[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] PMC and Meeker Family Health are open Dear Editor: As I travel around town, I am often asked “Is the hospital open?” Yes, Pioneers Medical Center and Meeker Family Health Center are open. We are here for you. It is important to stay[Read More…]
Letters To The Editor
Letters to the Editor: May 14, 2020
Overdue thank you Dear Editor: I would like everyone to know what a great community Meeker is! Thank you so much to the first responders, Meeker Volunteer Fire Department and the BLM firefighters. Your quick response to the fire up Lions Canyon saved homes, people, and their animals. Just can’t[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for using common sense
Thanks for using common sense Dear Editor: I want to thank everyone who is using common sense in social distancing and mask wearing. Please remember to use masks carefully and keep them washed. If used improperly, they can be more of a hazard than a help. Thank you to everyone making masks[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: State budget deficit is unacceptable
Dear Editor: The Colorado budget is $3 billion in the hole and the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) posted its “Staff Budget Balancing FY 2020-2021” document, April 11, 2020. Our State Senator Bob Rankin is on the JBC and has signed on to the recommendation to suspend The Homestead Tax Exemption[Read More…]
Letter: Douglas Creek ballot
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…]
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…]