Dear Editor: I received my ballot regarding the Douglas Creek Conservation District (DCCD) and read the letter to the editor in last week’s paper. I agree, these are some challenging and uncertain times but now is not the time to step back from the DCCD’s efforts to protect our property[Read More…]
Letters To The Editor
Letter: Request for vote
Dear Editor: I am requesting the people of Meeker to vote for me for the board of directors of the ERBM Recreation and Park District. I have lived in the great town of Meeker, Colorado, for the majority of my life and have deep roots within the community. I am[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: April 23, 2020
Please clean up Dear Editor: I really love where I live in Rangely and in Rio Blanco County, but I would like to bring something to everyone’s attention: certain residents who reside on County Road 101. Because you don’t pay attention to your Dumpsters and trash cans I am continually[Read More…]
Letter: The importance of thank you
Dear Editor: Why? Why should I, or you, say thank you? After all they are just doing their job. They are getting paid for what they do every day. No thanks are necessary. Some are paid awfully well too. Like doctors and nurses. Some like store clerks and truck drivers[Read More…]
Letter: Rangely Rural Fire requesting mill levy increase
Dear Editor: You may have seen the flyer that went out to each household regarding the proposed mill levy increase. It is the legal notice we are required to provide to all property owners and registered voters. It is worded the way it will appear on the Special District’s ballot[Read More…]
Letter: Thank you from Healing Waters
Dear Editor: Some people wanted me to let the little town of Meeker know how much they appreciated Meeker’s hospitality. This happened back on March 13-15. This group was called Healing Waters. They are veterans from around Colorado. For the past couple years, they have been guests of L.D. Grove,[Read More…]
Letter: Vote for Root
Dear Editor: A 2020 candidate for U.S. Congress, I’ve lived in Durango 26 years. After driving 5,000 miles over this winter, through mountain pass blizzards, I’ve twice visited all 29 of our 3rd Congressional District counties; meeting, greeting and speaking. I appreciate the wonderful folks I’ve met on this trip;[Read More…]
Letter: COVID-19
Dear Editor: COVID 19 is currently in the US today To take its course and then go on its way. No one really knows how long this will be Before we’re back up and running and our kids will run free. One thing’s for sure for us all to see[Read More…]
Letter: Glenwood Canyon and Dick Prosence
Dear Editor: It was sad to hear of the passing of Dick Prosence; the outstanding engineer and leader of the construction of so many highways in our area, especially I-70 in Glenwood Canyon, one of the top 10 roads in all of America. I spent many good years associated with[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Stockgrowers thankful for community support
Dear Editor: In celebration of the successful Dance Without Wolves fundraiser, the Rio Blanco Stockgrowers, Rio Blanco County Farm Bureau and Rio Blanco County Woolgrowers would like to thank the community and individuals who helped make it such a success. Over 300 attended and approximately $34,000 was raised. Proceeds will[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: More thoughts on climate
Dear Editor: It would be false and irresponsible to claim that man has no impact on the environment or ecosystem. It is, however, debatable as to how much or how little effect we really have. There is no question that Earth’s climate is changing. In fact, climate change has been[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Family Dollar
Dear Editor: The Walbridge Wing, residents and staff would like to thank Family Dollar, Kim and the community members that donated all of the balloons and roses for our residents. The residents were amazed. Thank you for the kindness. The Staff of Walbridge Wing Meeker
