Letters To The Editor

Letter: Bridge doesn’t need to be replaced

Rio Blanco County and the Colorado Department of Transportation are partners in a project to replace a bridge over the South Fork of the White River a few miles below the South Fork Campground. The existing bridge is a single lane, steel truss located on a single-lane county road, which[Read More…]

September 13, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Thanks to all who contributed to school

The Meeker School Board has many to thank for their contributions to the new elementary school and its opening celebration. The taxpayers are on the top of the list for making this and the improvements at the high school and middle school possible. The learning environment in the new building[Read More…]

September 12, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: There’s a better use for taxpayers’ money

Please tell us the Town of Meeker is not using taxpayers’ money pursuing legal action for a sign on a moving vehicle. The signs on trucks, trailers and other moving stock are a common sight on your streets. The trucks have been parked at many different places as well. While[Read More…]

September 10, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Thanks for taking us to the state fair

We would like it to say thank you to Dessa Watson and Heather Franklin for taking us to the Colorado State Fair. It was very fun.

September 7, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times 1 comment

Letter: Report from the Rangely Food Bank

Since my last letter, the Rangely Food Bank has received two refrigerators from Byrne Equipment Sales of Craig and Albert Knoblock of Rangely. The Catholic Church has bought us a new upright freezer. We have received several food and toiletries donations and a cash donation of $100. Sales of peanut[Read More…]

September 5, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Looking for local families of military

I am affiliated with the group www.soldiersangels.org, which sends care packages to soldiers stationed oversea. I have funds in an account that have been donated by the people in our community for just this purpose.

August 27, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Theos is now a life woolgrower member

At the recently held convention of the Colorado Woolgrowers Association in Montrose, Nick Theos was accorded the honor of a lifetime membership for his service to the livestock industry, and particularly the sheep industry. Mike Harper, president, CWGA, made the announcement at the closing luncheon at the convention.

August 26, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: To the community work group

Editor’s note: Following is a letter from Mayor Mandi Etheridge, sent to members of a community work group, following the work session with Richard Sales about the old elementary school. The Board of Trustees for the town of Meeker recently met with Richard Sales with the Colorado Center for Community[Read More…]

August 25, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Coroner candidate offers her thanks

Campaigning for public office was never at the top of my to-do list, or for that matter, ever even on it. Even though I had many positive experiences during my election campaign, I can honestly say that I am glad that portion of my life is over.

August 25, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Martin’s experience didn’t need comment

I was shocked and embarrassed when I read last week’s paper informing the town and anyone who happened to pick up our local paper of Paul Martin’s job status and his family situation. This young family has been though more in the last six months than most of us would[Read More…]

August 23, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

4-H member says thanks to sponsors

Thank you to Grandma and Grandpa Thompson, Grandma and Grandpa Stewart and Great Grandma Fritzlan for sponsoring me and my 4-H sheep project this year.

August 18, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Bark in the Park gets a wag of the tail

A huge thank-you to the Meeker Recreation Center for keeping the dream alive with this year’s Bark In the Park. It was wonderful to see everyone having such a great time socializing and meeting new friends. Thank you for opening the pool up, too, that was priceless.

August 15, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled