The last four years, those of you who comprise the wonderful community and county of Rio Blanco have been well represented by commissioner Kai Turner. Rio Blanco County and Northwest Colorado need experience, knowledge, dedication and a commitment to serve and represent those who have elected you to office.
Tag: Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Survey well received
First and foremost, I would like to say thank you to everyone who participated in the sales tax leakage survey as well as those individuals and local businesses that helped to make this project possible.
Loose Ends: A yearly tradition
It appears this year the pranksters are packing. At least that is what their pockets stuffed with clear, plastic tape might indicate. Making midnight visits all over town to darkened doorways and windows, ringing doorbells or knocking on the glass, is the modus operandi for teenagers with too much time[Read More…]
Every day should be Earth Day
RBC I Earth Day, just passed, is the day we all look at ways we can reduce our carbon footprint. 20 percent of all greenhouse gases come from automobiles, so it makes sense to start there.
Letter: Disappointed
Though I was glad to finally see some closure to the Berthelson murder, I was quite disappointed in the sentence Neil Joy received. I’ve never really understood how a person can end someone’s life and only get a few years “punishment.”
Letter: Tar sands, oil shale
I would like to comment on the anonymous contribution to your paper last week extolling the virtues of unconventional energy resources such as tar sands and oil shale.
How to overthrow the status quo? Civic responsibility
RBC I Across the nation, people take to the streets in record numbers to overthrow the greed and politics they say has hijacked the American dream.
Letter: Annual visitor expresses thanks
It is about time for us to publicly thank the great businesses in Meeker that have made our annual hunting trip such a pleasure.
Letter: Time running out for Iran
Recently the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency, who thoroughly investigated the Iranian nuclear development program, concluded Iran is developing nuclear weapons.
Letter: V.F.W. thanks Barone students, staff
On behalf of the Meeker V.F.W. Post 5483 and the Meeker Ladies’ Auxiliary Post 5483, we would like to thank the staff of Barone Middle School and the students of Barone Middle School for the warm reception and tribute on Veterans Day.
Oil shale technology has come a long way
RBC I Progress has been made in oil shale research and development in the United States during the past year. Similar advances have been made outside U.S. borders.
Loose Ends: The most important civic duty
There are a lot of references to doing one’s civic duty throughout the year. Making a change in the community involves more than signing up to help a local organization or two. It means taking time on Election Day to vote.