Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Hospital improvement

Hospital improvement Dear Editor: Mr. Harman’s letter last week concerning hospital improvements or replacement was very much appreciated.

February 26, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker Locals

If you are into snowmobiling, or love someone who is, find a way to support the James Sizemore Memorial poker run this weekend.

February 17, 2012 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Letters to the Editor: Feb. 16, 2012

Facility needs assessment underway Dear Editor: In last week’s (Feb. 9, 2012) “Letters to the Editor,” Mrs. Whiteman asked a valid question, one that deserves a straight and direct answer.

February 17, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letters to the Editor: Feb. 9, 2012

Dembowski family appreciates support Dear Editor: On behalf of Traker Frank Dembowski’s entire family, we want to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts. The tremendous amount of support we have received is truly amazing. No words can ever express how thankful we are to have such a loving[Read More…]

February 15, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Loose Ends: Dreaming

“We are living our dream,” the woman said when asked what brought her and her husband to this area a year earlier.

February 13, 2012 by Dolly Viscardi Comments are Disabled

Meeker Locals

Next Tuesday is Valentine’s Day. Don’t forget.

February 12, 2012 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

White suggests economic answers

RBC I The recession has hit rural Colorado worse than other parts of the state. At the end of 2011, the unemployment rate for the Western Slope was significantly higher than the statewide unemployment rate.

February 8, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Time to end Somali piracy

Dear Editor: The recent rescue of hostages in Somalia by a Navy Seal Team brings into focus the ongoing problem we have with the Somali pirates. These pirates continue to wreak havoc on commercial shipping off the coast of Africa and there are numerous ships and hostages currently being held[Read More…]

February 7, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Support Alzheimer’s Project Act

Dear Editor: How can it be that a year has passed since Mom died? After a two-decade long descent into dementia, dependence and debilitation, Dorothy is free from Alzheimer’s but her survivors aren’t. Alzheimer’s continues to devastate us, infecting our every memory of this beautiful, beloved person.

February 5, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Loose Ends: The not-so-wild kingdom

The graying muzzle and backside of the old dog make it obvious.

February 4, 2012 by Dolly Viscardi Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Republicans urged to participate in caucus

Dear Editor: I would like to remind the registered Republican voters of Rio Blanco County to participate in our precinct caucuses on Feb. 7 at 7 p.m.

February 4, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker Locals

Happy Groundhog’s Day! Hey, who cares what happened in Pennsylvania, did our local groundhogs (i.e. whistle pigs and/or ground squirrels) see their shadows this morning? Oh, who cares. We all know we’ve got at least six more weeks of winter. Put on your mittens and suck it up.

February 3, 2012 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled