MEEKER | With the passage of ballot issue 4A, the Meeker School District will now begin the process of new construction and renovation at Meeker High School and constructing a new school district transportation facility. Our school district is grateful to our community for supporting this effort. We are committed[Read More…]
Opinion
Letter: Moyer grateful for support
Dear Editor: I am very grateful for the overwhelming support in the General Election for Rio Blanco County Commissioner District 1, on Nov. 6. I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the citizens of Rio Blanco County as your commissioner. I’m looking forward to working with the other[Read More…]
Flaming marshmallows {Editor’s Column}
I’ve been cooking for almost four decades, but last Saturday was a new experience. I was making candied yams for the St. James Episcopal Church annual fundraising dinner. Once the yams were cooked, I sprinkled mini-marshmallows (the best part of candied yams) over the top and put them under the[Read More…]
Letter: Hooray for 4A
Dear Editor: On behalf of students and staff of the Meeker School District, the Meeker School Board would like to thank voters for approving Ballot Issue 4A. Thanks also to members of the community bond campaign committee who worked so hard on our behalf. Revenues generated by the bond will[Read More…]
Letter: Elder resigns as water commissioner
Dear Editor: It’s is with great sadness and disappointment that I have to resign my job as a water commissioner for Rangely and Piceance Creek area due to health reasons. Last day is Nov 17. All calls after that will go to Shanna Lewis in Meeker until my job is[Read More…]
Letter: Visionary says hello
Dear Editor: Hi to everyone Rio Blanco County. My name is Brian Worthen, CEO of Visionary Broadband. All of us at Visionary are excited to be joining your communities as an Internet provider. Its our goal to offer you fast and reliable Internet service so you can get online and[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks to fire dept.
Dear Editor: Thank you to the Meeker Fire Department for once again saving me. Kate Proctor Meeker
The motive behind the man: why soldiers fight
RBC | I once read a fascinating report from The Strategic Studies Institute entitled, “Why Soldiers Fight: Combat Motivation In The Iraq War.”1 Among other points, three should strike us profoundly on Veterans Day. First, a soldier’s mind must be set on what he is fighting for. As we will[Read More…]
Letter: Daniels thanks PMC emergency staff
Dear Editor: I would like to take a moment to say thank you. I have had the opportunity to be a guest in emergency rooms from Gunnison Colo., New Castle, Colo., Glenwood Springs, Colo., and now Meeker. I would like to thank the nurses and the doctors in Meeker that[Read More…]
Letter: Alliance works to protect White River
Dear Editor: Over the past several years, the White River has drawn a great deal of attention and concern from folks along our valley. Landowners, residents and even seasonal visitors to the area have noticed increased development and other activities along the river, and more recently, algae blooms. The algae[Read More…]
Letter: Kelley thanks supporters, congratulates Moyer
Dear Editor: Just a quick note here to congratulate Gary Moyer on his election as the next District One RBC commissioner. I wish him the very best. In addition, I want to express my gratitude to all those who so kindly encouraged me and helped support my campaign. As I[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: About that siren
I’d be willing to bet the number of Meeker residents who eat lunch every day is higher than the American average. I think we’re conditioned to respond to the siren. (Note: This is an opinion, totally based on anecdotal experience. If you don’t know what that means, look it up,[Read More…]