Dear Editor: “Shop at home!” The official mantra of our local government and the chamber of commerce. Why is it when the same folks decide to have custom street signs made they shop out of town and do not allow the local sign guy the privilege of bidding on them?[Read More…]
Opinion
Editor’s Column: Moms, take care of yourselves
It’s something of a tradition to write about Mother’s Day in this editorial space, but this year it’s coming to you from a slightly different point of view. Mother’s Day as an official holiday was established in 1914 by President Woodrow Wilson. By 1920 it had become a commercial success[Read More…]
Across the Street: The legislative session and the accountability clock: Time’s up! {Guest Column}
By Joyce Rankin Special to the Herald Times RBC | This week will end the 2017 legislative session. As of May 7, there were 61 bills addressing K-12 education issues. Of these, 25 did not pass, 23 passed and 10 are pending. I’m sure we will hear more as the[Read More…]
Letter: Chiropractic office closing in Rangely
Dear Editor: It is with deep regret and heavy hearts that Back to Health Chiropractic in Rangely must close our doors May 31, 2017. We regret any negative effect this may have on our wonderful patients and businesses that have relied on us for chiropractic services and drug and alcohol[Read More…]
Teacher thankful for science fair help
Dear Editor: I would like to send out a sincere “Thank You!” to some folks who made the 2017 Parkview Science Fair possible. First of all to the fine folks at the Bank of the San Juans here in Rangely: once again they provided funds for cash prizes for the[Read More…]
Letter: Thank you from the V.F.W. Post 5843 and Ladies Auxiliary
Dear Editor: We want to thank the community that braved the cold and wind and made it to our scholarship fundraiser on Saturday. It was a lot of fun. We also want to send a special thank you to Watt’s Ranch Market, Mountain Valley Bank, Samuelson’s True Value. Another special[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Tourism is good, stopping economic leaks is good, too
There’s been a lot of talk about tourism in the last few months. How can we attract people to our communities? What will make day trippers and weekend travelers and long-term guests come visit? We’ve packed our summer calendars with festivals and activities that will appeal to residents and visitors[Read More…]
Opinion: Are our hotels mostly invisible?
MEEKER I At the Meeker Lodging Tax board meeting Monday the board discussed the challenges lodging venues are having keeping occupancy rates up consistently.
Editor’s Column: Start listening, stop labeling
Everything you see or hear or experience in any way at all is specific to you. You create a universe by perceiving it, so everything in the universe you perceive is specific to you.”—Douglas Adams The simplified version of this is “your perception is your reality.”
Letter to the Editor: New code enforcement officer in Rangely
Dear Editor: Greetings from the Town of Rangely. This letter is being sent out to all of our local business owners and other residents in order to introduce myself. My name is Janet Miller, and I am Rangely’s new code enforcement officer. I have worked for the town for the[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Rangely Rec Center deserving of praise
Dear Editor: I would like to take a moment to recognize the many wonderful people who make Rangely’s Rec Center the absolute jewel of our town. We love our Rec Center and couldn’t live here without it.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks from Villalpando family
Dear Editor: The Montoya Villalpando family would like to give their most sincere thanks to the people of Meeker, authorities and community and general for their loving physical, spiritual and economic support in the irreparable loss of our beloved son and brother Salvador. We will forever be grateful for the[Read More…]
