Dear Editor: The Rangely Chamber of Commerce wants to thank our Rio Blanco County Commissioners for supporting the permitting of a new White River Basin water supply project. Water is economic development. We are very appreciative our Commissioners have the foresight to invest in Rio Blanco County’s economy. We are[Read More…]
Letters To The Editor
Letter: Community deserves better than current BOCC
Dear Editor: Last week the RBC County Commissioners voted to exempt themselves from following their own established procedures in approving a $4 million grant to the County Water Conservancy District. This is a CCITF (County Capital Improvement Trust Fund) grant for environmental studies for the proposed Wolf Creek Reservoir. With[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks for turnout at commissioner meeting
Dear Editor: I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who showed up for the work session and county commissioner’s meeting on April 12 despite the snow and inclement weather. The demography of the Meeker contingent was varied and across the board. Republican, Democratic and Unaffiliated men[Read More…]
Letter: Moyer all about ‘I, me and my’ not ‘YOU’
Dear Editor: After reviewing the Gary Moyer Recall Ballot online, I came across some issues I must address concerning his statement: First: Moyer states “They are not concerned with the cost of the election or the impact on the stability of our county.” Why was it that in 1987, it[Read More…]
Letter: Old Timers future plans
Dear Editor: The organizational meeting originally planned for April 20 has been postponed until April 27, Wednesday at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held Wednesday April 27, at 6 p.m. at the White River Museum meeting center, (old mortuary room). Please plan to attend if you can provide input[Read More…]
Letter: Find the blessings
Dear Editor: I’m not a person that likes to be in the eyes of the public, but felt the need to express my thoughts on hate, contempt and anger, especially in this current state of our world and within our county. Yes, I’m a believer in God, although I may[Read More…]
Letter: Vote wisely
Dear Editor: It’s time to decide if Gary Moyer will remain in office for the remainder of his term, or be replaced by someone who will work towards what’s bet for Rio Blanco County. As in any election people should research articles, accusations, evidence, witnesses, etc. to decide who is[Read More…]
Letter: Should RBC commissioners continue huge deficit overspending?
Dear Editor: Did you know that our county has a trust fund? It’s called the CCTIF, and is a sizable pot of money for Rio Blanco County created years ago, by foresighted and honest county leaders. Wisely, they put specific guidelines in place to ensure that publicly funded groups (schools,[Read More…]
Letter: Old Timers future plans
Dear Editor: There will be an organizational meeting for those interested in the future of the Old Timers organization. The meeting will be held Wednesday April 20, at 5 p.m. at the White River Museum meeting center, (old mortuary room). Please plan to attend if you can provide input for[Read More…]
Letter: Sitting commission incapable
Dear Editor: I try to provide the best available information on a topic in my letters to the editor, referenced from primary research reports. This letter is different. It is my opinion, but I think it is well substantiated in the evidence. Our present County Board of Commissioners have[Read More…]
Letter: Citizens of Rio Blanco County alert
Dear Editor: Citizens of Rio Blanco County, I am inviting you to attend a very important Rio Blanco County work session and regular meeting being held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Items to be considered include a resolution to defund the County’s voting machine and expending a large sum of[Read More…]