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…]
Letters To The Editor
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…]
Letter: Clearing up questions about change of job
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…]
Letter: Rumors about Certified Local Government impacts are false
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…]
Letter: Not enough coverage given to retired serviceman
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…]
Letter: River recovery needs to begin sooner, rather than later
Dear Editor: The report from the White River Algae Working Group in your March 15 issue seems to imply that we don’t know enough about conditions in the White River to begin remediation. It is true that we have not yet identified all the particular sources of excess nutrients causing[Read More…]
Letter: Disappointed by article
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…]
Letter: About the Rangely PD
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…]
