Though I was glad to finally see some closure to the Berthelson murder, I was quite disappointed in the sentence Neil Joy received. I’ve never really understood how a person can end someone’s life and only get a few years “punishment.”
Opinion
Letter: Tar sands, oil shale
I would like to comment on the anonymous contribution to your paper last week extolling the virtues of unconventional energy resources such as tar sands and oil shale.
Meeker Locals
S pring break has almost come and gone! And for once, the weather is cooperating. Well, except for the wind and fire danger.
Mill levy would ensure school sports can continue
RANGELY I The Rangely School District and The Western Rio Blanco Recreation and Park District are working together to continue the positive trajectory of the school district’s academic achievement and to assure sports/activities for the next five years with a mill levy proposal in May.
Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Get Involved
Get involved seems to be a common theme in the county of recent, as there is a lot to do. Hopefully we all heed the call.
Letters to the Editor: March 29, 2012
The Walbridge ballot question Dear Editor: As a trustee of the town of Meeker, I encourage you to vote in our current election.
Letter to the Editor: Thank you
Dear Editor: The family of Bus Norell would like to thank the Piceance Creek ladies and all the friends and family who brought food to his service.
Letter to the Editor: Exported fuel cause of price increases
Dear Editor: The increase in gasoline prices is not attributable to worldwide supply problems. Threats by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz are partly responsible for the increased prices, but another culprit is our oil industry.
Meeker Locals
A huge congratulations to hometown hero Joe LeBlanc for his fourth All-American win at the NCAA wrestling championships last week in St. Louis, Mo. Your hometown is proud of you, and with good reason. Up for a really strange spring vacation? You can sign up for a 100th anniversary of[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Irish band
Dear Editor: I want to thank the Rec. District for bringing an Irish band to Meeker for Saint Patrick’s day and the Meeker Hotel for hosting this community event.
Letter to the Editor: Yellow Jacket budget
Dear Editor: To Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy Board president Coryell and members of the board of directors: I am writing out of concern for the future of the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District and respect for the work you have invested. While I view any significant allocation of public assets[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Turn the other cheek
Dear Editor: In my home office where I do the paperwork for the Safehouse/Victim Services and the Rangely Cemetery, I have a sign. It is a quote from St. Augustine, “God loves each of us as if there were only one of us.”