Dear Editor: Thanks to everyone who made Dianne’s memorial picnic such an incredible day. The turnout was phenomenal and will not be forgotten by me or my family. For those that were unable to attend, thank you for your prayers and well wishes but I have to tell you that[Read More…]
Letters To The Editor
Letter: Gratitude from Rural School Project Team
Dear Editor: The Rural School Project team would like to thank everyone who donated baked goods or bought things at the Coal Creek School baked goods and vintage sale. The money raised will help us continue with the restoration of the school. From the reactions of people who peeked in[Read More…]
Letter: Film director thanks Rangely residents
Dear Editor: On June 7–9, I directed a short film in Rangely called “Bake Sale,” about a pastor’s daughter who sets out to help a less fortunate family than her own only to discover that learning to love your neighbor is sometimes more difficult than it seems. During this shoot,[Read More…]
Letter: Stirring up dust is not effective cleaning
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…]
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…]
