‘ll be 49 this year (Lord willing), putting me smack dab in middle age territory. The AARP mailings aren’t arriving yet, and I rarely “feel” my age (thanks, I assume, to reasonably good genes), but I’m starting to notice little changes to which I’m learning to adapt. 1. I need[Read More…]
Opinion
Letter: Thankful for transparency and change
Dear Editor: The recent release of attorney Kent Borchard from the county has received its fair share of disgust and outrage, with little to no review from a different point of view. Our elected officials are put in their positions to make hard decisions, and as a public, we rarely[Read More…]
Letter: Dedicated professionals at Meeker rec center
Dear Editor: I had an incident at the Recreation District last week that required immediate help. I must say, the personnel at the Recreation District were right there, checking my vitals and had an ambulance on the way. The ambulance was there soon and wrapped me up in a cocoon[Read More…]
Opinion: Prospects for a future energy economy
MEEKER | In previous articles I summarized the facts of global climate change and evidence for its effects in the White River drainage. The trend is toward higher temperatures and increasingly drier conditions. We are at significant risk for ecosystem collapse, severe disruption of the food supply, adverse health consequences[Read More…]
Letter: Unnecessary restrictions on shed hunting
Dear Editor: Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) restrictions on shed antler collecting is an unnecessary and overreaching act of the government. CPW’s reasoning for the placement of the regulations and an outdoorsman’s views are as follows. 1. CPW: More people are in the outdoors pushing deer and elk around during[Read More…]
Guest Column: Construction on new school to begin in June
MEEKER | A significant amount of design work has occurred since the November election where voters approved a bond for construction at Meeker High School and the district’s transportation facility. As stated in the fall, our school district is grateful to our community for supporting this effort. We are committed to[Read More…]
Letter: Not a good beginning
Dear Editor: The first week in office the RBC Commissioners do not renew the contract of the county attorney in a deal that seems to be made in secret between two commissioners. The very next week, the commissioners announce a new county attorney. Both of these transaction do not pass[Read More…]
Opinion: Wolf introduction poses a serious risk for Western Colo.
RBC | Wolf introduction into Western Colorado public lands (forests, wilderness, BLM) and vicariously into privately owned adjacent lands poses a serious and lethal risk for wildlife, domestic livestock, and to human health and safety. Rocky Mountain Wolf Project advocates assert that populating Western Colorado with an initial 500 Canadian wolves[Read More…]
Letter: Impressed with MVB
Dear Editor: We are really impressed with the Mountain Valley Bank who are “putting their money where their mouth is” by offering real help for those federal employees who are furloughed or working with no pay. They are a good example of real help to those who need it. I sent your[Read More…]
Opinion: Fight for your local pharmacy
MEEKER | Yo Adrienne!?! It’s time to put on the gloves. I’m trying to be funny but there is nothing catchy or fun about this conversation. This topic is one that is affecting our community and its future. Before I spill an enormous amount of information on you, I would[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Anonymous returns
It’s been nearly a year since I lambasted the author of an anonymous flier distributed just prior to the rec district board election. I still believe if you want to share your opinion you should put your name on it, whether you’re stuffing future litter under windshield wipers in the[Read More…]
Letter: Community support during difficult time
Dear Editor: Although the sadness of losing my sister Sue will last the rest of my life, so too will the memory of the warmth and kindness of the people in this small town. I feel like I’ve been wrapped up in a warm, fuzzy blanket on a below zero[Read More…]
