I am uncertain how last week’s article regarding the police call to the Martins had any relevancy to the tragic events that took place for that family. Nowhere was there any indication that one event affected the other. The story is presented in a way to allow each individual reader[Read More…]
Opinion
Letter: Pageant is seeking a new director
For 72 years, the people of Meeker, Colorado have come together once a year to put on the Meeker Massacre Pageant. The pageant is a unique and special part of our community’s history and a true piece of Americana.
Letter: Brother is being treated unfairly
Until now I’ve been trying to stay out of my brother’s problems and to remain neutral concerning the publicity John and his family have been getting from you, and from the local rumor mill.
Rangely’s Crab Crack is crack event in community
On Rangely’s social calendar for the year, there are several major events, including Septemberfest, Holidayfest, the Fourth of July fireworks at Kenney Reservoir and the college’s annual foundation dinner.
Letter: 2009 was reappraisal year for property tax
Property tax notices have been sent to property owners by the county treasurer. 2009 was a reappraisal year. Property values for the 2009 tax year reflect property sales from Jan. 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008.
Shared grief is yet another attribute of small towns
When news spread of the Jan. 19 accident involving two children, one who later died, the community grieved, right along with the family.
Letter: Does Hidden Gems have hidden agenda?
As the Hidden Gems wilderness campaign gathers speed, maybe it’s time to slow down and ask some questions that have yet to be posed.
Letter: No more spending on nonessential programs
The national debt ceiling has just been increased by $1.9 trillion. The total debt is a staggering amount incomprehensible to most of us.
Letter: Cattle group leader went too far in letter
Last week, Jon Hill, president of our Rio Blanco Stockgrowers Association, in a letter to the editor on these pages, challenged “every rancher — to join the association,” in order, he suggested, to have more political clout. This is a noble call with which I wholeheartedly agree.
Letter: Meeker has already tried four-day school
In total dismay I read of the consideration of Rangely schools switching to a four-day week. It appears from the article on the front page of the Herald Times that Barry Williams, said to be Rangely school superintendent, is leading the consideration.
Letter: Cribbage players raised $300 in tourney
On Jan. 31, 18 eager cribbage players played in the benefit cribbage tournament at Mountain Valley Bank.
Letter: Question: What gets in the paper and why?
I submitted a picture and short paragraph about the graduation of my son from the U.S. Marine boot camp. That was over two weeks ago. When I checked the paper Jan. 29, it still had not been printed.
