On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the Rangely Rural Fire Protection District and the citizens of Rangely. It has been with great pleasure to have served and protected such a great city. The pride, support and trust,[Read More…]
Tag: Opinion
Letter: You’re invited to the Buford Schoolhouse
Dear Editor, The White River Community Association would like to extend an invitation to everyone in Rio Blanco County to attend our monthly meetings at the historic Buford Schoolhouse. It was brought to our attention that there is a misconception about restrictions on where you have to live to attend[Read More…]
Mexico mission trip is a blessing for church group
Thanksgiving is a time of, well, being thankful. And there’s nothing like being around people who are less fortunate to make us feel thankful for what we have.
Letter: Thanks for great care at Pioneers Medical
A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Kellie Turner and staff in the ER at Pioneers Medical Center. We couldn’t have asked for better care and concerns. Also a great big thank you for all your prayers, calls and all the support we received during our time of need.
Free holiday movie is a cherished Christmas memory
With the gray clouds of a looming storm blowing in, there is more on the breeze than the smell of fresh snow. There are memories adrift. Like coal smoke on a cold winter’s day. The memories of anticipating Christmas break in past seasons are as fresh and honest as the[Read More…]
Rangely will celebrate third ‘Holidayfest’ Saturday
It’s beginning to look a lot like … Holidayfest. The annual Rangely Chamber of Commerce Christmas celebration will be held Saturday. This will be the third year for the event. And, important for an outdoor event, the weather forecast for Saturday looks good. Not like two years ago when it[Read More…]
Fairgrounds manager is a real ‘Friend of 4-H’
Bill Jordan is the man behind the curtain. As the Rio Blanco County fairgrounds manager, Bill does most of his work behind the scenes. But people who are involved with the fair, which is one of the county’s premier events of the year, as well as the many other activities[Read More…]
Letter: Justice center, school are separate issues
It is important that the issues of a new justice center and what to do about the elementary school remain separate. One issue is a county issue and the other is a city issue, both having long-reaching effects on the residents and visitors of our community.
Letter: Care of cemetery is appreciated
A great big thank you and a huge round of applause is due to Mr. Art Cox and his team who so carefully groom our beautiful Meeker cemetery. It is truly a wonderful tribute to this community and to those of us who have loved ones there.
Letter: Responsibility begins with your health
It is very important that one learn to be responsible for one’s conduct and attitude as well as one’s health and fitness. According to the American Heart Association, 69 percent of the adult U.S. population lacks regular physical activity while 67 percent are overweight or obese. We are lucky to[Read More…]
Letter: Treatment at doctors’ office spoils hunting
Just thought I would share with you and the wonderful community of Meeker my only regretful experience I have encountered in the last 10 years of visiting and hunting your wonderful area. This in itself was quite shocking, as many times I have received nothing but exceptional service from all[Read More…]
Letter: Businesses sprucing up improves image
This is the season to be thankful for all we have and we would like to take this time to thank these businesses that have made the extra effort to improve the outside appearance of their businesses. In the past few years, there has been a “Rangely Renaissance” in helping[Read More…]
