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…]
Opinion
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…]
Letter to the Editor: Congratulations on the new Bob King track
Dear Editor: (And the Meeker Community.) I was absolutely thrilled when I walked over the hill to see more than 600 track athletes competing on the newly refurbished track.
Guest Column: Joyce Rankin
RBC I It’s spring and with it comes the time for testing. For many this is a dreaded time of year, but for all a time to take sample online practice tests and put on the thinking cap. I remember when I was in school and nervous about taking tests,[Read More…]
Guest Column: Bob Dorsett, MD on the Nature of Science
RBC I This weekend thousands of scientists will gather in the nation’s capital to raise a voice for science. Here’s part of the message.
Editor’s Column: Kudos to first responders
Former Herald Times editor Jeff Burkhead would be horrified to know we’ve been functioning without a functional scanner in the office for… um… a really long time. Our analog scanner was woefully outdated. Most everyone switched to digital years ago.
Letter: Thanks to the staff at the Walbridge Wing
Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the entire staff at the Walbridge wing for the very kind loving care you gave my Dad, Harold Hubbell. The people of Meeker should be proud of this facility and grateful that it exists. Also thank you to everyone[Read More…]