Dear Editor: What were you thinking? Paige Jones rant about a lack of bars and hot springs rates a ‘guest column’ in your paper? Not only did you give her an opportunity that she goes out of town when she plans to behave badly, you allowed her to take an[Read More…]
Opinion
Letter: Thanks from family of Robin Vonbargen
Dear Editor: My name is John Parks. My daughter Hailey Parks is Robin Vonbargen’s oldest granddaughter and I’m her son-in-law. We live in Jensen, Utah and helped in the search for Robin [Vonbargen]. Thank you to all the people that helped us look for Robin. It means a lot to[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: My apologies
If you haven’t already heard, I made a mistake last week. It goes against our editorial policy to publish the name of a business in an opinion piece (unless it’s a glowing thank-you letter), and yet, that very thing happened. I could list a dozen reasons — both personal and[Read More…]
Guest Column: Make 2020 the year of community
RBC | If you looked only at the big picture, you’d have to say we live in deeply troubled times. It seems we’ve never been more polarized. Political discourse feels more like a war zone than a thoughtful national conversation. But what happens when you zoom in closer? That’s the question[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from Walbridge Wing
Dear Editor: The staff and residents of the Walbridge Wing would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Senior Christmas Store…it was awesome. And a special thank you to the members of Emanuel Baptist Church for working their tails off and still keeping a jolly elf attitude. Sincerely, The[Read More…]
Letter: Wolf introduction would be horrible for Colorado’s future
Dear Editor: The introduction of the wolf to Western Colorado would be horrible for Colorado’s future. Now those pushing for this introduction have apparently secured enough signatures to have the issue on the Colorado ballot next election. This was accomplished by hiring an out-of-state firm to come in and canvass[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Permission to change it up
I remember when “Fiddler on the Roof” came out in theaters. Who can forget the earworm that came with Tevye’s song “Tradition”? Traditions give us a sense of security, remind us of our humanity and quietly promise stability in an ever-changing world. Until they don’t. Christmas is full of traditions[Read More…]
Letter: Cons of wolf introduction
Dear Editor: It seems popular vote has taken root in all of the affairs of this state, including emotion driven conclusions about our ecosystem. When did John and Jane Q. Public become biological experts? Why would we assume we know more than the good men and women who manage our wildlife and[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from Upstairs Gallery
Dear Editor: I would like to extend a sincere thank you to all who attended the open house at The Upstairs Gallery over the Dec. 7 weekend. I truly appreciate the support and encouragement you have shown for me and the fine artisans from this area over the years. As[Read More…]
Letter: We are witnesses to history
Dear Editor: We are witnesses to history. We have the privilege of being a witness to history watching the impeachment proceedings. We can draw our own conclusions with respect to whether President Trump should be impeached. But the more important outcome of these proceedings is what we learn. Watching the[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from Staleys
Dear Editor: Thank you to all the first responders — dispatch, EMT, fire department and police department — for your fast response to our distress call. Thank you to Rangely District Hospital — physicians, nursing and hospital staff — for your effective, caring treatment for Gary. He is healing well[Read More…]
Letter: Support the Colorado Wilderness Act
Dear Editor: The U.S. House of Representatives is considering the Colorado Wilderness Act. Please contact Congressman Scott Tipton to urge his support for that bill, H.R. 2546. Among other additions to the Wilderness system in Colorado, H.R. 2546 will extend the southeast boundary of the Flat Tops Wilderness and add[Read More…]