Dear Editor: I would like to once again recognize the Bank of the San Juans and the Parkview PTO for their financial assistance with both the 2018 science fair and the treasure hunting for Parkview students this year. Because of the generosity shown by the folks in these organizations Rangely[Read More…]
Letters To The Editor
Letter: Strates appreciate community support during health crises
Dear Editor: Words cannot express our appreciation for this community. With Chris’s recent health crises our emergency response members have literally been life savers. They do their jobs so expertly and with such compassion and caring. Our community is so blessed to have the staff at Pioneers Hospital. We have[Read More…]
Letter: Can a woman win the third congressional district?
Dear Editor: This question maybe would have been relevant in the 1950s, or perhaps even in the 1960s. But with powerfully able women leaders as Ambassadors to the UN, as Justices of the United States Supreme Court, as governors and U.S. Senators, as business heads—it is a question of yesteryear.[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks and congrats from Red Rooster
Dear Editor: We would like to say thanks to all who attended our grand opening. Our sandwich winners were Jody Meakins, Bev Steinman, Rich Meyer, Earl Shrode, Kaylee Gardner and Voni Stewart from Meeker and Doreen and Paula from Rangely. We had a great response to the design your sandwich/salad[Read More…]
Letter: Arcolesse grateful for opportunity to serve
Dear Editor: Six months ago I decided not to seek another term on the ERBM Recreation and Parks District Board of Directors as my current commitment was coming to an end. During my eight years, I can proudly say, our board accomplished many projects. Among them were assuming management and[Read More…]
Letter: LeBlanc thanks ERBM board, staff
Dear Editor: Last week I was very sad to see a flyer circulating around town that was very degrading to our Rec Center and ERBM district. I am very proud to live in Meeker and share in this amazing community. One of the biggest things I am proud of here[Read More…]
Letter: A special volunteer
Dear Editor: There are those people who touch the lives of all they come in contact with. The Walbridge Wing staff was lucky to have worked alongside and served such a person with Leland “Mac” McClain. Mac volunteered his time for 13 years in various areas of service to Walbridge[Read More…]
Letter: Rural School Project team thankful for gravel delivery
Dear Editor: The Rural School Project team would like to thank the person or persons who put gravel in the driveway of Coal Creek School recently. We have no idea who did it but it is very much appreciated. It has made the driveway so much smoother and mud free.[Read More…]
Letter: Hoke announces bid for commissioner’s seat as a write-in candidate
Dear Editor: I would like to thank my friends, family and supporters for the encouragement I have received regarding my candidacy for the Rio Blanco County commissioners seat. Since I am not a quitter and have always finished to the end when I commit to something, I am presenting myself[Read More…]
Letter: ‘Shop local’ doesn’t apply to rec board?
Dear Editor: I read with great interest the article in the March 29 issue of the Herald Times about a trail expansion of the China Wall trail system. This project is managed and overseen by the Meeker Recreation and Parks Board of Directors. The project is being funded by several[Read More…]
{Letter} In agreement with Dorsett: Fix the river
Dear Editor: My thanks go to Dr. Dorsett for hitting the nail on the head on the algae problem in the White River. What is really sad is the cost. The USGS is saying it will be a half million dollars to go another three years. This would be a[Read More…]
Letter: Students’ essays for WREA praised
Dear Editor: I am thanking Pake and Esmeralda for their recent letters. Your letters give me hope, and we all need hope. Your vision and thoughtfulness will contribute to a brighter future for us. I would also like to thank White River Electric for providing the opportunity to Pake and[Read More…]



