Dear Editor: Cedar Ridges Ladies Club would like to thank all businesses and individuals that either sponsored a hole or made a contribution to our tournament at Cedar Ridges Golf Course on September 14, 2019. The tournament was a great success. Rangely Trash Service, Inc., Urie Trucking, Inc., Urie Rock[Read More…]
Letters To The Editor
Letter: Community blessings
Dear Editor: On Sept. 29, our properties were being threatened by a fire that crossed the highway. Due to the high winds, the fire was advancing quickly. Our neighbors, friends and family dropped everything to provide help. In addition to the fire department, we had what seemed like an army of people arriving[Read More…]
Letter: Community generosity appreciated
Dear Editor: The Food Bank of Meeker would like to thank the community of Meeker for the contributions to our Food Bank. Special thank you goes to Mountain Valley Bank for helping us collect food at the Fall Festival. Also we would like to thank the Brennen family, White River[Read More…]
Letter: Gas prices in Meeker
Dear Editor: All of us would like to buy locally. Good for business, good for the community. But…. Yesterday, the price of gas was $3.09 per gallon in Meeker. That’s $.50 per gallon more in Meeker than in Rifle. One reason often given is that it costs more to get gas transported to[Read More…]
Letter: Polis calls energy industry struggles ‘silly’
Dear Editor: On Aug. 28, Governor Polis spoke at the Colorado Oil and Gas Association’s annual conference. While at the conference Governor Polis dismissed the struggle of the oil and gas industry by labeling their concerns “silly.” Not only did he undermine a keystone industry that is vital to Colorado’s[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: NW Colorado a gem
Dear Editor: My wife, our 11-month-old son and I would like to thank the people of Northwest Colorado for our wonderful vacation. Where to start? We had a great lunch at El Agave Mexican Restaurant in Rangely, then took a thrilling tour of the Canyon Pintado district. We camped out[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from Classic Board
Dear Editor: With the 2019 Meeker Classic in the books, it’s fitting to send out a big kudos to the community for pulling off an outstanding event. These things don’t just happen—it takes the efforts of volunteers, sponsors, business owners, civic groups and so many more to orchestrate such an[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Please be patient and trust the process
Dear Editor: This is a request to all of my amazing customers and community: Meeker Drugs will be changing hours and processes just for the next 8 weeks. My staff will do their very best to maintain customer satisfaction and continue to provide the level of service you deserve however,[Read More…]
Letter: What does it mean to be a Republican?
Dear Editor: My entire adult life I claimed allegiance to and have voted for the Republican Party. I did not fully understand until recently the depth of the Republican Party’s commitment to an effective government, which is one closest to and for the people. On Aug. 19 I attended the[Read More…]
Letter: Dear Citizens of Rangely, ‘Way Outside of Ordinary’!
Dear Editor: As my second term on the Rangely School Board of Directors is coming to an end, I would like to take a moment to thank all of the people in this wonderful community who entrusted me to represent them! I truly believe in, and want to thank all[Read More…]
Letter: Rector will be greatly missed
Dear Editor: I read with great regret about the passing of Peggy Rector. She indeed was one of a rare breed—a true public citizen who served honorably and well with only the best interests of the public as her motivation. It was mainly because of her that I accepted the[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from Fair Board
Dear Editor: The indoor open show consists of nine departments and has in excess of 25 volunteers who are either superintendents or assistants. This year 700 entries were presented for the public to appreciate. Vicky and Kaye are fairly new to their positions, but handled both the horticulture and flowers[Read More…]