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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]