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?
Tag: Opinion
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.
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.
