Dear Editor: The public and I have had ample opportunities in the past few weeks to analyze the aims and objectives of the various competitors in the upcoming elections. Boots’ honesty and practical approach sets her apart from the other candidate. It is my honor and pleasure to support and[Read More…]
Opinion
Letter: Is laissez-faire the right choice?
Dear Editor: Like everyone, our children and grandchildren mean pretty much everything to us. Though, maybe not so much like everyone, I don’t know, but my wife and I also feel especially passionate about a bright future for all children. Just so you know, my son makes a good living[Read More…]
Letter: Commissioner race
Dear Editor: Gary Moyer is a good guy with deep roots in Rio Blanco County. His challenger, Reed Kelley, is also a good man who has always sought the best for the people of Rio Blanco County. The voters of Rio Blanco County have a choice of two men with[Read More…]
Letter: Kelley’s stance on Prop 112 and Amendment 4A
Dear Editor: As some of you have witnessed, I have been doing some campaign door-belling in the neighborhoods. Of one thing I’ve become quite certain, the usual fall invasion of boxelder bugs trying to get inside for winter at nearly everyone’s doorstep is in full-force, maybe to an even greater[Read More…]
Moyer strongly opposes Prop 112
Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to make it clear that I strongly oppose Proposition 112 on the Colorado ballot and explain why this is so important to Rio Blanco County. First, Proposition 112 with its 2,500-foot setbacks would essentially serve as a ban on any new[Read More…]
Letter: Unaffiliated voter and candidates
Dear Editor: Voting was an important part of my life growing up. My mom was very active in the Republican party and was chosen as a state delegate more than once. One of my earliest memories was going into the old time voting booths with her. She would let me[Read More…]
Letter: Kelley shares background, experience
Dear Editor: I had prepared the following biographical information for Monday night’s candidate forum at Meeker High School. It was never requested, so I thought I should share it with you here. A Colorado native, I grew up and graduated high school in Jefferson County west of Denver. I then[Read More…]
Collaboration improves flow of information
RBC | A special thank you this week to all the staff at the Rio Blanco Herald Times, but especially Niki Turner. I write an “occasional” column in the newspaper. It started out as a crazy idea I had in order to bring “public” back to public health. To get health[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Denial is a terrible place to live
Mid-term ballots went out this week. If you are of voting age and didn’t get one you need to contact the county clerk and recorder or govotecolorado.com ASAP and find out what you need to do to get a ballot. Besides a race for our state’s governor, and our house[Read More…]
Nieslanik supports 4A
Dear Editor: What makes Meeker so special? I’d bet many people would answer by saying: “the community.” Meeker’s community is our greatest asset because we know each other, we help each other, and we give back. Whether it’s running into friends at the grocery store, pitching in to help a[Read More…]
Guest Column: Differences between 4A and 73
MEEKER | The election ballot this fall will be long and filled with numerous questions before the voters in Colorado. On the ballot will be two questions which can both significantly impact the Meeker School District. Ballot Issue 4A was placed on the ballot by the Meeker School District asking our[Read More…]
Letter: 3rd-4th grade Mustangs undefeated
Dear Editor: Absolutely incredible season, Mustangs 3-4 grade were undefeated. Excellent team, good job boys! Thanks coaches all over Chris Williams, Dan Chinn, Brandon Sanders and Todd Shults. Extra: they won by mercy rule every game! First undefeated Mustangs team in 10 years! Arturo Rodriguez Meeker
