The Rangely Tea Party group suggests using “The 5,000 Year Leap” book for teaching the U.S. Constitution class in middle school to replace the history/social studies class. This class would be excellent in high school as well as CNCC.
Tag: Opinion
Letters: DAR thankful for Flag Day donations
On behalf of the Augusta Wallihan Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, I appreciate all the contributions that were made when my grandson and I handed out free flags and flag etiquette pamphlets at the post office on Monday, Flag Day.
Letter: Baseball teams say thanks to sponsors
The Rangely High School and Rio Blanco Legion baseball teams would like to thank the following sponsors: Professional Touch, Silver Sage RV Park, Hog Excavating, Hood’s Welding, C and J Field Services, B and H Sports of Grand Junction, Gazelle Transportation, Los Tres Potrillos,
Letter: Please just take a single parking place
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…]
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.
