Letters To The Editor

Letter: Schools’ job to teach

In response to the letter printed on April 8 regarding the four-day school week, I would remind the readers that it is the job of the schools to educate, not to provide daycare, parenting services and a moral compass. Remember that the family is the backbone of our society, and[Read More…]

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

Letter: Remember, affirm life

Probably since near the dawn of time men who, for whatever reason, were bent on the destruction of their fellow man did so by making them seem, somehow, less than human. It was a tactic used to justify slavery in colonial America and one also employed by Hitler against the[Read More…]

April 17, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Father thanks community

Thank you, Rangely. I cannot explain the hurt from the loss of my daughter, and I know that many have experienced the same, but also know that some are not as fortunate as me, and I am saying this in regard to the support that I have received from the[Read More…]

April 17, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Candidate to try again

I would like to thank all 213 voters that supported me in the election, I really appreciate your support and because of you I intend to try again. I’ll be back. Thanks again.

April 17, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Outgoing mayor says thanks

It has been my pleasure and honor to serve on the Rangely Town Council for the past seven years, with six of those years as mayor. We have a great town manager and staff and I have truly enjoyed working with them all.

April 17, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: RBC surveyor bids farewell

After 34 years in public office as your county surveyor, I gave my last speech to the Republican Party County Assembly April 11. Most of what you read here was presented at that meeting. So I would like to share with you the last 34 years in a brief few[Read More…]

April 16, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Thanks for helping hand

I feel very fortunate to live in this community, a place where everyone is so willing to lend a helping hand. Thank you for all that you do — Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, Meeker Fire Department and White River Electric!

April 16, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Candidate questions were too late for ballot

Why did you wait until five days before the election to put information about the candidates in the paper? Many of the ballots had been returned by last Thursday newspaper delivery date.

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

Letter: Government should be honest and simple

The Questions of “If” If Senator Udall can sell health care in two pages on his Web site, It must be simple and straightforward! If Senator Bennett can sell health care in two e-mail pages, It must be honest, simple and straightforward! If Congressman Salazar takes two weeks to e-mail[Read More…]

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

Letter: Rep. Salazar voted against reader’s wish

(Letter to Rep. John Salazar) Thank you for acknowledging my phone call and/or e-mail, which urged you to vote “no” on health-care legislation. Unfortunately, you chose to go contrary to the wishes of the majority of voters in your district. Your letter points to some good aspects of the law,[Read More…]

April 11, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Will extra time mean extra trouble for kids?

I have had the misfortune of having to make numerous trips to Meeker over the past several months in order for my son to appear in court. Every time we have been there, I have noticed that we are not the only ones there representing Rangely.

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

Letter: Josephine French’s family says thank you

The family of Josephine French would like to thank our neighbors and friends for everything after the loss of our mother. We also would like to thank the caregivers at the Walbridge Wing for the loving care they gave her. God bless you all.

April 6, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled