Dear Rio Blanco County: Just wanted to give a shout out to the Rio Blanco County snowplow drivers for doing such a great job keeping our roads passable this winter. Your early mornings and long hours are really appreciated. Thank you so much,Evie, Ann, and Mike Delivering Trappers Lake and[Read More…]
Letters To The Editor
Letters to the Editor: Jan. 12, 2023
Thanks for opportunity to serve Dear Rio Blanco County: I want to thank you all for allowing me to represent our amazing County for the last 7 ½ months. It has been a definite honor and privilege to do so. I have met wonderful people, worked with the best employees[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: January 5, 2022
Let’s let history be Dear Editor: Just sharing my thoughts today. Thinking of my dad today, no particular reason. Listening to music can make me a little melancholic, causing me to think deeper, feel deeply. He was 12 when he lost his father. Every boy needs his dad. I can’t[Read More…]
LETTER: Rodeo returns this summer
Dear Editor: The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series of 2022 is happy to announce that the summer of 2023 will be the seventh year of the weekly summer rodeos. Once again, our Thursday night rodeo will be available for the enjoyment of all. The 2022 Meeker Summer Rodeo series season, due[Read More…]
LETTER: How the water call will work
Dear Editor: I am sure everyone is aware of the call on the White River. Since we have not had a recent call on the White River, I wanted to let you know how this will affect each and everyone of you. The call on the river also includes all[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks from Michigan hunter
Dear Editor: On Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, I strayed northeast of my intended elk hunt drive instead of northwest as discussed in camp. My estimated time of arrival with my other hunters should have been 11:30 a.m. Instead, I continued to walk and hunt into the middle of the afternoon.[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Dec 1, 2022
Conservancy District’s lack of transparency troubling Dear Editor: The issues of water security for our community are too important to be decided behind closed doors. As a fiscally conservative citizen and owner of a local business and of water rights, I wonder what other Rio Blanco county citizens think about[Read More…]
Letter: PMC commended for care
Dear Editor: I have the honor and privilege of serving as our PMC Hospital Board President and well as the Board President of Elk Creek Ranch. About 10 days ago, Liz Sellers, PMC CEO, and I received a note from Melissa Williams about how her father, who was at the[Read More…]
Letter: MES Oneseed fundraiser at Parade of Lights
Dear Editor: Meeker Elementary School is working with the Oneseed Foundation to partner with a sister school in Ghana, Africa. The students at Wisdom Ways Academy in Ghana are teaching us about their culture and we are teaching them about ours. Last Christmas we were overwhelmed with support at our[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: October 27, 2022
Boebert’s official record Dear Editor: The official record of Congresswoman Lauren Bobert is available for review online. Read the bills that her opponent is claiming prove that he is the one we should vote for. It is obvious that her opponent believes we are too stupid to compare his campaign[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: October 18, 2022
Amick for Anderson Dear Editor: During my last two terms as Rio Blanco County Clerk, I was fortunate to work alongside Pam Anderson, then serving as the Jefferson County Clerk. I found her to be a dedicated public servant, energetic in her duties and enthusiastic in her desire to serve[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor:
Frisch a better choice for CD3 Dear Editor: Adam Frisch is the better choice for Rio Blanco County’s Colorado Congressional District 3 (CD3) representative. In CD3 we have economic, health and natural resource issues that need to be addressed in Washington. We need a representative who has knowledge of those[Read More…]