Dear Editor: On Dec. 10, 2004, I was involved in the pursuit and shooting death of Everett Link. My actions that night was credited with saving the life of Anthony Mazzola and another deputy. Dec. 10, 2010, I retired from the Sheriff’s Office and became the Lieutenant of Patrol[Read More…]
Opinion
Letter: Thanks from Franklin on school board election
Dear Community: I would like to thank you for your support and for your confidence in my abilities to be a fair and well-informed school board member. I will do my very best. Sincerely, Ann Franklin Meeker
Letter: ‘For the safety of all Americans’
Dear Editor: I will not tolerate a liar, nor will I condone the actions of those who knowingly repeat lies. Since the current administration took office over 1,510,000 illegal aliens have been encountered in our southern border states. [1] It would be illogical to assume that they were all tested[Read More…]
Loose Ends: The political ring
I was so sorry to hear Rio Blanco County had a low voter turnout this year. Yet, I somehow expected it. Visiting with family and friends these past few weeks before the election I got the feeling that so many people were disgusted with the entire political process, they didn’t[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: It’s time we take care of our own
One of the unexpected perks of this job has been meeting and interacting with our local veterans. In the last five years I’ve had the privilege of getting to know a handful of them through articles and interviews and they are some of the finest, kindest, gentlest souls I’ve ever[Read More…]
What happens after election day?
Ten returned ballots are randomly selected and set aside to be opened eighth days after Election Day. This is called the “Eight Day Hold” procedure. These ballots, along with any out of country residents’ ballots and any Provisional ballots are then processed and counted on the ninth day after the[Read More…]
Conservation Corner: Ag irrigators cite multiple needs, challenges
Irrigation technology has continued to advance over the decades, however, in many watersheds – including the White River – some of the irrigation infrastructure is not in fully functional condition. In fact, some of the infrastructure is a century old or more and needs repair or replacement. The Colorado Water[Read More…]
CNCC Corner: CNCC enters its 60th year
This fall has been busy with some exciting events and opportunities at CNCC, and it’s not over yet! On Oct. 13, 2021, CNCC closed out its 59th year and started its journey forward to the 60th year. In January of 1961, construction of what was then an extension campus of[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Christmas cards
Admittedly, I am old fashioned when it comes to Christmas cards. I love receiving them and I enjoy sending them. I include a chatty letter with the year’s highlights, adhere Christmas stamps, and start planning early. One of my annual goals is to have our Christmas card design and an[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: But does it help?
Oh, the name-calling and the slurs and the coded messages coming from both sides of the street… It’s a way to vent, to release some of that pent-up frustration and anger and dissatisfaction we’ve got bottled up inside. Sometimes it’s a bit humorous, sometimes it’s crass and tacky. It’s almost[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: Nov. 4, 2021
Veterans welcome at BMS lunch Nov. 11 Dear Editor: The Barone Middle School Student Council Activities Committee would like to serve our local veterans lunch at BMS on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. The lunch will be provided by the Chamber of Commerce. The committee will help serve the lunch. On[Read More…]
Budget discussions continue at RBC
Editor’s Note: Numbers listed in this article are based on the latest proposed budget available at rbc.us and may not reflect recent changes or adjustments to estimated 2021 revenues and expenditures. This article also does not cover all the department budget meetings that have taken place so far. The HT[Read More…]
