Last week while returning from Denver I had a blowout on my left rear tire between Meeker and Rifle. Within two minutes, two gentlemen from ExxonMobil had stopped and within 15 minutes had changed my tire.
Opinion
Letter: A vote for Wendy Gutierrez on Aug. 10
In response to Kim Rochelle’s letter, “grow” as defined by Webster incorporates some of the following descriptors: “… to come into being or be produced naturally …; thrive; increase in size, quantity or degree or in some specified manner … and develop toward maturity …”
Letter: Thanks to emergency responders in fire
We would like to express our sincere thanks to the Meeker Volunteer Fire Department, Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office and our neighbors whose timely response to our brush fire on Sunday saved us from what could have been much more than a brush fire. It is a great thing that[Read More…]
Lots of interest in two local political races in primary
Judging by the number of political signs posted around the county, there’s a lot of interest in the two contested local races in the Republican primary. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Joe Collins, who will retire his seat on the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners in January.
Letter: We need new blood on County Commission
Attention Rio Blanco County voters: It’s time we as citizens take control of our county and elect a commissioner with true leadership, strong ethics, integrity and who is not afraid to rock the boat.
Letter: Some local opinions seem oxymoronic
The definition of an oxymoron is: A figure in which an epithet of a contrary signification is added to a word; e. g., cruel kindness; laborious idleness. I think we all see oxymorons in our world and government on a daily basis. These are the ones I see.
Letter: WRBM says thanks for fireworks support
The Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District Board of Directors would like to thank Mr. Bill Laster and Mr. Billy Estes, parks superintendent, his staff, the Rangely Rural Fire Protection District and all of the volunteers who made the Fourth of July fireworks show one of the best[Read More…]
Letter: Hot rod drivers seemed in control
I wanted to write in response to last week’s rant on the parade from Earl. Yes, there could have been an accident. Every day, in any given place, there can be an accident. If we all lived in fear of what could happen, we’d never leave our homes. Although accidents[Read More…]
Letter: The Bronco has closed, but staff says thanks
To the folks of Rangely and CNCC students, past and present, I’d like to give you all a special thanks and let you know that the last time you were in the Bronco was your last time. Sorry to say the Bronco will not re-open this next semester.
Letter: ‘Crazy’ idea proposed for Septemberfest
Septemberfest is quickly approaching upon us here in Rangely; I’ve come up with an idea for the event, but I’m gonna need some help. Here’s what I have planned, I would like to have a “Crazy Quilt” made by different people in the community and then all sewn together to[Read More…]
Letter: Parade organizers should consider safety
I was appalled when watching the Meeker Fourth of July parade, when these hot rod cars stopped down the street from us, put on the brakes and started spinning their tires at a very high rate of speed, then took off as fast as they could, spinning the tires for[Read More…]
Letter: Regulations holding back gas exploration
Enjoy the paper as usual. I especially enjoyed the fact that the county has begun an informational column titled “The County Cubicle.” I believe the dialogue will be very useful.
