The view out my window was cold—frosted over—and downright unfriendly, as the sun forgot to shine upon the Meeker Cowboys and the Denver Broncos.
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Taxes too high already
Dear Editor: As one of the voters who voted down the recent school mill levy override, I think I speak for the majority of those who made the choice not to increase taxes on the hard-working people living here. These folks cast a “no” vote because they are already strapped[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Meeker businessman wants to open retail marijuana store
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to the citizens of Meeker: Thirty-eight years ago, Cheryl and I moved from Kansas to Meeker with the dream of living in the mountains, raising two sons and making a living. We did all of that and much, much more. If you have[Read More…]
Guest Editorial: Recent fracking information was alarming, but it isn’t true
RBC I University of Maryland researchers just concluded that hydraulic fracturing—the process of shaking oil and gas free from below—could endanger the health of nearby residents by exposing them to air and water pollution. This would certainly be cause for alarm, if true.
Opinion: Holidays hazardous to our health
RBC I It’s a sad statistical fact: The holidays, from Halloween through Christmas and on to New Year’s Day are a treacherous time when it comes to our health.
From My Window: Thanks veterans; an election review; and congratulations to the Cowboys
A massive thank you goes out to all of our veterans of all the Armed Forces as we celebrate Veterans Day this week.
Letter to the Editor: Nicksons awesome representatives for Rangely
Dear Editor: Approximately three to four weeks ago after leaving the store in Loma, we were headed for a small RV park they told us about in Rangely. We were not prepared for what followed.
Guest Editorial: What is a water right? Do you really need one?
RBC I As we come to the close of the year, the decision about whether to file for water rights becomes important. First, it helps to understand what a water right is. For those of you not on a city or municipal system, such as rural properties located outside of[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: School gets $2,500 challenge grant
Dear Editor: The Rural Schools Project, as part of the RBC Historical Society, is pleased to announce that one of the RBC Historical Society members has put up a $2,500 challenge grant for the restoration of the Coal Creek School.
Letter to the Editor: Liberals have misplaced compassion
Dear Editor: Liberals (Democrats) claim to be compassionate empathizers dedicated to protecting the poor or otherwise disadvantaged.
From My Window… Hooray! Election finally over and Cowboys keep winning
Looking out the window this morning, I see, for the second day, the clearest skies, brightest clouds and sunniest shadows I have seen in several months. By golly, we did survive another election year and the sun still rose—following the most negative, nasty, personal, derogatory, disrespectful, lying and deceptive election[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Clean Water Act anniversary a time for celebration
Dear Editor: In the height of this crazy political season, it’s good to remember that clean, reliable water is one of those rare apolitical issues.