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.
Opinion
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…]
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.
Loose Ends: The not-so-wild kingdom
The graying muzzle and backside of the old dog make it obvious.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…]
Letter to the Editor: Eighty years and counting
Dear Editor: Betsie Thompson, the closest daughter of five girls living in various places, was the head of a fabulous birthday party for me with all the girls and grandchildren helping to make my day on Dec. 15 something special.
Meeker Locals
While the recent snowfall was a welcome addition to the high country, it sure made driving a mess. That said, this has been one of the strangest winters we’ve had in a long while.
Loose Ends: Reservations only
Please return my call, as I need a reservation for one person for one night.” “I need to board my cat for two weeks, so could you please call back?” “I have to be in Meeker and want to make sure I have some place to stay, could you return[Read More…]
