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Tag: Opinion
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.
Letter to the Editor: Should WRBM take over RHS sports?
The question of whether the Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District should help the RE-4 School District
Meeker Locals
If you haven’t been by the new Methodist church building lately, you might want to take a peek.
Facebook writers in agreement with Arizona’s immigration bill
Editor’s note: On the Herald Times Facebook page last week, a question was asked if readers supported the immigration bill recently passed in Arizona and whether they would like to see similar legislation in Colorado.
Aerial photos came from CNCC Aviation
Thank you for the very nice article about the park Mr. Bud Striegel is developing and the kind words about the services I have provided.
Opinion: New Eden offers help for moms and moms-to-be
Mother’s Day is Sunday, but not all moms feel honored or appreciated. Some may feel overwhelmed, or abandoned. New Eden Pregnancy Care Services was started to help such moms or moms-to-be. New Eden is a crisis pregnancy center that will serve Rio Blanco County.
Letter: Thanks to all for a great Rangely prom
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the parents, community members, businesses, students and staff that made the Rangely Prom/Rowdy Worm a huge success.
Letter: Thanks to Zellers for ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
The play “Little Shop of Horrors” was a definite hit, but even more so, is the thankfulness that I have toward Gary and Laurie Zellers for the production of the play. Last year was a complete fiasco with the children rehearsing for months, only for the play to be cancelled;[Read More…]


