By ED PECK Special to the Herald Times M olly sued to divorce Mr. Bert S. Rink in September 1924, charging non-support. She kept the ranch and the royalties. The court proceedings were interrupted when Mr. Rink’s redhead girlfriend showed up in court. Molly exhibited her less than kindly feelings[Read More…]
Tag: Guest Column
Loose Ends – Community care and concern
Every once in a while the news of the week in this small town looks like history repeating itself. One of these unexpected events will shake not only a family but a community to its core, especially with the loss or life-changing injury of our young people. One glance at[Read More…]
Loose Ends – The value of a library
When it comes to finding a good book, the shelves of the public library continue to be the best place to start. The libraries in many rural communities have moved forward with the times as they have expanded their services to their patrons by offering online check-out. This allows all[Read More…]
Guest Column – Saving the Herald: A call to action and history of U.S. journalism
Among the oldest continuously published newspapers in Colorado, the Rio Blanco Herald Times is in dire straits due to a lack of sustainable income and announced that the paper would close on Oct. 26 unless a sustainable source of income can be realized. [Ed. Note: Thanks to the generosity of[Read More…]
History Lessons, Spooky Edition: Frozen
Editor’s Note: Molly Rink, Part 2 will publish next week. It was a dark and stormy night. Well… maybe not. I have always wanted to start a mystery story that way, so please allow me some literary license. This is a Halloween story after all. Facts are facts, but I[Read More…]
Guest Column: Condemning hatred starts at home
While at the State Legislature, I often talk to colleagues about the Western Slope Way. On the Western Slope, we are proud of our way of life. We support each other. I am continually impressed by the dedication of the people who live in Northwest Colorado, I am proud to[Read More…]
Does your dog’s nose change color in winter?
It is that time of year, where I notice my golden retriever’s nose is starting to fade from a dark brown to light mauve color. This is due to a somewhat mysterious condition called snow nose. Snow nose, also known as “winter nose” or “hypopigmentation,” refers to a condition in[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Please don’t stop the presses
There is an old slang expression that seems to be used a lot during lately in a new way – all in. Whether someone uses a different version, such as “count me in,” these two words convey more weight. It becomes apparent that the person offering their support and help[Read More…]
Guest Column: Water Solutions are a Priority
By DYLAN ROBERTS State Senator We all know that out here in Western Colorado, water is life. It sustains our agriculture, powers our outdoor recreation economy, and is the keystone of the beautiful environment we all cherish. All of us also know that our state’s water future faces immense challenges; from[Read More…]
Guest Column: The first agency
This June a new sign was placed along RBC County Road 8. If you are traveling east toward Buford and Trappers Lake you will pass right by it. Look for it just past the 6-mile marker on the right-hand side. It is worth the time. The sign is a culmination[Read More…]
Guest Column: Sweet Sisters
Headline in the Steamboat Pilot May 22, 1947: RANGELY OFFICER WANTS LARGE SUM FOR ALLEGED LIBEL. Town Marshal John Howlett alleged in the complaint that an article published in the Rangely News was libelous and “brought great shame, humiliation and mortification to the plaintiff.” The article in question was published[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Gratitude for help during difficult time
Dear Editor, The family of Susan Fredrickson would like to take this opportunity to express our profound gratitude to so many dear people after the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. The sympathy and compassion expressed to us through calls, cards, texts and flowers was[Read More…]