Thanks from MMM Dear Editor, The fifth annual Meeker Mustang Makeover was held last Saturday. The wild horses of the Piceance were the stars of the show with their fantastic trainers this year, and our judges noting that this year’s horses were some of the best ever. While we will[Read More…]
Letters To The Editor
Letter to the Editor: Solar project debate: aesthetics versus the gestalt global climate change impacts
Dear Editor, Clearly, a solar power generation project of this scope [referring to the one proposed in Josephine Basin] is a valuable and forward-thinking concept that fits in well as a part of the pre-eminent carbon-neutral global initiative essential to drastically reduce the production of carbon dioxide into our atmosphere. [Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from Lancaster family
Dear Editor, There are so many people to thank for helping to make the fourth annual Nick Lancaster Memorial Golf Tournament the huge success that it was! This tournament would not have succeeded without the players, sponsors, volunteers and over the top golf course staff. The following businesses/individuals sponsored holes,[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: July 13, 2023
Thanks for 80th birthday celebration Dear Editor, I would like to shout a big thank you to my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren for coming from all over the country to celebrate my 80th birthday. Thank you to all of my dear friends, loving family and my great former students that[Read More…]
Letter: Thank you to Meeker fire crew, PMC staff
Dear Editor, Meeker is blessed to have folks like these: Thank you to the Meeker Volunteer Fire Department. Last month they helped save my father-in law’s barn from burning down. Quick response, professional performance. Thank you to the folks at Pioneer Medical Center. Last month I had a medical emergency[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: June 29, 2023
CD3 candidate questions Boebert voting record Dear Editor, On Wednesday night [June 21, 2023], our Congresswoman, Rep. Lauren Boebert filed a privileged motion that would force a vote on a resolution to impeach President Joe Biden. Ms. Boebert promises to bring the resolution to a floor vote on a daily[Read More…]
Letter: Grateful for swift response to water leak
Dear Editor, Again, how fortunate we are to live in our Meeker. Finding a water leak in my front yard, I called City Maintenance. Within a five-minute span Russel and his crew were at my home. Everything was back in order by that evening. Thank you guys. Job well done.[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: June 15, 2023
Taking pride in our museum Dear Editor, Last week the museum was visited by a high-spirited group of 40 from Water Education Colorado. The group had given us basic information, and a head count. It soon became evident that this might not be just a little visit. Even though I[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: June 8, 2023
No bounce houses at Range Call Dear Editor, My name is Dave Gordon and I have had the unique opportunity of bringing a bouncy house carnival to your Range Call event for most of the past decade. The powers that be have decided that the asphalt we were told to[Read More…]
Letters: June 1, 2023
Thank you for Memorial Day participation Dear Editor, As the oldest veteran in attendance at the Memorial Day ceremonies in Meeker, I would like to thank the following: Terry, DeeAnn, Ty and Reed; the Meeker VFW Post 5843 and Auxiliary; American Legion Post 74, and everyone else involved. It was truly an[Read More…]
Letters: May 25, 2023
Cattlemen’s statement on Polis veto of SB23-256 Dear Editor, As a livestock producer in Jackson County, I am beyond frustrated with the Governor’s decision to deny the will of the legislature and veto SB23-256, Management of Gray Wolves Reintroduction. This decision has disregarded the needs of our industry and the[Read More…]
Letter: thanks to BMS for May Day baskets
Dear Editor, Thank you to the Barone Middle School students for the May Day baskets delivered to the Fairfield Apartments! Fairfield Apartment Residents Meeker