RBC I I’m Chip McCrory, the independent candidate for 9th Judicial District Attorney for Rio Blanco, Garfield and Pitkin Counties. As an independent, I am not the choice of political insiders. All voters in the District, regardless of party, signed petitions to place me on the ballot. As an independent,[Read More…]
Tag: 2016 Election
A Look at the West: It seems like neither party is talking the issues
RBC I The next few weeks in politics are a little like the All-Star break in baseball. With the Republican and Democratic national conventions upon us, it’s a good time to step back and assess this year’s election. Which carries bad news for both parties.
Letter to the Editor: Election this year like a football game
Dear Editor: This presidential election is like a football game. The Republicans are against the Democrats. Donald Trump is the Republican quarterback and Hillary Clinton is the Democratic quarterback. Trump, if you want to win the game, you send your linemen after Hillary Clinton; you do not send your linemen[Read More…]
Candidate Tracy in Meeker today
MEEKER I Emily Tracy, the Democratic candidate for Colorado State Senate District 8, will be walking in Meeker today, visiting with voters about issues important to them. Tracy will also attend the Natural Resource Tour reception on Thursday evening at the Heritage Culture Center and Museum, plus a meet and[Read More…]
Analysis: Oil and gas issues costly to state economy, jobs
RBC I A new economic impact analysis confirms that the proposed ballot initiative for 2,500 foot setbacks of oil and gas wells would have a dramatically negative impact on the Colorado economy. The study, commissioned by the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp. and completed by the Business Research Division at[Read More…]
A Look at the Nation: Just what is it that Trump, Cinton are fighting for?
RBC I Barring any more surprises from the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, the race for the presidency is set. So this seems a good time to step back and consider just what it is that Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are fighting about.
From My Window: Republicans, Trump have some good ideas, but concerns exist
Three days ago, I finished watching the last of four days of the Republican National Convention. I have made a habit out of watching the Democratic and Republican conventions as the two groups have gathered every four years since about 1964—including the messy 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago.
Letter to the Editor: Hill thanks voters
Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who voted for me in the primary election. At the same time I want to thank all the voters, as you have exercised your right to determine the direction our county will follow for the next four years.
Rector grateful for support in commission race, looking to learn particulars
RANGELY I Rangely businessman Jeff Rector says he is most grateful for the support of Rio Blanco County Republicans who voted for him in last week’s GOP primary election, when he defeated incumbent Republican Jon Hill for the District 3 Rio Blanco County commissioner seat.
Two new county commissioners coming in January
RBC I Two new county commissioners will take their seats in Rio Blanco County in January as the Republican primary election Tuesday ended up with former Rio Blanco County Sheriff Si Woodruff soundly defeating incumbent Jeff Eskelson and Rangely businessman Jeff Rector squeaking by incumbent Jon Hill by 17 votes.
Letter to the Editor: Jon Hill for county commissioner
Dear Editor: Rio Blanco County is in a precarious position. We have lost a tremendous amount of revenue mainly due to the decline of the oil/gas related industries. Not only do the employees directly employed by this industry suffer, the effects trickle down to almost every household in the county[Read More…]
County GOP holds primary
RBC I Rio Blanco County’s Republican primary ballot, mailed to active Republican voters this week, is an exciting one as there are five contested races on the ballot.
Come say hi!
There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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