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…]

Dear Editor: Marty and I are more grateful than ever to call Meeker our home. Twelve years ago when Marty and I chose to move to Meeker we never imagined how much we would be embraced by the community. The past several months have shown that coming to Meeker was[Read More…]

Dear Editor: The expansive statistics and detailed history of the land cited in Feb. 22 Letter to the Editor from Marybeth Devlin in Miami include good insights for consideration. Perhaps it will invigorate dialogue among concerned interests. However, the new Piceance Mustangs group is a volunteer 501(C)3 organization made up[Read More…]

Dear Editor: I am writing on behalf of myself and my family to thank those of you that were able to attend my mother’s funeral, and those of you that were not, but held a warm thought for my mother and her passing. A special thank you to those of[Read More…]