By LOGAN HILL Rio Blanco County Republican Chair RBC | We all know the basics of George Orwell’s classic novel, “1984.” In the story, the government watches everybody in their daily lives, looking for “violations.” Neighbors are encouraged to turn in neighbors and privacy is a non-existent dream. During the Cold[Read More…]
Opinion
OPED: Digging in the dirt is good for your soul
RBC | Every spring, I tell myself I’m not going to garden. It’s time-consuming, can be expensive (especially if you’re just starting out) and hoeing weeds is one of my least favorite pastimes. Mostly, though, I’m terrified I’ll accidentally kill everything. I hate failing, and my plant survival track record is[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Things we shouldn’t have to explain, and yet, here we are
Purchasing advertising is similar to buying an airline seat, or renting a hotel room or getting a table at a popular restaurant. You make a reservation and then that seat or room or table is held for you. In some cases, you have to pay in full in advance, or[Read More…]
Letter: Eagle River thankful for easy transition
Dear Editor: I want to take this opportunity to thank our customers and community members as we have transitioned from Redi Services, LLC to Eagle River Waste and Recycling. I appreciate the opportunity I have had to serve you for the past 13 years. Although we are under new ownership,[Read More…]
Letter: Moyer for commissioner
Dear Editor: I am the owner of Nichol’s Store and Hume Distributing in Rangely and I am writing this letter because I support Gary Moyer for county commissioner. I have been on the Plant Center board with Gary for the last 10-plus years. I also participated in the Republican county[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Do we give a **** about our reputation?
Channeling a little Joan Jett there, but it’s a question to consider. Twenty-plus years ago one of my Glenwood friends was in an airplane on her way home from a church convention in Oklahoma. She struck up a conversation with her seat mate. Somehow the conversation came around to the[Read More…]
Letter: Edinger discusses land exchange
Dear Editor: I am writing this letter to inform the public that there is a land exchange being discussed in our area. It is a potential exchange between the BLM and Buffalo Horn Ranch. There has been a lot of misinformation or false rumors swirling around so I thought I[Read More…]
Don’t make me ‘mom lecture’ you {OPED}
RBC | I was a bit of an odd kid. (Nothing has changed, if you’re wondering.) When I was around 4, we went to a hardware store to pick up a few things, and I was instantly enamored, but not with the power tools, the wall of paint chips, or[Read More…]
Letter: Merrifield grateful for scholarships
Dear Editor: I would like to thank the White River Electric Association, Meeker Sportsman’s Club, Pioneer’s Healthcare Foundation, V.F.W. Post 5843 and Auxiliary, Freeman Fairfield Trust, Richard G. Lyttle fund (Fairfield Scholarship Committee), Meeker High School Football Team/MHS Top Hand Scholarship committee, and Rio Blanco Ranch for awarding me scholarships to help with[Read More…]
Ma Famiglia making changes
Dear Editor: As a member of the Meeker business community for 13 years, we have continually strived to provide the best value, quality and consistency in service and product. As we move forward, we are faced with serious challenges regarding staffing and product procurement. With these important challenges ahead of[Read More…]
Veteran’s Posting: May 24, 2018
By Wes Eubanks Meeker VFW & American Legion MEEKER | God Bless America. I go to the cemetery up on the hill above the river and there beneath the cedars I kneel and clean the dust off of the tombstone of a veteran. I say a prayer I plant a flag.[Read More…]
Letter: Local business an asset to community
Dear Editor: I would like to thank Identity Graphics in Meeker for designing and making my re-election signs. Carly Thomson was great to work with. We are so very lucky to have a business like this in our county. Shopping at home is the best! Thank you, Renae Neilson Meeker
