Just need to sound off as I’m about to blow a gasket. “Hey big guy, in a big pickup, with a dog in the front seat, tell me why you straddle the lines of a very generous parking space at the post office, taking up two spaces, and then to[Read More…]
Tag: Opinion
4-H club says thank you to Meeker Lions
The Marvelous Mutts 4-H Club would like to thank the Meeker Lions Club for letting us borrow your snow-cone machine and accessories for the carnival. Your support for 4-H is greatly appreciated.
Letter: History, government should be taught
I write this letter as a community member who will have a child in the Rangely school system in a few years. It has recently come to my attention that the school board has decided to cut the middle school social studies and history/government program. Instead they are offering a[Read More…]
New deputy district attorney learning the ropes in RBC
Gene Tardy is getting an education. Tardy, a new deputy district attorney in the DA’s local office, is learning about his new role with the 9th Judicial District and about his new life in Rio Blanco County. And he’s doing it by listening, rather than by talking.
One of rare Rock Park birds has been found
To the Rock Park Curators, I think we may have located one of your rare birds three blocks due west of their new home under construction at Silver Sage RV Park. This rare bird has found a tree that provides shade to our patio and furniture.
Letter: How will landowners be impacted by filing?
This is a letter sent to the chairwoman of the Interbasin Compact Committee: As a property owner and resident of Western Colorado for much of my 67 plus years, I would like to let you know I found your presentation in Grand Junction thought provoking. You raised interesting questions that[Read More…]
Letter: Democratic Party looks to the future
My odyssey started back in January when I attended the Democratic precinct caucus. By the end of March, through the county caucus and county assembly, I had volunteered to be a delegate at the Democratic State Assembly. The assembly, held in Broomfield on May 22, proved to be both an[Read More…]
Letter: Tea Party represents old-fashioned values
I read with interest the letter from Mr. Kuhn printed in the May paper. I understand how Mr. Kuhn might feel confused. I believe that these are confusing times, and there are certainly quite a few circumstances that I don’t understand. I personally don’t understand how those who came to[Read More…]
Letter: Illegal immigrants bring problems
This was sent to me from my niece. I read the article from Jeff Burkhead about illegal immigrants in Arizona. Maybe he should move to Arizona so he can get a first-hand look at the many problems these unwanted illegal immigrants are bringing into our country.
Letter: Scout thankful for support on project
Thank you for spending your time, efforts, and money to assist me in my Eagle Scout project. It was a large project and I couldn’t have done it without all of your help.
Letter: Fifth-graders thank event presenters
Our class just recently attended the outstanding “Right in your own Backyard” event to raise awareness of our area. We want to thank all the groups who came to provide information.
Opinion: Life isn’t scripted for Rio Blanco County’s recent graduates
With Meeker High School’s commencement Saturday, I attended my third graduation ceremony in four weeks. First on the list of graduations was the one at Colorado Northwestern Community College, followed by Rangely Senior High.
