With flowers blooming, garden vegetables being planted, and kids working with their 4-H projects, we know (or hope) that summertime is just around the corner. The Rio Blanco County Fair Board works hard every year to plan a wonderful community event, the Rio Blanco County Fair.
Tag: Letter to the Editor
Letter: Immigration fight should be about law
There has been quite the debate amongst a lot of people regarding the new Arizona Immigration Bill 1070. With all media fervor and political rhetoric aside, what does U.S. Code Title 8, Section 1325 say?
Letter: How much control for local governments?
Lately, many questions have been going through my head about whether our local governments have gone out of control. Are they taking too much control over our personal lives and property? Why is the town of Meeker threatening to put someone in jail for creating an inventive advertisement?
Patriot Act represents largest loss of liberty
I find that I am extremely confused by a current political movement. Perhaps you, your staff or your readers could help me to understand. I see and hear a great deal about a Tea Party. At their rally there was a sign which said, “Liberty once lost is lost forever.”[Read More…]
Letter: Tucker committee says thank you
The Coach Bob Tucker Scholarship Committee would like to express its sincere appreciation to the sponsors and all who participated in Tucker Memorial Golf Tournament.
Letter: Thanks to all for a great Rangely prom
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the parents, community members, businesses, students and staff that made the Rangely Prom/Rowdy Worm a huge success.
Letter: Thanks to Zellers for ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
The play “Little Shop of Horrors” was a definite hit, but even more so, is the thankfulness that I have toward Gary and Laurie Zellers for the production of the play. Last year was a complete fiasco with the children rehearsing for months, only for the play to be cancelled;[Read More…]
Letter: An ode to ‘Springtime in the Rockies’
“Springtime in the Rockies” Have you ever been to the Rockies In March or April or May? Springtime in the Rockies Can take your breath away.
Letter: Trash spoiled beauty of Mother Nature
Recently, a group of people ventured out on a cold May day to enjoy and explore the easternmost property of Dinosaur National Monument. New ground to most of us, we marveled at the beauty of the large gallery of cottonwoods along the Yampa River where we took our lunch. We[Read More…]
Letter: Obama shouldn’t be criticizing Arizona
I find it disgusting that the president of the United States is traveling around the country criticizing the state government of Arizona for taking action on a problem ignored by his administration.
Letter: Out-of-town support for Coach Hallie Blunt
Most of you may know me. By the time I get done with this, you will know what’s on my mind. This is in regards to the coach Blunt issue. I may be a bit slow; it takes a few days to get the paper. But where are your school[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks to all who have helped Kacey
Since Kacey’s radiation treatment in March, she is finally getting back to her old self. Although the tumor shrank quite a bit from the radiation, the fight is far from over. She doesn’t need to see any more doctors until June 14 for a follow-up MRI.
