Dear Editor: According to Rex Walker, I was the most successful horse operator in Colorado. I ran over 100 horses for 24 years in Breckenridge, after working for Rex and Sombrero Ranches for several years. I was, when it was over, his oldest and biggest customer. In 2007 I sold[Read More…]
Opinion
Letter: Happily Ever After
Dear Editor: Once upon a time there was a wise king who promised his loyal subjects that he would fix the broken health care system which had become a burden on them. He called in his counselors and they tried to figure out a way to keep the promise he[Read More…]
Letter: Local response sought for Meeker Adventure Center RFQ
Dear Editor: The Meeker Urban Renewal Authority (MURA) would like to inform the public of, and invite any and all interested parties to respond to the formal Request for Qualifications (RFQ) which was recently released on May 1, 2017. MURA is requesting responses from interested individuals and businesses (“Respondents”) to[Read More…]
Guest Editorial: Meeker schools remain committed to excellence
By Chris Selle Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | With the adjournment of the 71st General Assembly of the Colorado Legislature, school districts are now in the process of making sense of the legislation passed by our elected officials. Every legislative session includes some focus on education, and 2017[Read More…]
ERBM planning plenty of summer rec opportunities
By Sean VonRoenn Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Summer always provides a myriad of activities and events to keep you moving here in Meeker. In addition to all the traditional summer offerings available through the ERBM Recreation and Park District, please take note of some new and innovative[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: The trouble with maintenance
Maintenance: “the care or upkeep as of machinery or property,” is one of the most frustrating realities of life. It’s ongoing, demanding, constant. Wash the dishes one day and you’ll have more dishes to wash the next day. Mow the lawn this weekend, and you’ll need to mow the lawn[Read More…]
Letter: Another tree removed
Dear Editor: A very old and beautiful conifer south of the Fairfield complex on Market Street was being cut down and removed last week. When I asked the tree cutter “why?” he said the tree was dying due to having a part of its roots being cut when they excavated[Read More…]
Letter: Business owner questions ‘shop at home’ policies
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…]
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…]