month left for Colorado students to enter radon poster contest
RBC | Colorado students interested in educating others about the dangers of radon, while also competing for a cash prize, have one month left to enter the 2019 National Radon Poster Contest. The contest, which closes Nov. 30, is coordinated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and[Read More…]
Meszaros finishes 36th at state cross country
MEEKER | Early Friday Meeker was alive with the send off for Briar Meszaros to the 2018 Colorado State Cross Country race. Meszaros represented Meeker cross country at the 2A State Competition the following day in Colorado Springs. The field consisted of 114 girls from across the state and Briar[Read More…]
Letter: Moyer is the best choice
Dear Editor: There has been a lot of discussions over past weeks concerning the county commissioner race and largely centered on Proposition 112. I think that there is a clear distinction between the two candidates. It has been brought to my attention that Mr. Kelley is the current vice-president of[Read More…]
Future of RDH at risk
RANGELY | Last Thursday the Rangely District Hospital Board encouraged public attendance at their monthly meeting in order to discuss their financial situation with the community. Prior to the meeting the board had contracted with an accounting firm to review the hospital’s financials. CPA Report and Hospital Status Rick Wagner,[Read More…]
Who do local boards of directors work for?
RBC | As taxpaying citizens in small communities, we are surrounded by boards of directors and those who serve on them. Between school boards, town boards, recreation, hospital, cemetery, fire and library district boards, it’s hard to go more than a few days without hearing about some decision some board[Read More…]
Polar Plunge returns Nov. 10
RANGELY | The annual Polar Plunge will return to Kenney Reservoir Nov. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get a team together and support Special Olympics. For more information please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 970-675-5290 or email [email protected]
CNCC Nov. Community Ed Classes
MEEKER | True Colors: Personality Analysis to learn about temperament/personality for improved cooperation and understanding in personal and professional relationships, Nov. 12 and 19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. GED Prep will begin soon, call to get on the list for registration. For further information or to register for these classes, call[Read More…]
Meth bust leads to multiple arrests
RBC | With the assistance and collaboration of the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, Rangely Police Department along with their K-9 unit, and the Meeker Police Department, multiple arrests were made last week centered around methamphetamines. Three parties were arrested and taken into custody at Rio Blanco County Detention Center[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: How did we get here?
“Many a time freedom has been rolled back—and always for the same sorry reason: fear.” ~Molly Ivins. I don’t care what mainstream media corporate overlord or so-called online “news” pig trough you’re feeding from, it’s time for all of us to step back and try to remember who we are[Read More…]
Letter: Responsibility of the free press?
Dear Editor: I read that Gary Moyer wants questions submitted to him by phone regarding his stance on political issues. So I have another question for both Gary and Reed and I ask this through the Herald Times because political issues need to be addressed in the public forum. My[Read More…]