We can’t believe it! Another year has passed and the time has come for Rowdy Worm. Rowdy Worm is an all-night activity that takes place each year immediately following prom in April 2011. It is structured and hosted by our RHS Student Council, an organization that is not funded by[Read More…]
Tag: Opinion
Up and down el Rio Blanco: It’s going to be a white Christmas
Are you ready for Christmas? Thank God for my wife. I always look at her before I answer that question and so far she hasn’t given me the OK, so we are still not ready for Christmas but we still have two days, if I include today.
Letter: Make sure access to mailbox is clear
Winter storms and cold, snow and ice are here, making it more challenging for letter carriers to deliver your mail. We’re in your neighborhood six days a week in every kind of weather. When snow stacks up, it’s an extra challenge. We’re up to it but we could use your[Read More…]
Up and down el Rio Blanco: We all make mistakes …
A few years ago, I don’t remember how many or what time of day or night it was, but I was surfing channels when I came across a man speaking. I don’t remember his name, who he was associated with, what or if he was selling something. I like using[Read More…]
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.
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…]
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.
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.
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.
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…]
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…]
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!
