Dear Editor: Over the past several years, the White River has drawn a great deal of attention and concern from folks along our valley. Landowners, residents and even seasonal visitors to the area have noticed increased development and other activities along the river, and more recently, algae blooms. The algae[Read More…]

Dear Editor: Just a quick note here to congratulate Gary Moyer on his election as the next District One RBC commissioner. I wish him the very best. In addition, I want to express my gratitude to all those who so kindly encouraged me and helped support my campaign. As I[Read More…]

Dear Editor: Earlier this month, a young natural resources professional who has taken three classes I teach at Colorado State University sent me a text message with a picture of Mr. Tim Mantle’s Oct. 4, 2018, letter to the editor. That former student said to me, “If Mr. Mantle only[Read More…]

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…]

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…]

Dear Editor: The public and I have had ample opportunities in the past few weeks to analyze the aims and objectives of the various competitors in the upcoming elections. Boots’ honesty and practical approach sets her apart from the other candidate. It is my honor and pleasure to support and[Read More…]

Dear Editor: Like everyone, our children and grandchildren mean pretty much everything to us. Though, maybe not so much like everyone, I don’t know, but my wife and I also feel especially passionate about a bright future for all children. Just so you know, my son makes a good living[Read More…]

Dear Editor: Gary Moyer is a good guy with deep roots in Rio Blanco County. His challenger, Reed Kelley, is also a good man who has always sought the best for the people of Rio Blanco County. The voters of Rio Blanco County have a choice of two men with[Read More…]

Dear Editor: As some of you have witnessed, I have been doing some campaign door-belling in the neighborhoods. Of one thing I’ve become quite certain, the usual fall invasion of boxelder bugs trying to get inside for winter at nearly everyone’s doorstep is in full-force, maybe to an even greater[Read More…]

Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to make it clear that I strongly oppose Proposition 112 on the Colorado ballot and explain why this is so important to Rio Blanco County. First, Proposition 112 with its 2,500-foot setbacks would essentially serve as a ban on any new[Read More…]

Dear Editor: Voting was an important part of my life growing up. My mom was very active in the Republican party and was chosen as a state delegate more than once. One of my earliest memories was going into the old time voting booths with her. She would let me[Read More…]