By NICOLETTE TOUSSAINT Special to the Herald Times RBC | Our handyman, Tim, warned us we’d have to pay a fee when he took our defunct microwave away. That worried me, because environmentally, there’s no such place as “away”. The earth is a closed loop system, so mankind’s junk isn’t[Read More…]
Opinion
Letter: Thanks to Bank of the San Juans and PTO
Dear Editor: I would like to once again recognize the Bank of the San Juans and the Parkview PTO for their financial assistance with both the 2018 science fair and the treasure hunting for Parkview students this year. Because of the generosity shown by the folks in these organizations Rangely[Read More…]
Letter: Strates appreciate community support during health crises
Dear Editor: Words cannot express our appreciation for this community. With Chris’s recent health crises our emergency response members have literally been life savers. They do their jobs so expertly and with such compassion and caring. Our community is so blessed to have the staff at Pioneers Hospital. We have[Read More…]
{Editor’s Column} Democracy: Participation required
First off, congratulations to the newly elected members and reelected incumbents of the fire district board, the rec center board and the hospital board. Voter turnout for this combined special district election was higher than the voter turnout for the town election in April. That’s excellent news, and hopefully a[Read More…]
Letter: Can a woman win the third congressional district?
Dear Editor: This question maybe would have been relevant in the 1950s, or perhaps even in the 1960s. But with powerfully able women leaders as Ambassadors to the UN, as Justices of the United States Supreme Court, as governors and U.S. Senators, as business heads—it is a question of yesteryear.[Read More…]
Guest Column: Access to international trade critical for Colo. agriculture
By Don Brown Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture RBC | If you live in Colorado, or if your business is touched in any way by any aspect of the agricultural industry, the ongoing national discussion about trade agreements and import tariffs should mean a lot to you. Colorado farmers and ranchers[Read More…]
Guest Column: High school’s facility needs topic of three open houses
By CHRIS SELLE MSD Superintendent MEEKER | As mentioned in previous newspaper columns, two separate studies of the immediate and long-term capital improvement needs at each of Meeker School District Re-1’s facilities were completed last year. The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) updated its 2008 facility condition assessment for the[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks and congrats from Red Rooster
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…]
How to not be ‘THAT GUY’ in a public meeting (Editor’s Column)
The very first freedom listed in the Constitution is the freedom of religion, followed by freedom of speech and then freedom of the press. Quite a few individuals have raised concerns this week about their freedom of speech, particularly as it pertains to public meetings. Along those same lines, of[Read More…]
(Guest Column) Rangely COPS program informative and enlightening
By JULIE DRAKE RBC Public Health Director RBC | I have been in several meetings lately with local law enforcement officers. I know on a superficial level what law enforcement does—to protect and serve, but any further details and it’s a little fuzzy for me. Are they really the power[Read More…]
Letter: Arcolesse grateful for opportunity to serve
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…]
Letter: LeBlanc thanks ERBM board, staff
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…]
