Dear Editor: I just saw our street sweeper go by—a block away—but the cloud of dirt and familiar hum gave me the signal to dash inside and close all the windows. For “the life of me” I cannot figure out why our street sweeper/“cleaner” doesn’t use water like other towns?[Read More…]
Letters To The Editor
Letter: PMC offers mammography exams
Dear Editor: Does Pioneers Medical Center offer mammography exams? Yes, absolutely! We believe early detection is the best prevention against cancer. Currently, Pioneers offers digital mammography screenings. We offer screenings Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you have had your mammography screening at PMC before, than[Read More…]
Letter: Kudos to Highland Cemetery crew
Dear Editor: Kudos to Mike and crew. The cemetery looked great for Memorial Day. All of your extra efforts are truly appreciated. Thanks, Steve Loshbaugh (and everyone I talked with) Meeker
Letter: Go for a horseback ride along the White River in June
Dear Editor: According to Rex Walker, I was the most successful horse operator in Colorado. I ran over 100 horses for 24 years in Breckenridge, after working for Rex and Sombrero Ranches for several years. I was, when it was over, his oldest and biggest customer. In 2007 I sold[Read More…]
Letter: Happily Ever After
Dear Editor: Once upon a time there was a wise king who promised his loyal subjects that he would fix the broken health care system which had become a burden on them. He called in his counselors and they tried to figure out a way to keep the promise he[Read More…]
Letter: Local response sought for Meeker Adventure Center RFQ
Dear Editor: The Meeker Urban Renewal Authority (MURA) would like to inform the public of, and invite any and all interested parties to respond to the formal Request for Qualifications (RFQ) which was recently released on May 1, 2017. MURA is requesting responses from interested individuals and businesses (“Respondents”) to[Read More…]
Letter: Another tree removed
Dear Editor: A very old and beautiful conifer south of the Fairfield complex on Market Street was being cut down and removed last week. When I asked the tree cutter “why?” he said the tree was dying due to having a part of its roots being cut when they excavated[Read More…]
Letter: Business owner questions ‘shop at home’ policies
Dear Editor: “Shop at home!” The official mantra of our local government and the chamber of commerce. Why is it when the same folks decide to have custom street signs made they shop out of town and do not allow the local sign guy the privilege of bidding on them?[Read More…]
Letter: Chiropractic office closing in Rangely
Dear Editor: It is with deep regret and heavy hearts that Back to Health Chiropractic in Rangely must close our doors May 31, 2017. We regret any negative effect this may have on our wonderful patients and businesses that have relied on us for chiropractic services and drug and alcohol[Read More…]
Teacher thankful for science fair help
Dear Editor: I would like to send out a sincere “Thank You!” to some folks who made the 2017 Parkview Science Fair possible. First of all to the fine folks at the Bank of the San Juans here in Rangely: once again they provided funds for cash prizes for the[Read More…]
Letter: Thank you from the V.F.W. Post 5843 and Ladies Auxiliary
Dear Editor: We want to thank the community that braved the cold and wind and made it to our scholarship fundraiser on Saturday. It was a lot of fun. We also want to send a special thank you to Watt’s Ranch Market, Mountain Valley Bank, Samuelson’s True Value. Another special[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: New code enforcement officer in Rangely
Dear Editor: Greetings from the Town of Rangely. This letter is being sent out to all of our local business owners and other residents in order to introduce myself. My name is Janet Miller, and I am Rangely’s new code enforcement officer. I have worked for the town for the[Read More…]
