Dear Editor: I am writing this letter in support of Emma Vaughn for Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder. I have known Emma for more than 20 years. I was Emma’s supervisor when she worked for the Division of Wildlife when she was in high school. She always showed herself[Read More…]
Opinion
Letter: False rumors and lies
Dear Editor: I am now sure of where the false rumors and lies that are being spread about me are coming from. I’ve been told by several people that they came out of my office so they thought they could be true. Yes, they have been coming out of my[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks to WREA voters
Dear Editor: I’d like to extend my sincerest thanks to all those who supported me in my recent election to the WREA Board of Directors. Your trust, support and encouragement mean a lot to me. I’d also like to thank everyone who participated by voting in the election, whichever candidates[Read More…]
Letter: S’fest successful because of community
Dear Editor: This year’s Septemberfest was a huge success because of all the volunteer help and from many who put service before themselves!
Editor’s Column: How many sides are there?
I‘m not one of those wives who automatically “likes” her husband’s Facebook posts just because, but this week Pat wrote something that has stayed with me: “They may demand that you choose a side, but how can you when they only see two and you see in 3D?” If that[Read More…]
Thanks to Lions Club
Dear Editor: I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Meeker Lions Club for their recent donation of breakfasts and lunches to the volunteers at the R100 Archery Shoot. I truly appreciate all that the Lions Club has done and continues to do for the community.
Letter: Conrado thanks supporters
Dear Editor: I would like to thank those that supported me in the recent WREA election. While my bid was unsuccessful, I certainly wish Mr. Rogers the best in his role as director. Take care, Dan Conrado Meeker
Letter: Classic Board thankful for community
Dear Editor: As we close the doors on the 2018 Meeker Classic we are reminded of the many blessings that come from living in a community like Meeker. In a year that brought many challenges to the community through drought, fires and economic challenges the spirit of our residents remains[Read More…]
Guest Column: Feed your body, feed your soul
RBC | Welcome to week two of the Health Partnership’s wellness series for Recovery Month. This week’s topic is all about feeding your body to feel better. While mental health problems are often depicted as emotional struggles, existing “all in your head,” the body and mind are intricately connected in[Read More…]
Letter: Legislature does not value schools
Dear Editor: Let’s face it! The nature of work is changing. People must be ready to upgrade and polish their skills. Schools provide the foundation by which we learn. When hiring, Colorado’s business have two choices: 1. Hire a skilled Coloradan 2. Hire a skilled employee from outside Colorado. Either[Read More…]
Guest Column: Got milk? Whole or low-fat?
RBC | I drink whole milk and so does my family. The pendulum is swinging away from the low and no-fat milk recommendations back to whole milk for health. I could fill your in-box with recent articles, research and evidence to this point. Whole milk is a part of our[Read More…]
Letter: Why become an unaffiliated candidate?
Dear Editor: A friend and mentor of mine—a longtime Meeker and Rio Blanco County stalwart whose historic identification has been with the Republican party—and I discussed early last year that we needed to become Independent (unaffiliated) voters. He beat me to it, by a short time, and now calls himself[Read More…]
