Dear Editor: Pioneers Healthcare Foundation would like to thank everyone that made the Hoops for Science events so successful. A total of $1800.00 was raised for the Meeker High School Science programs. We would like to thank Pioneers Healthcare Foundation, Pioneers Medical Center and the Meeker Education Foundation, and especially[Read More…]
Letters To The Editor
Letter: Some Colorado counties are more equal than others
Dear Editor: All states have equal representation in the U.S. Senate, regardless of size and population. Only population determines the size of Colorado’s senate districts, resulting in the imbalance of county representation, benefiting a few whole and divided counties. A county is the state’s sovereign, equivalent of a state of[Read More…]
Letter: Town council, URA should wait and see what the citizens say
Dear Editor: The Meeker Urban Renewal Authority (URA) meets next Tuesday to evaluate responses to the latest Requests for Qualifications to construct and manage an Outdoor Adventure Center in the Town of Meeker. It is premature to move forward on this project. The Adventure Center is a significant issue for[Read More…]
Letter: Wolves in Colorado?
Dear Editor: We have been very involved with the wolf reintroduction program in Oregon. The first pack in Oregon was the Imnaha pack and we own a ranch right in the middle of where this pack is located. It’s a very helpless feeling when you can’t control the savagery and[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks for help with Operation Bring a Smile
Dear Editor: I believe that happiness and laughter are good for everyone. I also believe in respecting my elders. Operation Bring a Smile rolled into the Walbridge Wing of Pioneer Medical Center on Saturday, Jan. 13. Residents and staff were treated to an after lunch baseball comedy act “Who Is[Read More…]
Letter: More donations come in for Meeker Sportsman’s Club
Dear Editor: As our fundraising efforts continue, the Meeker Sportsman’s Club would like to extend thanks and appreciation to James Creek Outfitters, Watt’s Ranch Market, J Bar H Outfitters, Fuzzy Friends Grooming, and Weatherford Electric for their recent donations. We also thank the “Mustangs,” winners of the 3rd-4th grade division,[Read More…]
Letter: Rangely man grateful for quality care his wife received
Dear Editor: In the almost six years I’ve lived in Rangely, there are two very important things I’ve learned. First, it’s extremely easy to be critical of how things are done here. However, when I begin to look past what I think I know, I begin to see how amazing[Read More…]
Letter: Doctor supports local hospital
Dear Editor: The headline was front page, “St. Mary’s Rural Mobile Health Vehicle makes a stop in Rangely.” Along with many members of the community and staff members of Rangely District Hospital, my jaw dropped. The quotes were glowing—“increase the accessibility to top tier healthcare in our traditionally underserved areas,”[Read More…]
Letter: Westlands donates $2,500 to Search and Rescue
Dear Editor: I would like to formally thank Henry Kravis Westlands for the $2,500 donation to the Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue. Westlands community presence is very much appreciated, of which they all have shown over the years here in Meeker. With the fire event in April of last year[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from Jack Elder family
Dear Editor: Thank you to everyone for all the prayers and support and cards and gifts in our time of sorrow. It was greatly appreciated. Jack will be missed, but we know where he is at to see him again someday when we are called home. Thank You to Rangely[Read More…]
Thanks from Byers family
Dear Editor: Words cannot express how truly grateful we are to everyone who helped take care of mom the last few years. We would also like to thank everyone who offered their support, thoughts and prayers during our time of sorrow when we lost her. We have some very amazing[Read More…]
Sheriff thanks Rio Blanco Ranch for donation to Search and Rescue
Dear Editor: I would like to formally thank Rio Blanco Ranch for their $2,000.00 donation to the Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue. Rio Blanco Ranch community presence is very much appreciated and which they have shown over the years here in the valley. Over the past several years we have[Read More…]
