Dear Editor: I attended Tuesday’s commissioner meeting with the intention to ask Commissioner Jeff Rector a question, but he wasn’t present. This is the question I was going to ask: “You stated you intend to resign when a replacement could be found. It is my understanding the committee cannot offer[Read More…]
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Letter: Thanks from Lucero family
Dear Editor: On Feb. 18, Cisco, Brielle, and myself were involved in a car accident on Hwy. 139. We are now home and although Cisco has a long recovery ahead of him we are beyond blessed to be alive. We would like to thank the Rangely Fire Department, ambulance crews,[Read More…]
Letter: Bravo, Commissioner Gates
Dear Editor: Standing up for truth and facts requires a clear head and a good moral foundation to stand on. Thank you so much for casting the dissenting vote concerning the voting machines during the last meeting of the Board of County Commissioners in Rangely. There is a movement[Read More…]
Letter: Me versus we
Dear Editor: Few would argue our world is in shambles, national leadership and local leadership are in chaos. Our local government is not exempt of problems. We have righteous, good-willed people, and even a few swamp rats. Some are into politics for “me” (themselves) and some are in it for[Read More…]
Letter: Bridge to home
Dear Editor: The veterans proposing the dedication of the town bridges to veterans is commendable. “Bridge to Home” seems fitting to all who have served and returned home … either living or deceased. God bless all of our veterans! J.P. Jones Meeker
Letter: Gratitude for assembly support
Dear Editor: I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the delegates, alternates, Republican Committee members, and attendees that attended and participated at the 2022 Rio Blanco County Republican Assembly. I would especially like to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of the Rio Blanco County Republican Central Committee[Read More…]
Letter: We want our votes back
Dear Editor: While we waited with anticipation for the 2016 results, the ground swell support for Trump grew until we knew he would win the 2020 election. So the cataclysmic turn of events including the ‘made-for-TV’ staged Jan. 6 riots and the refusal to hear any lawsuit with evidence that[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Artificial intelligence
“Hello. Hellooooooooo…? Dolly, Dolly, Did you just call? Do you need something?” These unexpected “butt calls” have turned to the dark side. My mobile phone calls are beginning to be a real problem, at least for anyone and everyone who ever gave me their phone number. On the surface, there[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: New Eden Pregnancy Care Center
Here’s an amazing resource in Meeker and Rangely — the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. Free to users, staffed entirely by volunteers, and completely sourced by donations, new parents couldn’t ask for more assistance. Especially because our local hospitals provide no birthing center or specialized care for pregnant women or[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: March 24, 2022
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • John W. Lowell, Jr., had an unpleasant experience with wolves recently, at least the Craig Courier so reports. He was on his way horseback from Lily to Craig, and when about 10 miles from his destination he noticed three large gray wolves charging[Read More…]
Panthers compete at first track meet of season
RANGELY I The Rangely Panthers track and field team had its first meet on Friday, March 18, at the Rifle Invitational. This was the first time that Rifle has hosted a meet in three years and it was nice being back there. They have nice facilities and do a good[Read More…]
Business Spotlight: Kelly O. Clark, McDonough Law, LLC
the name of your business? Kelly O. Clark Of Counsel McDonough Law LLC When did you start your business? I have been an attorney for over 30 years. I leveraged my early experience in the oil patch and construction estimating into a diverse legal career stateside and overseas. Most recently,[Read More…]
