Dear Editor: At the close of the 30th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, we are again reminded of the extraordinary qualities of this community and why it’s such a special place to call home. What a showcase of volunteerism, community and friendship! Handlers, vendors and visitors to the Meeker Classic[Read More…]
Opinion
Rangely Outdoor Museum grateful to volunteers, donors
The Rangely Outdoor Museum’s 20th annual Ice Cream Social was Sunday, Sept. 4 at the museum. Since it had been rainy that morning, museum staff decided to move the social indoors. Two-hundred thirty-four visitors signed in that day, and many more came through but didn’t sign the guest book. The[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Dangerous Donald Trump
Dear Editor: Dangerous Donald Trump might be a threat to our viability. He could try to assume dictatorial powers and abolish the Constitution, Congress, and the Supreme Court. Some of his supporters are far right extremists. His candidacy is reminiscent of the Fascists in Germany, Italy, and Japan during[Read More…]
Guest Editorial: Hickenlooper seems determined to kill coal jobs
RBC I Governor John Hickenlooper reportedly is contemplating executive orders that could cost thousands of Coloradans their jobs, and drive future energy bills through the roof, all without the approval of the people or their representatives in the Statehouse. Hickenlooper likes to highlight job creation as a pillar of his[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: East Egg vs. West Egg thinking is detrimental to all of us
In the 16 years I’ve been at the paper there is one particular complaint from readers that never seems to be satisfactorily resolved: Meeker coverage vs. Rangely coverage. I heard a lot of that at Septemberfest this weekend.
Editorial: What’s the purpose of a local newspaper?
RBC I First of all, hello! My husband Pat and I are excited about our return to Rio Blanco County. We’re looking forward to meeting new people and getting reacquainted with old friends. We’ve been away for four years and we’re glad to be moving back to where we raised[Read More…]
From My Window… Window goes dark: Herald Times has new editor, publisher
The window has gone dark. As you read this today, be assured that it is not just a dream that I am no longer editor at the Rio Blanco Herald Times. No. I didn’t quit, and no, I didn’t get fired. Publisher Mitch Bettis and his wife, Meg, have sold[Read More…]
A Look at the Nation: Latinos just starting to take to American outdoors
RBC I Everyone is jammed into a yellow school bus, chattering in anticipation of a planned snowshoe outing at Snoqualmie Pass, some 40 minutes outside Seattle. Joe Camacho, an educator and one of the trip leaders, begins an orientation, holding up a pair of gaiters. The coverings are zipped together[Read More…]
From My Window: Rio Blanco mountains, U.S. Olympic teams in great shape
Took a drive up to and past Trappers Lake on Sunday and chose a gorgeous day to do so. The skies were clear and blue, the forests were dark green and the higher one got, the more colorful the native wildflowers became.
A Look at the West: There are good, bad and ugly drones; tech and imports rise
RBC I The Zapata Ranch in southern Colorado is one of the few places that bison can still roam freely. Until recently, scientists and volunteers surveyed the herd the old-fashioned way: with binoculars and the naked eye.
A Look at the West: It seems like neither party is talking the issues
RBC I The next few weeks in politics are a little like the All-Star break in baseball. With the Republican and Democratic national conventions upon us, it’s a good time to step back and assess this year’s election. Which carries bad news for both parties.
Letter to the Editor: Election this year like a football game
Dear Editor: This presidential election is like a football game. The Republicans are against the Democrats. Donald Trump is the Republican quarterback and Hillary Clinton is the Democratic quarterback. Trump, if you want to win the game, you send your linemen after Hillary Clinton; you do not send your linemen[Read More…]