Dear Editor: Gary Moyer is a good guy with deep roots in Rio Blanco County. His challenger, Reed Kelley, is also a good man who has always sought the best for the people of Rio Blanco County. The voters of Rio Blanco County have a choice of two men with[Read More…]
Letters To The Editor
Letter: Kelley’s stance on Prop 112 and Amendment 4A
Dear Editor: As some of you have witnessed, I have been doing some campaign door-belling in the neighborhoods. Of one thing I’ve become quite certain, the usual fall invasion of boxelder bugs trying to get inside for winter at nearly everyone’s doorstep is in full-force, maybe to an even greater[Read More…]
Moyer strongly opposes Prop 112
Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to make it clear that I strongly oppose Proposition 112 on the Colorado ballot and explain why this is so important to Rio Blanco County. First, Proposition 112 with its 2,500-foot setbacks would essentially serve as a ban on any new[Read More…]
Letter: Unaffiliated voter and candidates
Dear Editor: Voting was an important part of my life growing up. My mom was very active in the Republican party and was chosen as a state delegate more than once. One of my earliest memories was going into the old time voting booths with her. She would let me[Read More…]
Letter: Kelley shares background, experience
Dear Editor: I had prepared the following biographical information for Monday night’s candidate forum at Meeker High School. It was never requested, so I thought I should share it with you here. A Colorado native, I grew up and graduated high school in Jefferson County west of Denver. I then[Read More…]
Nieslanik supports 4A
Dear Editor: What makes Meeker so special? I’d bet many people would answer by saying: “the community.” Meeker’s community is our greatest asset because we know each other, we help each other, and we give back. Whether it’s running into friends at the grocery store, pitching in to help a[Read More…]
Letter: 3rd-4th grade Mustangs undefeated
Dear Editor: Absolutely incredible season, Mustangs 3-4 grade were undefeated. Excellent team, good job boys! Thanks coaches all over Chris Williams, Dan Chinn, Brandon Sanders and Todd Shults. Extra: they won by mercy rule every game! First undefeated Mustangs team in 10 years! Arturo Rodriguez Meeker
Letter: Whiteman discusses new school
Dear Editor: This community has been very fortunate to have a substantial tax base created by the oil and gas industry in Eastern Rio Blanco County. These funds have allowed the development of infrastructure completed in the last years with the construction/remodeling of medical facilities, justice center, airports, cemetery, recreational[Read More…]
Letter: Cimarron answers changeover questions
Dear Editor: I am writing to you as the CEO of Cimarron Telecommunications LLC. We are the largest distributor of wireless and fiber services in the county. We realize there is a great deal of anxiety or confusion regarding how to change to a new service provider from the former[Read More…]
Letter: Citizens for Meeker Schools discusses Bond Issue 4A
Dear Editor: As co-chair of the Citizens for Meeker Schools Bond Campaign Committee, I welcome this chance to share my support for the Meeker School District’s 4A Bond initiative. A Vote for 4A will fund the District’s redevelopment of Meeker’s existing high school. This project will address critical infrastructure needs[Read More…]
Letter: Vaughn for Clerk and Recorder
Dear Editor: We are endorsing Emma Vaughn in the upcoming clerk and recorder election. Emma and her family were neighbors of ours on Piceance Creek. At an early age Emma showed the work ethic that we all admire. Emma has continued to show us that the qualities she possesses qualify[Read More…]
Letter: Vaughn thanks supporters for successful candidate meet & greet
Dear Editor: I owe a couple big thank you notes to some amazing people who helped me pull off the first ever bipartisan meet and greet for Rio Blanco County candidates. First of all my appreciation goes to Mr. John Strate for his role as teacher and mentor in providing[Read More…]



