Opinion

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

Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Community

First and foremost, my thoughts and prayers are with the family from Rangely who suffered a tragic loss last week. There are many events to bring people together in the shortest (but sometimes longest) month of the year.

February 3, 2012 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Senior exemption

Dear Editor: The Colorado Constitution establishes a property tax exemption for senior citizens and disabled veterans. For those who qualify, 50 percent of the first $200,000 in actual value of the primary residence is exempted from property tax.

January 31, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: RBC planner responds

Dear Editor: In response to Mr. Casto’s letter of Jan. 12, asserting county officials are doing a poor job of supporting business, I feel that in order to come to an informed judgment, the public needs the correct details of the situation presented. In that the letter does not identify[Read More…]

January 30, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled