Dear Editor: Earlier this month, a young natural resources professional who has taken three classes I teach at Colorado State University sent me a text message with a picture of Mr. Tim Mantle’s Oct. 4, 2018, letter to the editor. That former student said to me, “If Mr. Mantle only[Read More…]
Opinion
Letter: Kelley is opposed to Prop 112
Dear Editor: I want to thank all of you who have supported and encouraged my campaign for county commissioner. As an unaffiliated voter, I am driven by a strong belief that, in our democracy, voters should have more than one choice on a final ballot, and that we all bear[Read More…]
Letter: Moyer is the best choice
Dear Editor: There has been a lot of discussions over past weeks concerning the county commissioner race and largely centered on Proposition 112. I think that there is a clear distinction between the two candidates. It has been brought to my attention that Mr. Kelley is the current vice-president of[Read More…]
Who do local boards of directors work for?
RBC | As taxpaying citizens in small communities, we are surrounded by boards of directors and those who serve on them. Between school boards, town boards, recreation, hospital, cemetery, fire and library district boards, it’s hard to go more than a few days without hearing about some decision some board[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: How did we get here?
“Many a time freedom has been rolled back—and always for the same sorry reason: fear.” ~Molly Ivins. I don’t care what mainstream media corporate overlord or so-called online “news” pig trough you’re feeding from, it’s time for all of us to step back and try to remember who we are[Read More…]
Letter: Responsibility of the free press?
Dear Editor: I read that Gary Moyer wants questions submitted to him by phone regarding his stance on political issues. So I have another question for both Gary and Reed and I ask this through the Herald Times because political issues need to be addressed in the public forum. My[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Don’t be a sheeple
Two weeks ago I had the privilege of participating in a live radio broadcast on KDNK, Carbondale’s public radio station. Did you know CNCC had its own radio station once upon a time? And Meeker had its own radio station not too long ago? A group of journalists from print[Read More…]
Letter: Campbell for Clerk & Recorder
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…]
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…]