Thank you so much for your prayers and support for my recent trip to Tegucigalpa, Honduras. It is difficult to put into words the impact that this place has had on my life. I had heard about the poverty and needs of the people there, but experiencing it up close[Read More…]
Tag: Opinion
Opinion: Anderson continues grandmother’s Memorial Day tradition
Patty Anderson is continuing a tradition started by her grandmother. The day before Memorial Day, Patty and other family members and friends will go to two of the little-known cemeteries in the county and decorate the graves for the holiday.
Letter: Rio Blanco County Fair will be here soon
With flowers blooming, garden vegetables being planted, and kids working with their 4-H projects, we know (or hope) that summertime is just around the corner. The Rio Blanco County Fair Board works hard every year to plan a wonderful community event, the Rio Blanco County Fair.
Letter: Immigration fight should be about law
There has been quite the debate amongst a lot of people regarding the new Arizona Immigration Bill 1070. With all media fervor and political rhetoric aside, what does U.S. Code Title 8, Section 1325 say?
Letter: How much control for local governments?
Lately, many questions have been going through my head about whether our local governments have gone out of control. Are they taking too much control over our personal lives and property? Why is the town of Meeker threatening to put someone in jail for creating an inventive advertisement?
Patriot Act represents largest loss of liberty
I find that I am extremely confused by a current political movement. Perhaps you, your staff or your readers could help me to understand. I see and hear a great deal about a Tea Party. At their rally there was a sign which said, “Liberty once lost is lost forever.”[Read More…]
Letter: Tucker committee says thank you
The Coach Bob Tucker Scholarship Committee would like to express its sincere appreciation to the sponsors and all who participated in Tucker Memorial Golf Tournament.
The County Cubicle: Weed ’em and reap the benefits
Editor’s note: In an effort to keep residents informed on happenings within county government, county employees will contribute biweekly articles for “The County Cubicle.” These articles may include responses to reader questions or expression of interest. Readers are encouraged to submit questions or suggestions to County Administrator Pat Hooker at[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Census data vital
In March, residents in the town of Meeker, the town of Rangely and rural Rio Blanco County received a 2010 Census form,
Opinion: ‘Afterbirth Ball’ makes a comeback thanks to Stranathan
Allan Jones remembers the days of the original Afterbirth Ball
Letters to the Editor: Speaking ‘American’
This is in regards to a quote taken from the Herald Times’ Facebook page. A woman said, “Speak American, read American, and be American.”
Opinion: Assembly attempts to shock students into good choices
The week of the Rangely High School prom, there was an assembly for students. This was not a typical school assembly or pep rally.
