Opinion

How’s RBC spending your tax dollars?

RBC I If you are interested in the answer to that question, this is the best time of the year to look into it – while next year’s financial plan is being formulated.

October 23, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker Locals

There’s a holiday this week. Sunday is Mother-In-Law Day. Give the lady a call! If you haven’t already been deluged with breast cancer awareness information, October is breast cancer awareness month. If you are a woman 40 years of age or older, don’t forget to schedule your annual mammogram.

October 23, 2011 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Thanks from author

Dear Editor: We would like to extend a special thanks to all the people that supported Danny’s book signing at Avis’ Village Floral on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011.

October 23, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Loose Ends: Neighboring makes a difference

Rural community life is dependent on the bond between community members. No matter what is going on politically or economically, people do reach out and make a difference in the lives of their fellow residents.

October 22, 2011 by Dolly Viscardi Comments are Disabled

Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Vote

Ballots have been mailed to registered voters in Rio Blanco County and I encourage everyone to please vote.

October 22, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Obama obsessed with oil company taxes

Dear Editor: On Fortune magazine’s recent list of the most profitable companies in 2010, Exxon’s profit as a percent of revenues was 8.6 percent. By sharp contrast, Coca-Cola’s was 34 percent. Google’s was 29 percent.

October 17, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker Locals

Snow? Already? Yep, combined with some pretty chilly weather, too. Good hunting weather, hopefully, as locals and visitors alike head for the hills.

October 16, 2011 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Proposition seeks to save our schools

Dear Editor: Two weeks ago the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budget announced that the state will need to cut $200-$500 million from its fiscal year 2012-2013 budget.

October 16, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Loose Ends: Weather unwise

What should I pack?” asked a first-time visitor to the White River valley. This question is often asked as if there is a definitive answer. No one understands when most people respond with a vague answer that indicates even year-round residents don’t have a clue.

October 15, 2011 by Dolly Viscardi Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Candidate withdraws from board election

Dear Editor: It is with regret that I withdraw my name from the ballot of the RE-1 School Board election coming in November. I came to the realization that I was not going to be able to commit 100 percent to the responsibilities and obligations which the Meeker school board[Read More…]

October 15, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Up and down el Rio Blanco: No new taxes

Meeker High School teacher and former Colorado state representative Kathleen Kelley quoted president Thomas Jefferson before moderating the Meeker Board of Education candidate forum Monday last.

October 14, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

How to volunteer with passion

RBC I If volunteerism is a measure of someone’s passion, then Lisa Sellman’s passion knows no bounds. Sellman, a professional dog trainer and owner of a pet care business, volunteers with activities ranging from working at an animal shelter to taking disabled kids on nature hikes during the summer. She[Read More…]

October 13, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled