Dear Editor: An article written by the Rio Blanco Herald Times regarding the survey the county performed stated that only 50 percent of the public was “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with the Rio Blanco County Assessor’s Office.
Opinion
From My Window… Recreation districts a real bonus; Fall Festival for all
I’ve been around in this business for a long time. I favor some of the old-fashioned ways, but I try to keep an open mind on the new ways of thinking. I left Wyoming in 1987 and returned to Colorado in early 2013 to a different world. Now that I[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Backing hike in school tax levy
Dear Editor: After reading the Aug. 29 story, “RE-1 School District to Seek Increased Tax Mill Levy,” I want to express support for this initiative. Despite difficult economic circumstances and significant tax loads, I believe it is important that our community continue to maintain a high priority on funding and[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for support in time of sorrow
Dear Editor: I would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral service for my mother, Liz DeVore, as well as those who sent flowers and condolences.
From My Window… Pretty sunny outside my window, but gas stinks
Two weeks ago, while driving around Meeker and back and forth between the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials and a few other photos that needed to be taken, the warning light on my car’s dashboard lit up, indicating that my car was overheating.
Letter to the Editor: Don’t destroy our old school
Dear Editor: First off, I’m not sentimental about having attended school in the old elementary school. I am, however, passionate about saving a true historic building in its entirety to the benefit of all residents of Rio Blanco County.
Letter to the Editor: Efforts to secure funds for highways
Dear Editor: Finally, a group, MPACT64, (Club 20 is a member) is leading an effort to secure more funds for our deteriorating state highway system.
Letter to the Editor: Community center not needed
Dear Editor: I am totally amused by the number of people who have written letters to the editor and articles for the paper regarding “the Justice Center.” Really people, you should not open your mouth until you have checked out the facts.
From My Window… Pot sales an issue to ponder; Classic a woolly success
Out my window, I see a few unsettling clouds on the horizon in the form of debate that has the potential to divide the “old school” residents of Meeker and Rangely from what could be described as the “new thought” residents of the two towns.
Letter to the Editor: Postmaster moving on, says thanks
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to the Meeker Community. I have accepted a transfer and will be leaving the Meeker Post Office as of Sept. 1.
Letter to the Editor: Aghast over plan for old elementary school
Dear Editor: Addressing the article on the Rio Blanco County Commissioners published in the local newspaper on Aug. 22, I was simply aghast to read of their plans and or ideas (regarding the old Meeker elementary school).
Letter to the Editor: Treated well in Meeker
Dear Editor: My father, Roy Green, was born in Meeker, Colo., in 1919. He is no longer living, but I wanted to visit Meeker, where I was also born.
