Dear Editor: Recently we on the Western Slope experienced a major problem in governing during our time. A problem of blaming instead of finding solutions. When I am elected, I will work to find solutions to our common issues. In his article on Jan. 13, Mr. Tipton would rather play[Read More…]
Opinion
Editor’s Column: Please. Stop. Capitalizing. Everything.
I’ve been accused of being the “grammar police” more than once. I’m really not. Language, particularly English, is notoriously subjective. Even the experts don’t always agree on the rules. Case in point: an argument about the use of the Oxford comma (the comma that goes at the end of a[Read More…]
Guest Column: Should a water management plan be developed for the White River?
RBC | The State of Colorado adopted the Colorado Water Plan in 2016. The Plan proposes to create a water management roadmap to achieve a productive economy, vibrant and sustainable cities, productive agriculture, a strong environment and a robust recreation industry. Specific to protecting and enhancing stream flows, the plan[Read More…]
Letter: Wolves deserve better
Dear Editor: Wolves are magnificent animals, and have a place in nature, but the real question is, “Is it our place to interfere with their natural migration into Colorado or should we impose human desires on nature by forcing them into Colorado?” Multiple times, state wildlife experts including Colorado Parks[Read More…]
Letter: Three rules
Dear Editor: There are three rules for good communication: Have something to say: State your position. Say it: Give the facts, data, supporting points in 200 words or less. Shut up: Rambling on destroys credibility. Elaine Jordan Meeker
Editor’s Column: What matters most
“Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone’s face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love? These are the real questions.” ~ Henri Nouwen Driving through Rangely Tuesday on my way to the[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from Public Works
Dear Editor: The Town of Rangely’s Mayor, Andy Shaffer, provided pizza and hot coffee to the Public Works crew as they worked late into the night on a main water line break. The Public Works crew would like to shout out a big thank you to Andy for his generosity.[Read More…]
Letter: Meeker memories
Dear Editor: In the early 1950s I visited Meeker with my parents who were searching to buy a family ranch. We looked at properties on the beautiful White River including Sleepy Cat and Wyman Ranch. We stayed at the historic Meeker Hotel, where I was impressed with beautiful big game[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks for Christmas donations
Dear Editor: I am writing to thank Meeker residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Because of the generosity of donors in Meeker and across the United States, Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, collected more than 8.9 million[Read More…]
OPED: MSD’s Emergency Operations Plan
MEEKER | While we are fortunate to live in the extremely safe community of Meeker, Colorado, it is still a necessity to prepare for a variety of emergencies in our school system. Meeker School District’s Emergency Operations Plan is intended to address these emergencies, and it is important for the[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Goal setting
RBC | I am getting messages from my phone about my failure to meet goals. It first started doing this shortly before the end of the year when it let me know that I had not reached my exercise goal of the week. Apparently I was not only doing less[Read More…]
Letter: WREA on Colowyo closure
Dear Editor: Last week Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association (Tri-State) made the difficult announcement that it will close the Colowyo Mine and the Craig Station Units by 2030. White River Electric Association (WREA) learned about these closures last Thursday morning and our thoughts immediately went to the employees and our[Read More…]
