Rangely residents were out in droves this past weekend as Septemberfest brought residents and visitors to a wide variety of locations for an even wider variety of events to celebrate Labor Day.
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Commissioners ignoring public
Dear Editor: Having read the Aug. 22 Herald Times article titled “County has four plans for justice center using old school,” it occurs to me that there is “a rat in the wood pile.”
Letter to the Editor: Specific Range Call parade photo sought
Dear Editor: I rode my hopped-up 2000 black and chrome Harley Davidson motorcycle in Meeker’s Range Call Parade on the Fourth of July.
From My Window… Heartwarming support for Avery; busy start to September
It is truly heartwarming to see a community jump behind one of its members and throw out a rope to help support that member who has fallen prey to a truly tough time.
Letter to the Editor: Letter regarding trailhead parking
Dear Editor: I guess it is illegal to park your vehicle on a public street in Meeker? I received a visit from the Meeker Police Department at my house today to tell me not to park on a public street. I must digress a bit here.
Letter to the Editor: “Home Of…” suggestion
Dear Editor: I have a suggestion, and maybe it is one you have already received.
From My Window… Be aware of school children; more fun coming
Rangely schools are open and Meeker schools will have their first day in class on Sept. 3, so it is certainly time to put out the words of caution that parents love and children hate — “Watch out for children walking and biking on the sidewalks and streets because school[Read More…]
From my window… County’s fair brings flashback to cock-eyed turkey event
By many standards, I assume, most of us do some pretty weird stuff as children. My affinity for “strange” pets and animals many times left my parents shaking their heads.
Letter to the Editor: Thank you to Meeker Fire Department
Dear Editor: Recently, lightning struck about 20 yards across the fence in our neighbor’s property towards the top of the hill where we have a small cabin. Many of our neighbors saw the strike and the subsequent burst of flame as the field began to burn, and they called 911.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Color Run help
Dear Editor: On July 6, New Eden Pregnancy Care Services in Rangely hosted its inaugural (hopefully!) 5K Color Run. There were 73 participants of all ages, joyfully dressed in white, eagerly awaiting their being doused in paint.
Letter to the Editor: Keep energy, recreation balance
Dear Editor: Hunting and fishing in northwest Colorado is a tradition that goes back generations to pioneering trappers and fur-bearers. Mule deer and sage grouse were once much more abundant than they are now and were hunted in greater numbers.
Letter to the Editor: Friendly but not welcoming
Dear Editor: My name is Joannie Tripe and I have lived in Meeker since 1998. I just finished reading your column, “From My Window,” in the Aug. 1 edition of the Rio Blanco Herald Times. I found today’s article really struck a chord with me. I agree with you that[Read More…]
