On Rangely’s social calendar for the year, there are several major events, including Septemberfest, Holidayfest, the Fourth of July fireworks at Kenney Reservoir and the college’s annual foundation dinner.
Tag: Opinion
Letter: 2009 was reappraisal year for property tax
Property tax notices have been sent to property owners by the county treasurer. 2009 was a reappraisal year. Property values for the 2009 tax year reflect property sales from Jan. 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008.
Shared grief is yet another attribute of small towns
When news spread of the Jan. 19 accident involving two children, one who later died, the community grieved, right along with the family.
Letter: Does Hidden Gems have hidden agenda?
As the Hidden Gems wilderness campaign gathers speed, maybe it’s time to slow down and ask some questions that have yet to be posed.
Letter: No more spending on nonessential programs
The national debt ceiling has just been increased by $1.9 trillion. The total debt is a staggering amount incomprehensible to most of us.
Letter: Cattle group leader went too far in letter
Last week, Jon Hill, president of our Rio Blanco Stockgrowers Association, in a letter to the editor on these pages, challenged “every rancher — to join the association,” in order, he suggested, to have more political clout. This is a noble call with which I wholeheartedly agree.
Letter: Meeker has already tried four-day school
In total dismay I read of the consideration of Rangely schools switching to a four-day week. It appears from the article on the front page of the Herald Times that Barry Williams, said to be Rangely school superintendent, is leading the consideration.
Letter: Cribbage players raised $300 in tourney
On Jan. 31, 18 eager cribbage players played in the benefit cribbage tournament at Mountain Valley Bank.
Letter: ‘Mexican Dinner Benefit’ was a success
I’m so happy to live here in Rangely, not just because it is a great place, but because of the good people with huge hearts who answer the call to help in any way, like they did Jan. 23 at the “Mexican Dinner Benefit” for my uncle, Genaro Marquez.
Letter: Thanks to supporters of Christmas baskets
Rangely Elks Lodge No. 1907 delivered 90 Christmas baskets to Rangely and Dinosaur households on Dec 20. The Elks members were assisted with deliveries by the Rangely Fire Department.
‘Other driver’ says Jan. 19 fatal accident is still a blur
Carla Slagle was about a mile from Meeker, having driven from Rangely the morning of Jan. 19. She was bringing her two dogs — both white schnauzers — for a grooming appointment at Arlene Estes’.
Letter: Meeker supt. explains use of school funding
I am writing to inform the public about use of school funding. Meeker voters authorized a bond issue to build the elementary school and upgrade the middle and high schools. I believe that there may be a misconception that the school district has an abundance of money available from the[Read More…]
