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Letter: U.S. must remain strong militarily

The Obama administration is contemplating major reductions in the Defense Department budget to help cut into the huge deficits incurred by the President and his Washington cronies. They plan on reducing our conventional military forces and increasing special operations units to combat the terrorist threats around the world.

December 18, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Up and down el Rio Blanco: There’s always something to do

How many parents have heard their kids say, “There’s nothing to do here.” Growing up in Meeker, I admit those words came out of my mouth but not very often. It’s not true and one can easily be called on it. I know better than to say it to my[Read More…]

December 12, 2010 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Letter: South Fork bridge makes no sense

The plans for a new bridge over the South Fork four miles below where the road ends at the South Fork Campground are being finalized in preparation for construction next summer. Since Federal money is paying for part of the cost, Federal standards must be followed.

December 12, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times 1 comment

Letter: Eighth-graders say thanks for the paint

Thank you very much for donating the paint so that we could paint the “M” at homecoming. We have had lots of compliments on it.

December 11, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Up and down el Rio Blanco

Here we go again — I hope to have even more fun this time and I’m thankful to Mitch Bettis for another chance to be the editor, or as my predecessor wrote, “the caretaker” of the Rio Blanco Herald Times.

December 6, 2010 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Letter: Building community

Happy Holidays! How to build community: Turn off your TV. Leave your house. Know your neighbors. Greet people. Look up when you’re walking. Sit on your stoop. Plant flowers. Use your library. Play together. Buy from local merchants. Share what you have. Help a lost dog. Take children to the[Read More…]

December 6, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Caring community is appreciated by Pipers

To the Meeker community, Nicholas and I would like to take a moment to give our thanks to everyone who made such a difference for our family over this past year. It was because of the community that our family was able to focus on our father’s care and not[Read More…]

December 5, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Lots going on at White River Museum

The Rio Blanco County Historical Society is always looking for new members and volunteers. Maybe you enjoy visiting the museum; it’s probably pretty likely you take or send your guests there. The museum, with its wonderful collection, is open every day, and it’s free!

December 4, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Middleton family says thanks for support

It is with a heavy but grateful heart that I write this letter. It is often said that the best opportunities are found in large towns or big cities. Granted, this may be true, but (yes, there’s always a but…) nowhere, other than a small town, like Rangely, do the[Read More…]

December 2, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Fifth-graders love four-day school week

Our fifth-grade classes would like to inform you what we think about the four-day school week. Personally, I love the four-day school week. I like it because it gives us an extra day on the weekend.

November 27, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Historical society looking for members

The Rio Blanco County Historical Society is always looking for new members and volunteers. Maybe you enjoy visiting the museum; it’s probably pretty likely you take or send your guests there. The museum, with its wonderful collection, is open every day, and it’s free. Please consider joining the historical society.[Read More…]

November 26, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Departing editor will be missed

It is so sad to read about Jeff Burkhead leaving. He has been such a great booster of both communities and especially for the White River Museum and our local history. On a personal note I am going to miss seeing Jeff walking around town to cover his beat and[Read More…]

November 25, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled