For the past three years, Scott Pierson has satisfactorily performed his work responsibilities as the executive director of the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District. Due to a difference in management philosophy, the district board and Mr. Pierson agreed to the amicable separation of his employment, effective Sept.[Read More…]
Opinion
Letter: Humble thanks
New Eden Pregnancy Care Services, located at 345 Main St. in Meeker, humbly thanks those who donated to the yard sale. $1,160 was given to help this important service to help our women and their babies!
Letter: Bounty on Coyotes
The deer herd in Rio Blanco County is the lowest it has been in the last 50 years since my family has been processing game. I will admit there were too many deer in the ‘50s for the range to support along with cows, sheep and yes, wild horses.
Letter to the Editor: Keep the name of the pageant the same
Dear Editor: It was interesting to me that Dolly Viscardi, in her column a couple of weeks ago, used my Uncle Roy (LaRoy) Purdy to reinforce an argument for changing the name of the Meeker Massacre Pageant to the Meeker Pageant. Needless to say, I knew Roy Purdy very well.
Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Show time!
The Rio Blanco County fair is always one of my favorite events to attend and to photograph. Lots of kids, all hustling, smiling, wet and muddy, while preparing for show time.
Loose Ends: Steers tried to skedaddle before sale
Will you come see me show my sheep at the fair this summer?” asked one of my younger friends earlier this year.
Meeker Locals
B y the time you read this, the U.S. may be on the verge of defaulting on its loans. But we’ll have NFL football this fall!
Making the case that Medicaid works
RBC I You never know what obstacles life is going to put in front of you. When I was 25, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Before I turned 30, I was using a wheelchair.
Letter to the Editor: Block Iran on the Arabian peninsula
Dear Editor: The Iraqi Shiites have increased their attacks on American troops in Iraq. June saw 14 U.S. soldiers killed, which is the highest death toll since 2008.
Up and Down El Rio Blanco
In my humble opinion, women are God’s greatest creation. I believe this to be true for many reasons, with the ability to create life being at the top of the list.I’m blessed to be surrounded by God’s greatest creation: my mom, my sisters, my wife, my daughters, granddaughter, nieces and[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor:Exchange students need host families in Rangely area
Dear Editor: International high school exchange students are coming to study in the Rangely area during the 2011-12 school year.
Letter to the Editor: Parents urged to review children’s immunization records
Dear Editor: Rio Blanco County Department of Public Health and Environment would like to remind parents to be sure and review their children’s immunization records before the upcoming school year.