Response to Sen. Roberts’ column Dear Editor: This letter is in response to Sen. Dylan Roberts’ column [published May 29, 2025], which listed his accomplishments in this year’s Legislative session. He has completely omitted how proud he is for being a part of the Democrat juggernaut, which was able to[Read More…]

VFW Ladies Auxiliary Chapter to close Dear Editor: It is with a heavy heart that we are writing this letter.  Due to a declining membership and no new memberships in our auxiliary, Meeker V.F.W. Post 5843 Auxiliary will be relinquishing our charter. This week’s upcoming activities:  presentation of Patriot’s Pen[Read More…]

Thank you to our generous after-prom supporters Dear Editor: We extend our heartfelt thanks to the many donors, businesses and volunteers who helped make this year’s After-Prom event a safe, fun, and memorable night for our students. Your support helped provide entertainment, food, prizes and a safe environment for our teens to[Read More…]

Water Conservancy District seeks input on water needs survey Dear Editor: The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD) is excited to invite you to join us in an important project—a county-wide Agriculture Water Needs Survey. With support from the Colorado Office of Just Transition Grant, we’re eager to connect with[Read More…]

Thank you from Giant Step Preschool & Child Care Dear Editor:  On behalf of Giant Step Preschool & Child Care, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated to our Walking Taco Bar and Soda Fundraiser. Your generosity helped make our event a wonderful success.  Because[Read More…]

Protect our libraries Dear Editor:  I have used and loved libraries all my life, and have had a library card since quite young, at least age 12. At 77, I no longer collect my own books, so my kids won’t have so much to go through when I die, so[Read More…]

Thanks for supporting the Masons’ scholarship fundraiser Dear Editor:  To the Meeker community, the members of the Rio Blanco Masonic Lodge want to thank all those that attended our Annual Prime Rib Dinner and Pie Auction, as well as the auctioneer Chris Alger. Your generosity exemplifies the spirit of community, and provides a[Read More…]

Concerns about hospital board transparency Dear Editor:  Thank you for publishing my letter last week – the opportunity to publish our concerns is better than being publicly scorned as my wife was at the Feb. 25, 2025 PMC meeting. Thank you also to our friend and neighbor Annie, for standing[Read More…]

Volunteers sought for cleanup days at the Meeker Golf Course Dear Editor:  Good afternoon, everyone. This unseasonably warm weather we are having is making the course wake up and green up. The board would like to ask the members to please help out however you can with some spring clean[Read More…]

Candidacy announcement Dear Editor: I would like to announce my decision to run for a seat on the Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors.  I believe Pioneers has great potential to provide extensive patient care in a number of different areas and I would like to have the opportunity to be[Read More…]

More on the hospital board  Dear Editor: Thank you for covering and publishing the transparently written article “Community members seek answers from hospital board,” by Jared Henderson, in your newspaper last week. My wife and I love our community, Pioneers Medical Center and its providers but we have concerns with[Read More…]