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.
Tag: Opinion
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!
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…]
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.
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…]
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…]
Letter: Coach must be doing something right
In response to last week’s letter regarding the volleyball coaches and team, I feel that the author of the letter expressed a sentiment that unfortunately reflects a sad turn that our society has taken in the last few decades.
Letter: Epsilon Chi Holiday Bazaar was a success
The annual Holiday Bazaar, sponsored by the Epsilon Chi Chapter of ESA, was held Sunday at Parkview Elementary School. Many thanks to the community and to the many vendors for their participation, making it a successful event. Thanks to the support of community members who bought tickets for Epsilon Chi’s[Read More…]
So long Rio Blanco County … the pleasure’s been all mine
Every week for the past two and a half years, I have written a column for the newspaper. This will be my last one. As a story on the front page of today’s Herald Times announced, Bobby Gutierrez will return as editor of the paper. I am leaving to take[Read More…]
Letter: CNCC Rodeo Club thanks sponsors
On behalf of the CNCC Rodeo Club, CNCC faculty, staff and administration, we would like to officially thank all of the volunteers, individuals, local businesses and sponsors who participated in September’s first annual Rangely Rock ’N Bull, bull-riding event. The event was a great success not only as a fundraiser[Read More…]
