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…]

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…]

Dear Editor: I am writing this letter to simply address continued questions regarding the sudden end of my employment at a local bank in Meeker. I did not quit, my employer terminated my working arrangements there. I feel very fortunate to have a new position with Yampa Valley Bank. This[Read More…]

Dear Editor: As chair of the board charged with developing the framework for a Certified Local Government (CLG), I am compelled to write this letter to correct misinformation floating around the county concerning this program for landmarking historic properties. There is absolutely nothing in the CLG ordinance that requires anyone[Read More…]

Dear Editor: A Rangely native, U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Cody Jackson, retired after serving for more than 20 years for his country, our country. Master Sergeant Jackson served multiple tours around the globe, including Iraq and Kuwait. Master Sergeant Jackson deserved more than 59 words on page six. Being[Read More…]

Dear Editor: I was disappointed to see the article published on March 15, 2018, in the Rio Blanco Herald Times, entitled, “Road and bridge questions claim dump fees have increased.” I would have liked to have had the opportunity to comment before publication. I would like to clarify a few[Read More…]

Dear Editor: First of all, please know that I was unable to attend the town council meeting which was primarily regarding the concerns residents (taxpayers) had with the local police department. I tried to pull the meeting up on the internet. The day I tried to do this was the[Read More…]

Dear Editor: The veterans from Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing would like to thank the Buford School White River Community Association for the invitation to participate in the Buy-Fly Fishing Tournament. The generous contributions of White River Inn, Mountain Valley Bank, K-T High Lonesome Ranch, Watts Ranch Market, Wyatt’s Sports[Read More…]

Dear Editor: A few thoughts concerning the Rio Blanco County Commissioner race. In this day and age, it is an absolute necessity to have county commissioners who recognize that one the most important aspects of the job is in dealing with federal, state and local government entities. The commissioner we[Read More…]

Dear Editor: We would like to thank those in Rio Blanco who took time out of their busy schedules to attend their caucuses on March 6. We know that people are inherently busy and a meeting that may last an hour or more isn’t always the ideal way to spend[Read More…]