Most everyone I talk to agrees with me (at least to my face) about the importance of having a local newspaper, yet we’re often guilty of systematically destroying the very thing we say has value to our towns. I’m not talking about the mainstream media entities recently threatened by a[Read More…]
Opinion
Guest Column: Safety a priority for school district
By CHRIS SELLE Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Given the recent events in Parkland, Fla., and the continued national, state and local debate, student safety remains a primary question for parents and community members. The Meeker School district has taken, or is currently working on, numerous steps to keep[Read More…]
Letter: Shirley Barone family thankful for support and memories shared
Dear Editor: I am writing on behalf of myself and my family to thank those of you that were able to attend my mother’s funeral, and those of you that were not, but held a warm thought for my mother and her passing. A special thank you to those of[Read More…]
Guest Column: Understanding the caucus process
By Paula Davis Special to the Herald Times RBC | There’s a lot of talk about transparency in government. This transparency is more than just what happens in Commissioner or City council meetings, it’s about having clear and accurate information about what happens at all levels of government. Say you have[Read More…]
Guest Column – Violence: How do we deal with it?
By ANTHONY MAZZOLA Special to the Herald Times RBC | In the wake of the Florida school shooting, I have been approached by numerous citizens in the county. I have thought long and hard on the topic, too. The question I get the most is, “What are we going to[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks to clerk from RBC Republicans
Dear Editor: The Rio Blanco County Republicans would like to thank Debbie Raley with the county clerk’s office for all of the hard work and assistance she provided in preparing for the 2018 election caucuses. When Debbie was unexpectedly placed in the role of having to provide election materials and[Read More…]
Letter: No, Flora Bellas is not closing, it’s expanding
Dear Editor: It has come to our attention that there is some misinformation floating around town. We discovered this over Valentine’s Day when several people commented that it was too bad that this was our last day of business. We are writing this letter to set the record straight. Flora[Read More…]
Life is like a roller coaster, and that’s OK
RBC | When I was 13 or so, I went on a youth trip to Elitches in Denver. It was a big deal. I, a shy homeschooled pastor’s kid, was to be released into the amusement park wilds with a bunch of other irrational teens. (Okay, okay, with a one to[Read More…]
Letter: Rangely Food Bank in desperate need of donations
Dear Editor: The Rangely Food Bank is in desperate need of your donations. After several years of a tight local economy the Rangely Food Bank is continuing to experience increased demand for their services. With the demand increasing the food bank is in need of cash donations to help purchase[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from museum curator
Dear Editor: Thank you to all the people that came to my retirement party and those that stopped in the museum or on the street to wish me a good retirement. Thanks for the gifts that I have received. Thanks to the ladies who made all the goodies and drinks.[Read More…]
Letter: Moyer announces candidacy for commissioner seat
Dear Editor: I am writing to announce my candidacy for the office of Rio Blanco Commissioner, District 1 and to ask for your support. I consider myself a strong conservative and firmly believe in limited government. I would consider it an honor to represent the citizens of Rio Blanco County,[Read More…]
Guarding the freedom of the press {Editor’s Column}
Our commissioners, after careful consideration, have suspended their support of Senate Bill 18-156, a vote for which I am grateful, and you should be, too. But why, you ask, does it matter? We’ve got horrific gun violence on one hand and sports teams going to regionals on the other. Where[Read More…]