Dear Editor: We want to give a big thank you to all the volunteer EMS personnel serving eastern Rio Blanco County, Pioneers Hospital medical staff and the St. Mary’s CareFlight team for the exceptional jobs they do. We know firsthand, because on Jan. 31 one of our own, Darrell Kendall,[Read More…]
Letters To The Editor
Letter: Questions about urban renewal authority
Dear Editor: The town meeting to consider an Urban Renewal Authority (URA), scheduled for next Tuesday, Feb. 21, needs to address a number of questions. Colorado Statute established the option of a URA for the purpose of restoring blighted urban neighborhoods (Colorado Revised Statutes 31-25-104, 31-25-107). “Blighted” specifically refers to[Read More…]
Letter: Strate family thankful for first responders
Dear Editor: Our family would like to thank all those dedicated people on the ambulance crew who came to our house when Chris broke his hip. They did such a professional job of getting him down our stairs (which any of you who have been to our house know is[Read More…]
Letter: The death of Mr. Common Sense
Dear Editor: There have been some bad calls in Meeker in the last few months by the people in some form of power that have not been in the best interests of the people in Meeker and Rio Blanco County. Before the people in any form of power in any[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Weighing in on Better City proposals
As mentioned in a previous column, one of the hardest parts of reporting on a story is seeing all sides of an issue and not being able to choose a position. Nowhere is this more difficult than when reporting on a project that impacts the community. I understand the disgruntled[Read More…]
Letter: Naloxone saves lives
Dear Editor: After last week’s Rangely Town Council discussion regarding the use of naloxone (brand name Narcan) as an antidote to opioid overdosing, we at Mind Springs Health, who every day work with the impact of addiction, understand naloxone’s benefits and want to voice support of its usage. It’s no[Read More…]
Letter: Grateful for care and support during time of loss and grief
Dear Editor: This is a very difficult time for all of us. We are saddened by the passing of Sally Carter Brown during Christmas Day. Your presence before, during and after the funeral services helped to lighten our burden. We were grateful to enjoy your company and hear your lovely[Read More…]
Letter: Appreciation for the self defense course
Dear Editor: Hats off to Kevin Amack and State Farm for sponsoring the women’s self defense course last week. It was a remarkable class, thank you for offering it to the ladies in our community! Sincerely, Suzan Pelloni Meeker
Stuttering help is available
Dear Editor: For many people, ringing in the New Year brings hope and joyful anticipation. But for those who struggle with stuttering, the old fears of speaking and being teased remain the same—year after year. Many of your readers don’t know that help for stuttering is available from so many[Read More…]
Pleased with new commissioners
Dear Editor: Mr. Woodruff and Mr. Rector, I am so pleased to see both of you as our new county commissioners. Perhaps you can teach young Mr. Bolton that when someone in this county is elected to an office, their actions should be in accordance with what the people who[Read More…]
Thank you to Suzie’s hero
Dear Editor: This is to give a huge thank you to Deputy Pena. My dog, Suzie, went through the ice into the river yesterday. Deputy Pena responded to my 911 call quickly. He was able to get across the ice and pull her out. I can’t thank him enough. He[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thank you to fire, sheriff, ambulance, dispatch departments and WREA
Dear Editor: A huge thank you to the above people who successfully extinguished our house fire last week. Their prompt response, necessary equipment, and man/woman power in the middle of the night was crucial to saving our home with minimal damage. Thanks again! The Moyer Family Meeker