MEEKER | “Where did the Indians go?” continues to be a commonly asked question from first time visitors to this area. The White River Utes were removed to a desert reservation from their homeland in 1879 after Indian Agent Nathan Meeker and the other men working with him were killed.[Read More…]
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: NW Colorado a gem
Dear Editor: My wife, our 11-month-old son and I would like to thank the people of Northwest Colorado for our wonderful vacation. Where to start? We had a great lunch at El Agave Mexican Restaurant in Rangely, then took a thrilling tour of the Canyon Pintado district. We camped out[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: “Unedited. No filters.”
There’s a trend toward posting photos and tagging them “#nofilter” or “#noedits.” That’s great when it comes to photos, because who really cares if the colors of your sunset pic are orange or pink? But when it comes to words, filters are invaluable. Through a “workflow” accident last week, an[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from Classic Board
Dear Editor: With the 2019 Meeker Classic in the books, it’s fitting to send out a big kudos to the community for pulling off an outstanding event. These things don’t just happen—it takes the efforts of volunteers, sponsors, business owners, civic groups and so many more to orchestrate such an[Read More…]
Editors Column: ‘Redeem the Day’
Amid the flags and images of the Twin Towers on Wednesday, an author friend shared something that begs repeating, not just on the anniversary of 9/11, but every day we’re faced with something that threatens to steal our joie de vivre (joy of living). Here’s what she wrote: “Redeem the[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Please be patient and trust the process
Dear Editor: This is a request to all of my amazing customers and community: Meeker Drugs will be changing hours and processes just for the next 8 weeks. My staff will do their very best to maintain customer satisfaction and continue to provide the level of service you deserve however,[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Sheepdogs and the end of summer
Most folks in the White River Valley were sure the dog days of summer were over until they either volunteered or attended another successful Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship. For the past 33 years, our community’s different kind of dog days—the Meeker Classic—has heralded the end of summer. Watching the handlers[Read More…]
Editor’s column We’re hyperlocal, and we’re staying that way
If you are a supporter of a political position and want to share your message, you are welcome to write a letter to the editor. at no charge to you (it’s not free for us). If you want us to promote your particular position, you are more than welcome to[Read More…]
Letter: What does it mean to be a Republican?
Dear Editor: My entire adult life I claimed allegiance to and have voted for the Republican Party. I did not fully understand until recently the depth of the Republican Party’s commitment to an effective government, which is one closest to and for the people. On Aug. 19 I attended the[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Campaigning and dating have a lot in common
We dwell in a representative democracy (as opposed to a direct democracy), in which we elect individuals to represent us according to geographical area or population distribution. So here’s a question: are your representatives really representing you? Are they representing your goals, your beliefs, your ideals, your moral code, your[Read More…]
(OPED) Loose Ends: Bugling came as a surprise
MEEKER | Fall in the White River Valley brings the call of a different sort. Meeker is not only known for its huge mule deer and elk population, but for the local human elk callers that abound. A long time ago the local school system not only declared a one[Read More…]
OPED: ERBM Fall 2019 spotlight letter
MEEKER | ERBM has many notable programs and projects that are often highlighted in this spotlight letter. However, there is also outstanding staff working behind the scenes every day to make our recreation and park district system the wonderful asset that it is today. The hard working and passionate professionals[Read More…]