Dear Editor: Meeker’s new slogan “We must build it and urge them to come”? Let me start by stating that I am not a Meeker native nor have I spent my entire life dreaming of leaving this particular small town. My husband and I both grew up on farms in[Read More…]
Letters To The Editor
Letter: Who can tell our water story?
Dear Editor: I am seeking assistance to select one individual who would share some water history of significance of the White River. Some initial thoughts coming to mind is the first irrigation ditch within our basin above Meeker and the historical ranches on the lower White River that helped mold[Read More…]
Letter: Bravo to Jones for opinion piece
Dear Editor: Bravo to Paige Jones for amplifying the issue of our young people making the hard choice to return to Meeker. We do need them to become the next generation of leaders and to not move to other locales perceived to offer greater quality-of-life fundamentals. As a newcomer (resident[Read More…]
Letter: Guest column?
Dear Editor: What were you thinking? Paige Jones rant about a lack of bars and hot springs rates a ‘guest column’ in your paper? Not only did you give her an opportunity that she goes out of town when she plans to behave badly, you allowed her to take an[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from Walbridge Wing
Dear Editor: The staff and residents of the Walbridge Wing would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Senior Christmas Store…it was awesome. And a special thank you to the members of Emanuel Baptist Church for working their tails off and still keeping a jolly elf attitude. Sincerely, The[Read More…]
Letter: Wolf introduction would be horrible for Colorado’s future
Dear Editor: The introduction of the wolf to Western Colorado would be horrible for Colorado’s future. Now those pushing for this introduction have apparently secured enough signatures to have the issue on the Colorado ballot next election. This was accomplished by hiring an out-of-state firm to come in and canvass[Read More…]
Letter: Cons of wolf introduction
Dear Editor: It seems popular vote has taken root in all of the affairs of this state, including emotion driven conclusions about our ecosystem. When did John and Jane Q. Public become biological experts? Why would we assume we know more than the good men and women who manage our wildlife and[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from Upstairs Gallery
Dear Editor: I would like to extend a sincere thank you to all who attended the open house at The Upstairs Gallery over the Dec. 7 weekend. I truly appreciate the support and encouragement you have shown for me and the fine artisans from this area over the years. As[Read More…]
Letter: We are witnesses to history
Dear Editor: We are witnesses to history. We have the privilege of being a witness to history watching the impeachment proceedings. We can draw our own conclusions with respect to whether President Trump should be impeached. But the more important outcome of these proceedings is what we learn. Watching the[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from Staleys
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…]
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…]