The visibility has been darned clear for the past weeks, interrupted briefly on Sunday as snow fell intermittently high on County Road 8 during the annual “I Ride With James” Poker and Snowmobile Run. It was too darned clear on the way up to Lost Creek Trailhead, about a mile[Read More…]
Opinion
Guest Opinion: Not all food stamp recipients are drug abusers or lazy deadbeats
RBC | I am my father’s pride and joy, a graduate of the University of Florida, a Fulbright scholar, a master’s degree candidate at the University of Montana in Missoula, and a food stamp recipient. Without that assistance, I wouldn’t be at college; I’d probably be working at a restaurant,[Read More…]
From My Window… Honesty a great thing to find; good luck teams; ice getting thin
I truly appreciate an act of honestly, and last week’s action by a Meeker merchant actually caught me off guard, but cognizant of a great act.
Letter to the Editor: Great care at PMC
Dear Editor: I can never express my thanks and appreciation to all those who kindly ministered to my recovery at Pioneers Medical Center. You all touched my heart.
Letter to the Editor: Regarding oil, gas spills in Colorado
Dear Editor: The recent article in the Rio Blanco Herald Times about oil and gas spills in Colorado provides limited data from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and does not provide an accurate context around how much is actually spilled.
From My Window… Drugs increase on DUI list; every NFL pick wrong; set for college
Colorado has indeed entered into a new era of state drivers navigating under the influence. Certainly we know about the attempt in all 50 states to get drunken drivers off our roadways, but I’m talking about those who are hazardous drivers due to driving under the influence of drugs, now[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to friends, neighbors in time of loss
Dear Editor: The Juli Wood Guinn family wishes to thank our friends and neighbors for their loving care of prayers, cards, food, flowers and visits in our time of mourning.
Letter to the Editor: Clarifying statement regarding honesty, road
Dear Editor: I need to clarify a statement that I made at the Rangely Town Council meeting on Jan. 13. This message will go to all town employees, Mike and Tracy Hayes and the Rangely Town Council. This email will remain on public record as part of our town council[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Importance of supporting local merchants
Dear Editor: It wasn’t until I was on the Meeker Town Council that I understood the first reason we need a strong business community.
Opinion: There’s never a good time for term limits in Congress
RBC I It didn’t get much attention at the time, but the elections in November did more than give Republicans a majority in the U.S. Senate. Voters also added to the ranks of people on both sides of Capitol Hill who believe members of Congress should serve a limited number[Read More…]
From My Window… 2014 warmer than 2013; gas prices becoming local issue again
I enjoy facts and figures regarding the weather. Maybe it is because I have been exposed to both extremes in my life. While I did basically grow up in Colorado Springs and Boulder, which are mild areas of heat and cold, I have lived in the more extreme climates.
Letter to the Editor: Concerned about a variety of issues
Dear Editor: Your most recent post regarding the Doc Bob drama and some other miscellaneous town actions really lit my fuse and, I’m sorry to say, it’s had me thinking…