We would like to thank Christina Mendoza Rocha for taking awesome care of our cousin Johnny Dominguez this past year.
Opinion
Opinion: Keep the Western Slope whole
Last week, the General Assembly’s 10-member redistricting committee released their proposed maps outlining Colorado’s new Congressional boundaries. The maps offered by the Democrats and Republican members of the committee are as different as night and day.
Letter to the Editor: Troester’s view of nuclear incident
Dear Editor: Do you remember me? Donna and I operated the Meeker Herald and Rangely Times from 1995 to 2000.
Letter to the Editor: What a good idea
Dear Editor: What a good idea! Wouldn’t it be great to turn on the TV and hear any U.S. president, Democrat or Republican, give the following speech?
Loose Ends: Treasures hidden in view
The continued popularity of television’s “Antiques Roadshow” demonstrates how many people squirrel their family treasures away.
Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Perseverance
“Endeavor to persevere,” said Lone Watie, the Indian character in the 1976 movie “The Outlaw Josey Wales.”
Letter to the Editor: Family extends many thanks
Dear Editor: Elliott M. Burke (March 17, 1929 ~ April 10, 2011) The Elliott M. Burke family would like to thank White River Market for the funeral reception, Rangely sheriff’s and police departments as well as the Cherry Hills Village Police Department, the Rangely and Englewood Masons, the local veterans,[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Water district opinion
Dear Editor: In response to Shawn Welder’s impassioned letter asking for support of the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District, some general background for the letter concerning the water rights position issue the district finds itself in and the feasibility study that the district has received grant money for, is needed.
Letter to the Editor: Sportsmen say thank you to participants
Dear Editor: Thanks to all who helped the Meeker Sportsman’s Club put on another great 3D Archery Tournament and the purchase of brand new targets.
Letter to the Editor: Assessor information
To all Rio Blanco County taxpayers: As directed by state law, the county assessor is responsible for valuing all property in the county. This year is a reappraisal year for all counties in Colorado; and, all properties have been revalued using sales for an 18-month period ending June 30, 2010.
Letter to the Editor: Welcome home
Dear Editor: We just want to say thank you to everyone in Meeker for their kindness and concern after Ran’s death.
Letter to the Editor: Crime and punishment
Dear Editor: When reading the crime and punishment section of my local newspaper (the business pages), I’m continually reminded of the gross inequities inherent in our criminal justice system.
