Dear Editor: This is proof that Rangely truly is a “great place” to live. Where else would employers allow their employees to miss work because they were volunteering their time to fight a house fire?
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: What’s happening at the Meeker firehouse
Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to let everyone in the Meeker community know what’s going on down at the firehouse.
From My Window… Never underestimate ease of, need for college degree
It is wonderful to see and hear about all the Meeker and Rangely high school seniors filling out applications, taking their tests, checking into scholarships and grants and even student loans in preparation for life after high school.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks from the Coulter family
Dear Editor: We would like to extend a special thank you to the Rio Blanco County Commissioners for approving the name change to Coulter Field at Meeker Airport.
Letter to the Editor: Level playing field for local businesses
Dear Editor: This is an open letter of opinion to the businesses, organizations and diverse groups in Rio Blanco County. As we all struggle to make ends meet and control our budgets to be fiscally responsible, it is even more important to circulate our business and monies within our communities.[Read More…]
From My Window… Avoid the flu; Looking at life with terminal cancer
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sometimes the old window gets a little foggy, and stories, columns and features that show up do more justice to journalism than I ever could. Below are two health-related columns. The first is written by Margie Joy, the development and community relations manager at Pioneers Medical Center in[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Amick announces retirement in 2015
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to all Rio Blanco County voters. Jan. 13, 2015, will mark the end of my sixth term as Rio Blanco County Clerk, a position I’ve been honored to serve in over the past 23 years. I do want to let the voters of[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: RE-1 board declares fiscal emergency
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to all residents in Meeker School District-RE1. Last week, the Meeker Board of Education (MBE) approved current policy DBH and declared the school district in a fiscal emergency.
Letter to the Editor: Letter of ironies
Dear Editor: Irony 1: We are told not to judge all Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics. But, on the other hand, we are also encouraged to judge all gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. How is that supposed to work? Irony 2: The Food[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for love of animals at shelter
Dear Editor: The Rangely Animal Shelter animals and staff would like to thank Kadence Wagner of Rangely for her big heart and love for animals.
From My Window… Herald Times: A look back at past year, looking forward
This is a good time of year to look back at the 10 months I have been here as editor of the Herald Times — the good and bad of it all — and to look forward to what is upcoming in 2014 to hopefully bring improvements to the publication[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Mental health first aid class scheduled
Dear Editor: I wanted to let all the agencies that have expressed an interest in getting some of their staff trained in Mental Health First Aid that Mind Springs Health will be holding a classes on Jan. 16 and 23 at Rangely District Hospital.