Dear Editor: In response to Mr. Luzmoor’s letter, have you ever been on the fire department? Have you ever been on an ambulance call? People on the fire board have.
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Final thoughts from Fire Chief Marshall Cook
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to the Meeker Fire & Rescue District Board Members: As I finish my last week here at Meeker Fire & Rescue, I would like to reflect on the last 14 months as your fire chief and give you some parting thoughts I have.[Read More…]
From My Window: Fire chief’s letter reveals problems
Since I was a small child I have often heard two of the silliest of phrases uttered by man: “We’ve never done it that way before,” and, “If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.”
A Look at the West: Hispanic voters have growing influence in West
RBC I In the midst of the raucous and polarized presidential election, a quieter story has been at play: the growing political clout of Latino voters.
Letter to the Editor: In praise of Meeker’s first responders
Dear Editor: This letter is being written in appreciation of our wonderful, caring, going way beyond-the-call-of-duty Meeker Fire Department and its first responders.
From My Window: Health fair, Foundation dinner were successes
Had a great time Saturday, visiting the 9Health Fair in the morning in Meeker and the Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation Dinner in Rangely that evening.
Letter to the Editor: David Luzmoor on Fire Board members
Dear Editor: I ask that you offer the following comment to your readers in order to balance the prospective on the Meeker Fire Protection District Board of Directors.
Letter to the Editor: Drug companies’ 2015 profits were $45 billion
Dear Editor: One thing I have to seriously consider in this election for president is one who I hope will do something about prescription costs.
Letter to the Editor: Meeker couple thanks officers, responders
Dear Editor: We would like to take a moment and offer a huge thank you to the Meeker Police Department/Chief Bob Hervey, Meeker Fire Rescue EMT, the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, Pioneers Medical Center emergency and triage team as well as all first responders for their quick actions and[Read More…]
From My Window: Great election; go see the Wizard
What an election day Tuesday was! Two town elections with 15 candidates seeking a total of six seats on the town councils in Rangely and Meeker. Each town had three open seats, but Rangely had 10 candidates seeking election and Meeker had five candidates seeking three seats. It is good[Read More…]
A Look at the West: Land access easier if working with the landowner
RBC I Not a day goes by without someone bemoaning the lack of public access to private lands in the West. Gone are the good old days, some say, when landowners welcomed visitors. Today, it often seems like there are “No Trespassing” signs across every gate and orange paint on[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Explaining the role of the fire district board
Dear Editor: You have asked for a response to criticism of how the Board of the Meeker Fire Department conducts its business. The response is best provided by a description of who we are and what we do.
