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Letters To The Editor
Letter to the Editor: Support for new justice center
Dear Editor: There was a letter to the editor from the supporters of saving the old elementary school urging everyone to write the commissioners, so I am availing myself of that invitation. I would like you to know that I am wholeheartedly, 100 percent in support of the plan to[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Vote for 3A, not Amendment 66
Dear Editor: I urge everyone to take the time to vote in this mail-in ballot election. Learn about the issues on the ballot and about the school board candidates to make informed decisions. Be aware that there are two separate and very different issues on the ballot concerning funding for[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Nation lost over shutdown
Dear Editor: Bob, the “liberal” member of “The Five” on Fox News at 3 p.m., has claimed a great victory for the president and his fellow liberals after the resumption of business as usual in Washington. There were no winners. Our nation was the loser.
Letter to the Editor: Taking matters into our own hands
Dear Editor: I believe it is time that we took matters into our own hands. One of the issues that Meeker residents will be asked to consider on the ballots that we’ll soon receive is Mill Levy Override 3A, which asks us to help fund our public schools.
Letter to the Editor: Who shut down our government?
Dear Editor: Even when it comes to something as basic and, apparently, as simple and straightforward as the question of who shut down the federal government, there are diametrically opposite answers, depending on whether you talk to Democrats or Republicans.
Letter to the Editor: High hopes for hospice, palliative care center
Dear Editor: I am excited as well as thankful that Meeker now has an avenue to provide compassionate end of life care for people in our community. HopeWest-Meeker is in the beginning stages, thanks to a recently formed partnership with Pioneers Medical Center and HopeWest (formerly Hospice & Palliative Care[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: MHS sophomores thank sponsors
Dear Editor: The Meeker High School sophomore class would like to thank Cuppa Joe, Napa, Krule Construction, Meeker Drug, Oakridge Outfitters, Shepherd’s Office Outfitters, Meeker General Mercantile, Wendll’s Wondrous Things, Meeker Collision, Rocky Mountain Bowstrings, Salon on 6th, Northwest Auto, Bolton Construction, Green Cabins, Valley Repair, McGuire Auto Parts, Tips[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Chinn a good school board candidate
Dear Editor: Few elections in Rio Blanco County seem to leave one with the feeling that his or her vote was important and counted for something. The exception is often elections involving local offices with well-known candidates having lots of ties to the community.
Letter to the Editor: Pumpkins, Eats ‘n’ Treats Oct. 31
Dear Editor: ERBM Recreation and Park District will be hosting its annual event, Pumpkins, Eats ‘n’ Treats, on Oct. 31, and local businesses are requested to help make the event a big success.
Letter to the Editor: Enough is enough
Dear Editor: While hunting in the upper White River area, we noticed new signs on all the forest service campgrounds. These campgrounds are all now closed due to the government shutdown. Really?
Letter to the Editor: School wanted more than jail
Dear Editor: I have followed the recent idea to build a jail where the historic elementary school is located with some concern.
