Dear Editor: This year’s Septemberfest was a huge success because of all the volunteer help and from many who put service before themselves!

Dear Editor: I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Meeker Lions Club for their recent donation of breakfasts and lunches to the volunteers at the R100 Archery Shoot. I truly appreciate all that the Lions Club has done and continues to do for the community.

Dear Editor: I would like to thank those that supported me in the recent WREA election. While my bid was unsuccessful, I certainly wish Mr. Rogers the best in his role as director. Take care, Dan Conrado Meeker

Dear Editor: As we close the doors on the 2018 Meeker Classic we are reminded of the many blessings that come from living in a community like Meeker.  In a year that brought many challenges to the community through drought, fires and economic challenges the spirit of our residents remains[Read More…]

Dear Editor: Let’s face it! The nature of work is changing. People must be ready to upgrade and polish their skills. Schools provide the foundation by which we learn. When hiring, Colorado’s business have two choices: 1. Hire a skilled Coloradan 2. Hire a skilled employee from outside Colorado. Either[Read More…]

Dear Editor: A friend and mentor of mine—a longtime Meeker and Rio Blanco County stalwart whose historic identification has been with the Republican party—and I discussed early last year that we needed to become Independent (unaffiliated) voters. He beat me to it, by a short time, and now calls himself[Read More…]

Dear Editor: Congratulations to Dave Eller for his completing a successful career with CDOT. His was a difficult job due to the politics involved. When I retired during 1982 the position was named District Engineer as it should be today since CDOT is an engineering organization. When I was working[Read More…]

Dear Editor: I have been wondering…

Dear Editor: Tim passed away in Fort Collins recently. He should be remembered for correctly offering his judgment on the location of the new elementary school. A brilliant architect, professional designer of lamps and toys, he came to Meeker knowing he could work in a wonderful community. As an architect[Read More…]

Dear Editor: I am writing a letter of endorsement in support of Emma Vaughn for Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder. I have known Emma most of her life. My family used to run cattle on Piceance with her family. I have fond memories of her scrambling onto her horse[Read More…]

ΩDear Editor: I was glad to announce at the Rangely Networking meeting last Tuesday that I have successfully petitioned onto the ballot as an unaffiliated (independent) candidate for county commissioner. I have attended and participated in those Rangely community meetings at the college for many years—ever since they were first[Read More…]