Would vote for a candidate who confessed a misdeed Dear Editor: The story is told that as a lad George Washington cut down a cherry tree in his father’s orchard. The satisfying end to the tale is that little George confessed to his misdeed and was forgiven because of his[Read More…]
Letters To The Editor
Letter to the Editor: Concerns about outdoor center
Dear Editor: Plans for a major outdoor center in Meeker, including firearms range, archery range, and other facilities, seem near to implementation. I am concerned that the community has not had an opportunity to debate the potential effects of such development. The proposed outdoor center would have significant impact on[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Whites endorse Tracy for Senate
Dear Editor: We’re both former Colorado Republican Senators, and we’re voting for Emily Tracy for Colorado Senate. Emily is a Democrat, but it’s not about partisanship: it’s about protecting our lands, our rural values and having someone who actually listens to us in the Senate.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks from rural school team
Dear Editor: Just want to thank you for all the pictures and articles you have put in about Coal Creek School the last few weeks. Your help with the winners of the rubber ducky race was great. You saved us all. It was an adventure for all of us but[Read More…]
Letter: Thoughts on election, Rangely coverage
Dear Editor: Who is Donald Moskowitz of Londonderry N.H.? and What the heck does he know about Colorado? In a small way I think we could use a president with the likes of Mr. Johnson, but he isn’t on the ballot, and even if he were and you vote for[Read More…]
Letter: Arcolesse thanks board and staff for matching grant funds
Dear Editor: Thank you to the Board of Trustees and city staff for providing matching grant funds to our community for site enhancement and economic development. This program provides a positive force in creating a more appealing and forward looking projects that our businesses and community will benefit from. It[Read More…]
Letter: Cameo shooting center will help, not hurt, Meeker center
Dear Editor: By now, many of you have heard about the outdoor shooting facility that will be built in Cameo, outside of Palisade, Colo. With a recent media blitz, the announcement came out last week that the Town of Palisade purchased property where the range will be built. At last[Read More…]
Letter: Greetings from Dale and Pat Jens
Dear Editor: We read with interest your “50 years ago” in last week’s paper. We lived in Meeker for 35 years, and knew all of the boys listed, 16 of which played in the Meeker High School Band! In 1965 we sent a picture of the Meeker High School Band[Read More…]
Letter: Webber thanks community for help, support of 36th annual Septemberfest celebration
Dear Editor: It turned out to be a beautiful weekend this year for the annual Septemberfest activities and fun was had by all who attended and participated. I can’t begin to thank enough, all of the volunteers and the Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District Staff who are[Read More…]
Letter: Support for libertarian ticket Johnson/Weld
Dear Editor: The libertarian ticket of Johnson for president and Weld for vice president provides a huge amount of executive experience acquired when they were governors. I believe governors are the most qualified politicians to ascend to the presidency. With this ticket we have a former governor available to assume[Read More…]
Letter: Senior parents thankful
Dear Editor: The senior parents would like to thank Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic and total joint repair, identity graphics, Shelby Burke and Zach Clatterbaugh for supporting the seniors in sports this year. We appreciate you. MHS Senior Parents Meeker
Letter: Meeker Classic board thanks volunteers, friends
Dear Editor: At the close of the 30th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, we are again reminded of the extraordinary qualities of this community and why it’s such a special place to call home. What a showcase of volunteerism, community and friendship! Handlers, vendors and visitors to the Meeker Classic[Read More…]
