Dear Editor: Thank you to all the first responders — dispatch, EMT, fire department and police department — for your fast response to our distress call. Thank you to Rangely District Hospital — physicians, nursing and hospital staff — for your effective, caring treatment for Gary. He is healing well[Read More…]
Letters To The Editor
Letter: Support the Colorado Wilderness Act
Dear Editor: The U.S. House of Representatives is considering the Colorado Wilderness Act. Please contact Congressman Scott Tipton to urge his support for that bill, H.R. 2546. Among other additions to the Wilderness system in Colorado, H.R. 2546 will extend the southeast boundary of the Flat Tops Wilderness and add[Read More…]
Letter: Proud to be a Boomer
Dear Editor: I find it fascinating that Generation Z think they are so knowledgeable to come up with the idea that Boomers are “Wrecking their futures” with some of the policies and ignorance that goes on in today’s world.” Going by the definition of Generation Z, the oldest this generation[Read More…]
Letter: Coat drive organizers grateful for help
Dear Editor: I would like to thank everyone involved in this year’s coat drive. Thank you to CNCC, New Creation Church, Town Hall and the Chamber of Commerce for allowing me to place donation boxes in their locations. Thank you to Archie and crew at Rangely Hospital for laundering the[Read More…]
Letter: Support MEF on Colorado Gives Day, Dec. 10
Dear Editor: Meeker Education Foundation’s mission is “to support and enhance educational opportunities for the Meeker School District.” All funds raised, currently, support our Grant Award Program as well as the growth of our Endowment. The former provides staff grant awards for academic and student enrichment opportunities, classroom/program needs. Tuesday,[Read More…]
Letter: Blanco Cellars expanding to new location
Dear Editor: We can’t keep this exciting news ‘bottled’ up … We are thrilled to announce an opportunity to move locations within Meeker in February 2020, in order to continue serving the Meeker community and visitors with greater hospitality and quality of services. Thanks to all of our loyal customers[Read More…]
Letter: Hrynkow thankful for 25 years in Meeker
Dear Editor: Through the years I’ve lived here there have been many I knew who had to move away for various reasons and I sorrowed with them, all the while so thankful it wasn’t me moving away! And now God has providentially brought that time to me, but I can’t[Read More…]
Letter: Partial truth
Dear Editor: We need to listen to each other’s stories and do away with the stigma (of) mental illness That is a partial truth, may I complete it: We need to listen to each other’s stories and do away with the stigma (of) mental illness in our minds. So long as it holds residence in our minds it[Read More…]
Vets thank BMS, Chamber
Dear Editor: The VFW Post 5843, American Legion Post 74 and the VFW Auxiliary would like to give a sincere thank you to the faculty and students of Barone Middle School for the opportunity to interact with you and the wonderful reception we received on Veterans Day 2019. Also would[Read More…]
Letter: Nielsen announces bid for commissioner
Dear Editor: I, Scott Nielsen, am announcing my candidacy for Rio Blanco County Commissioner. As many of you know I was born and graduated in Meeker. I joined the United States Army shortly after graduating and have an Honorable Discharge. After working in Colorado, Oklahoma and California I returned to[Read More…]
Letter: Pharmacists are an important part of your care team
Dear Editor: This last week of October Pioneers Medical Center would like to celebrate our pharmacy team. Pharmacists and pharmacy technician are an important part of your care team, and provide your pharmaceutical care. PHARMACISTS HELP MAKE YOUR MEDICATIONS WORK Although medicine can make you well, it also can harm[Read More…]
Letter: Lancaster family thanks Panthers
Dear Editor: The family of Nick Lancaster would like to thank the Panther football coaching staff; Paul Fortunato (or Pauly as Nick called him), Keenan LeBleu, Jeremy Lohry, Ryan Wilkie and Cameron Enterline and the entire 2019 Panther football team for honoring Nick by hosting the second Nick Lancaster Memorial[Read More…]
