It is amazing what a convenient forum the “Letter to the Editor” column is in our nation’s newspapers.
Opinion
Opinion: Weekend mountain hike took my breath away … literally
I know now, Coloradans are a bunch of liars. I went hiking Saturday near Glenwood Springs — yes, I actually went out of town, something people who know me will be surprised to learn — and each time I came upon a fellow hiker and asked how far I had[Read More…]
Letter: Store owners says thank you for help
I would like to say thank you to the following people for making a difference to families who need help here in Colorado since we started officially in August. Due to their kindness with huge amounts of donations, three families in Colorado have been helped.
How proposed budget cuts would affect state programs
Tough decisions impacting Colorado’s budget, as proposed by Governor Bill Ritter during a meeting before the Joint Budget Committee Aug. 18, modify the timeline and potentially funds available through the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF).
Letter: Opinions OK, if you were at the meeting
To Josh Halstead, the haughty, supercilious, self-aggrandizing position he took in last week’s Herald Times is truly astonishing.
Letter: Anti-Mexican feelings disturb letter writer
I am writing this in response to the town hall article and Mr. Halstead’s comments last week. First, I would like to say to Mr. Halstead, thank you! It is such a relief to hear that I am not the only one who isn’t anti-Mexican/anti-Spanish.
Letter: Words don’t mean same thing to all
There has been quite the murmur of political opinions in the Rio Blanco Herald Times as of late. More recently of those who lean to the left.
Letter: Right-wing comments were embarrassing
This letter is in response to the comments in last week’s article about the town hall-style meeting held with the Senate leaders.
Letter: WREA manager sees problems with bill
I am writing to express my concern with the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (HR 2454), which passed the U.S. House of Representatives by seven votes in late June and will be considered by the Senate in September.
Letter: Thanks to those who gave to Relay for Life
The “Bunco Buddies” would like to thank Gary and Kathy Staley of Sweetbriar’s Gift Shop and Jane and Mike Miller of Quality Carpet and Furnishings for supplying donations for the silent auction at the Relay for Life.
Letter: Another viewpoint on oil and gas industry
I am writing in regard to an article in your Aug. 20 edition written by a representative from the Western Slope Colorado Oil and Gas Association (WSCOGA) and pertaining to regulation of that industry.
Letter: Fly the flag, show your pride in America!
The wife and I (both senior citizens) enjoy the recreational pastime “driving for pleasure,” frowned on, of course, by environmentalists.