Dear Editor: I would like to share my support for the Meeker School District mill levy override—ballot question 3A—in the upcoming election.
Opinion
Guest Editorial: MACC endorses college credit for arts curriculum
MEEKER I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council has endorsed and encouraged the new National Core Arts Standards as provided by the Educational Theatre Association (EDTA), which sponsors the International Thespian Society, recognizing outstanding high school and middle school students in the performing arts), and has provided information on the[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Taxes a bit higher than thought, but support still there
Dear Editor: This week, ballots are set to arrive in mailboxes all over Colorado. The people of Meeker will have the opportunity to vote not just for state-level positions and decisions, but for one that impacts every member of our community.
Letter to the Editor: Assessor responds to mill levy questions
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to our county’s taxpayers. I am writing this letter to the editor to answer questions concerning the RE-1 Meeker School District mill levy ballot question, 3A. Below are some questions that have been brought to our attention:
From My Window… There are several reasons to pass the Meeker school vote
Hopefully, the windows are clear and the vision is of a sunny election with ballot measure 3A passing so the Meeker School District can get on with doing what it is they are supposed to be doing, and that is offering students the best education possible.
Letter to the Editor: Importance of school mill levy override
Dear Editor: The Meeker Board of Education (BOE) would like to ask for your support in the upcoming mill levy override request. This will be issue 3A on the ballot.
From My Window: This week we look at two amendments up for Nov. vote
Out my window I see some clear skies over Rio Blanco County, where there is nary a single opposed election for local office that will be seen on this year’s election in November. But the clouds are on the horizon, bringing on one of the most negative —I could say[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Phalon Osborn from the Rangely Animal Shelter
Dear Editor: We at the Rangely Animal Shelter would like to thank Phalon Osborn, a student at the Rangely Junior/Senior High School.
Letter to the Editor: In support of mill levy override for Meeker schools
Dear Editor: I want to express support for the Re-1 School District’s initiative to seek an increased tax mill levy.
What’s Up With the County? Staffing examined; justice center work begins
RBC I As we roll into the final quarter of 2014, the Rio Blanco County commissioners are busy establishing the 2015 budget. One area of importance in the 2015 budget concerns the number of employees we have serving the public. The commissioners have asked all departments to analyze staffing levels.[Read More…]
Heritage and agri-tourism keys to Rio Blanco’s future
RBC I Have you noticed? One formerly viable and essential Meeker downtown business has failed and closed. Rumors of others struggling are rampant. Main Street is often sparsely populated with vehicles, and businesses are often nearly devoid of customers.
From My Window: Colors changing; Fall Festival a success; election ads depressing
It was a tough weekend behind us without the Broncos. Thank God for the Fall Festival on Saturday to ensure that something was going on to kill the boredom after a summer filled with what seems like a major event every weekend. But this weekend, there was no Bronco game[Read More…]