Last week, Jon Hill, president of our Rio Blanco Stockgrowers Association, in a letter to the editor on these pages, challenged “every rancher — to join the association,” in order, he suggested, to have more political clout. This is a noble call with which I wholeheartedly agree.
Letters To The Editor
Letter: Meeker has already tried four-day school
In total dismay I read of the consideration of Rangely schools switching to a four-day week. It appears from the article on the front page of the Herald Times that Barry Williams, said to be Rangely school superintendent, is leading the consideration.
Letter: Cribbage players raised $300 in tourney
On Jan. 31, 18 eager cribbage players played in the benefit cribbage tournament at Mountain Valley Bank.
Letter: Question: What gets in the paper and why?
I submitted a picture and short paragraph about the graduation of my son from the U.S. Marine boot camp. That was over two weeks ago. When I checked the paper Jan. 29, it still had not been printed.
Letter: ‘Mexican Dinner Benefit’ was a success
I’m so happy to live here in Rangely, not just because it is a great place, but because of the good people with huge hearts who answer the call to help in any way, like they did Jan. 23 at the “Mexican Dinner Benefit” for my uncle, Genaro Marquez.
Letter: Thanks to supporters of Christmas baskets
Rangely Elks Lodge No. 1907 delivered 90 Christmas baskets to Rangely and Dinosaur households on Dec 20. The Elks members were assisted with deliveries by the Rangely Fire Department.
Letter: Meeker supt. explains use of school funding
I am writing to inform the public about use of school funding. Meeker voters authorized a bond issue to build the elementary school and upgrade the middle and high schools. I believe that there may be a misconception that the school district has an abundance of money available from the[Read More…]
Letter: Goal of 4-day research is improving schools
RE-4 School District’s vision is “to be the best school district in Colorado through constant growth and achievement.” In order to achieve the academic rigor in the classroom, professional learning communities must be established.
Letter: Groups say thanks for fundraiser support
The Rangely Community Education Association (co-presidents Kathy Thorsby and Madelin Morrill) with the help of the Rangely Student Council (leaders Betty Lopez and Crandal Mergelman/co-presidents Mike Dillon and JC Chumacero)
Letter: A challenge to join stockgrowers assoc.
The year 2010 is going to be the most important election of our lifetimes. Every person needs to become active to get the right people elected this year.
Letter: Local government took advantage of levy
When our property valuation by the county was received last year I wasn’t overly concerned that the value of our place was increased by 45 percent.
Letter: Small-town caring shines through again
Once again tragedy has struck this small town we call home. Seems like all we hear or pay attention to are the problems, arguments and disagreements that are the latest topics of conversation in the coffee shops and in the paper.