Dear Editor: This is the time of year that our world blooms in Rio Blanco County. However one yellow head is a “wolf in sheep’s clothing”: the yellow leafy spurge—and it affects land from Trappers Lake to Kenney Reservoir. Landowners and especially ranchers should be on guard. This exotic invasive[Read More…]
Letters To The Editor
Letter: Avey announces 2020 candidacy
Dear Editor: My name is Mona Avey and I would like to respectfully announce my decision to run for Rio Blanco County Commissioner District 3 in 2020. I am a long-time resident of Rio Blanco County and a descendent of White River pioneer families. I grew up and was educated[Read More…]
Letter: Ty Gates for Rio Blanco County Commissioner: A 2020 Vision
Ty Gates for Rio Blanco County Commissioner: A 2020 Vision Dear Editor: Hi, my name is Ty Gates and I am running for Rio Blanco County Commissioner, thank you for taking the time to visit my page (https://www.facebook.com/Ty-Gates-for-RBC-County-Commissioner-2020-400258997373259/). As a Meeker native, I am deeply rooted and committed to maintaining[Read More…]
Letter: Some kind words
Dear Editor: First, I want to congratulate Ethel Starbuck for having a long and wonderful life and for having helped so many of us, so wisely, through our high school experience Secondly I want to congratulate editor Niki for being chosen Citizen of the Year! And lastly I want to[Read More…]
Thanks for scholarship
Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge Pioneers Medical Center and [Walbridge] WingNutz for their thoughtful consideration in awarding me a scholarship for the 2019-2020 school year. WingNutz raises the money for this scholarship through their craft fair. I began attending the University of Northern Colorado[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from Miller family
Dear Editor: On behalf of the family of Jane Miller, we would like to thank everyone who helped us over the past months. Thank you for making the delicious food, for watching over us and helping—even if we didn’t know we needed it. Thank you for the kind gifts and[Read More…]
Letter: Thank you from Oldtimers
Dear Editor: We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who helped make the Old Timer’s Association Dinner a success. Thank you to the board of Haley, Connie and Bob for all they do and all the time they invest in this association. Thank you to Darryl,[Read More…]
Letter: Thank you
Dear Editor: Six weeks have passed since losing my Sonny. Again, I thank the many, many people who were and continue to give me such warm and wonderful support. Thank you to my friends who wrap their arms around me, soothing my tears. Thank you to my employer, Rio Blanco[Read More…]
Letter: National Mental Health Awareness Month in May
Dear Editor: May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and this May we also have a report of yet another school shooting in a Denver suburb. This May, Mind Springs Health/West Springs Hospital reminds people to take care of your own mental health just as you do your physical or[Read More…]
Letter: “Your Heritage” matters
Dear Editor: To the 40- to 50-year-old Rio Blanco “oldtimers.” I’m no longer shocked or dismayed by the sheer lack of knowledge or understanding of heritage and history displayed in other parts of our great country, but continue to wonder how that attitude of disdain has permeated the 40-50 age[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: A heartfelt thank you
Dear Editor: We find ourselves speechless with all that we have been blessed with: the love, support, prayers and the generosity of the town of Meeker’s community, businesses, churches, others from near and far towns and our family and friends during this challenging time.
Miles family thanks first responders, PMC
Dear Editor: My family and I would like to thank the Meeker Ambulance crew, and the doctors, nurses and staff of Pioneers Medical Center for the excellent care that was given to our precious Bud during his last time with us. And we so appreciate the kindness shown to my[Read More…]