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Tag: Opinion
Loose Ends: Once a Westerner…
Most everyone’s view of the west is based on the romanticized, gussied-up version of this region of the country.
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Getting the paper out
Every Thursday morning Ray Castle Sr. drives to the south end of Rifle to pick up more than 2,000 copies of the Herald Times.
Letter: Thank you for support, prayers
Dear Editor: What an amazing community of people in Meeker! I know what a wonderful place it is to live but after nearly 40 years here I discovered it is even better than I thought. I want to thank everyone for the physical, mental and emotional support during this “stumbling[Read More…]
Letter: Salazar promises a “fresh look” at regs
Dear Editor: On Feb. 15, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced that his Department will be taking a “fresh look” at commercial oil shale regulations. This all sounds reasonable. But, when you look past the rhetoric, this is just more bad news for domestic energy production.
Business of the year says thank you
Dear Editor: We would like to thank the Rangely Chamber of Commerce for naming us the 2011 Business of the Year. We love being a part of the Rangely community and appreciate all of the people who dine with us or work alongside us. We have been so fortunate to[Read More…]
I thank thee for thy kindness, knight
Dear Editor and Town of Meeker: I want you to know “chivalry” is not dead! One of your fine young residents, one of your own, was my “knight in shining armor,” his steed a big white truck, his lance and sword a tire iron and jack! He went beyond the[Read More…]
Letter: Fond memories of an earlier time
Dear Editor: I started playing trumpet for dances in 1935 at the IOOF Hall in Meeker, corner of 4th and Main. There was no TV in those days, so dances were quite popular. The band personnel at that time was Vic Parr, Damon Adams, Al Wear, Charles Tagert, George Oglesby[Read More…]
Letter: The beauty of being raised in a small town
Dear Editor: Recently, we experienced the beauty of being raised in a small town. The genuineness and kindness of the people of Meeker flows way beyond the lines of Rio Blanco County. Our ties to Meeker seem to enrich our lives again and again, no matter where we end up.
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Great kids
We raise some great kids around here. Last week I wrote about the favorite part of my job as being able to watch kids grow up. I got to witness some of them growing up last week and I look forward to watching more this week.
Up and Down El Rio Blanco: “Thanks”
More than 20 years ago in Steamboat Springs, Father Tom Dentici gave my all-time favorite sermon. I don’t remember it verbatim but the bottom line was: “The ultimate prayer, is a prayer of thanks,” Father Tom said.
Letter: Crab Crack a huge success
The 2011 Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce Crab Crack was a huge success! This is because of the following volunteers and organizations as well as all of the people who purchased tickets and attended this very fun and worthwhile event.



