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…]

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…]

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…]

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

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

Dear Editor: Bev and I traveled up to Ripple Creek Divide last Saturday, the 29th, to enjoy fall colors. I have observed fall colors in many locations, but these were some of the very best. It’s a great year for color. Along the way we visited old haunts at the Himes Peak[Read More…]

Dear Editor: As many of you are now aware, an unaffiliated candidate will be opposing me on the November general election ballot. Therefore, it may be necessary to reassure the voters of Rio Blanco County that my following positions have and will remain consistent throughout this campaign and term in[Read More…]

Dear Editor: I would like to endorse Ms. Emma Vaughn for the elected position of Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder. I have known Emma and her family for more than 25 years. Emma was born and raised in the heart of Rio Blanco County. She was blessed to be[Read More…]