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Opinion
Private water rights still at risk
RBC I With great foresight, the founders of this nation endeavored to protect private property from the federal government. In the West, we know that this protection extends to privately-held water rights.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for caring about Dad
Dear Editor: Happy holidays! This is an open letter to the Rangely community.
From My Window… A big difference between cold and frigid temperatures
Whew! That was one cold week we just went through and I would admit I was ill prepared.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for help with parade of lights
Dear Editor: The Meeker Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all who participated in the 2013 Parade of Lights. For those community members who came out to brave the cold, thank you for helping make our community celebration successful.
Letter to the Editor: County has new CDOT communications mgr.
Dear Editor: This is a open letter to dear friends in the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Region 3 area, which includes Rio Blanco County. I have worked with many of you over the past decade on plenty of exciting CDOT projects and news stories. So while I will greatly miss[Read More…]
Shale down but not out!
RBC I Oil shale boosters and other enthusiasts were gathered at an annual Colorado School of Mines conference recently, when the talk turned to Shell Oil’s announcement that it was abandoning its oil shale project in western Colorado.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to those in rangeland monitoring training program
Dear Editor: As good stewards of the land, ranchers continually strive to improve their management of the rangelands. The Douglas Creek and White River conservation districts are pleased to have an additional four local ranchers take advantage of the Districts’ Rangeland Monitoring Training Program during 2013.
From My Window… Airport dedication honors decades of service; work well done
Well, it looks like winter is upon us this week, and it may well be around for a few days. It has really been pretty nice around here with cold nights but days in the 40-degrees range. However, that is now just a few short days. It looks like we[Read More…]
Christian Church has open doors
Dear Editor: Although Rangely Christian Church is in a period of transition as we diligently search for our new pastor, we want the community to know that we are excited about this time of renewal and revival and would love to have them and their families join us.
Regarding polio information in county
Dear Editor: I practiced medicine in Meeker for two years, circa 1950, and, on one occasion, I was asked by the Colorado State Health Department to go to Willow Creek Oil Camp and give gamma globulin shots to the children of that town since there was one reported case of[Read More…]
From My Window… Broncos not down yet; shop locally where you can
I imagine that there were quite a few Denver Broncos left stunned following the overtime mishap on Sunday night against the Patriots, not to mention the Broncos blowing a 24-point halftime lead. However, not all was lost as Denver is still in first place with the Kansas City Chiefs and[Read More…]
Come say hi!
As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
15 hours ago
Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
2 days ago
A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
2 days ago
Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
3 days ago
The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
3 days ago
MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
4 days ago
The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
4 days ago
With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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