Opinion

Letter: Thanks for help after vehicle broke down

Our vehicle broke down Saturday about a mile out of town. I would really like to thank Judy Bivens who saw us from her house and came down to see if she could help. Two sheriff’s deputies — I didn’t get their names — but we very much appreciate your[Read More…]

September 15, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

NSDAR dedicates Wallihan grave site

On Aug. 21, the Augusta Wallihan Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated the newly renovated and landscaped grave site of A.G. and Augusta Wallihan in Lay. This was the first historic preservation project completed by the chapter that was organized in 2009.

September 14, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Bridge doesn’t need to be replaced

Rio Blanco County and the Colorado Department of Transportation are partners in a project to replace a bridge over the South Fork of the White River a few miles below the South Fork Campground. The existing bridge is a single lane, steel truss located on a single-lane county road, which[Read More…]

September 13, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Thanks to all who contributed to school

The Meeker School Board has many to thank for their contributions to the new elementary school and its opening celebration. The taxpayers are on the top of the list for making this and the improvements at the high school and middle school possible. The learning environment in the new building[Read More…]

September 12, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: There’s a better use for taxpayers’ money

Please tell us the Town of Meeker is not using taxpayers’ money pursuing legal action for a sign on a moving vehicle. The signs on trucks, trailers and other moving stock are a common sight on your streets. The trucks have been parked at many different places as well. While[Read More…]

September 10, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Opinion: There’s no reason to punish myself for past mistakes

Sometimes, this job sucks. And so does life sometimes. In case you haven’t already guessed, I’ve gone through a rough patch lately, for reasons professional and personal. Mistakes are hard to live with, whether in life or on the job.

September 10, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Letter: Thanks for taking us to the state fair

We would like it to say thank you to Dessa Watson and Heather Franklin for taking us to the Colorado State Fair. It was very fun.

September 7, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times 1 comment

Letter: Report from the Rangely Food Bank

Since my last letter, the Rangely Food Bank has received two refrigerators from Byrne Equipment Sales of Craig and Albert Knoblock of Rangely. The Catholic Church has bought us a new upright freezer. We have received several food and toiletries donations and a cash donation of $100. Sales of peanut[Read More…]

September 5, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Opinion: The movie, ‘Taking Chance,’ was like real life for couple

When Tracy and Teresa Mack of Meeker watched the movie “Taking Chance,” it was like watching real life. Because it was. “It was really strange, but knowing the story, it was an instant cry through the whole movie,” Teresa said.

September 4, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Letter: Looking for local families of military

I am affiliated with the group www.soldiersangels.org, which sends care packages to soldiers stationed oversea. I have funds in an account that have been donated by the people in our community for just this purpose.

August 27, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Theos is now a life woolgrower member

At the recently held convention of the Colorado Woolgrowers Association in Montrose, Nick Theos was accorded the honor of a lifetime membership for his service to the livestock industry, and particularly the sheep industry. Mike Harper, president, CWGA, made the announcement at the closing luncheon at the convention.

August 26, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: To the community work group

Editor’s note: Following is a letter from Mayor Mandi Etheridge, sent to members of a community work group, following the work session with Richard Sales about the old elementary school. The Board of Trustees for the town of Meeker recently met with Richard Sales with the Colorado Center for Community[Read More…]

August 25, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled