Dear Editor: Thanks very much to all who entrusted me with their votes to the Meeker Board of Education. I will do my best to represent the Meeker community as a member of the school board. Robert Dorsett, MD Meeker
Opinion
From My Window: Connecting Veterans Day and Thanksgiving; Broncos loss a temporary setback
We are caught today between Veterans Day, which was Wednesday, and Thanksgiving, which is in two weeks. Are they related? Could they be? Should they be?
Too much political pressure on U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service?
RBC I The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s recent announcement that the greater sage grouse does not warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act was widely hailed as a conservation success. Federal officials, along with industry supporters and Western communities across the grouse’s 11-state range, claimed voluntary state and landowner[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Treasure Hunting Club formed, sponsors sought
Dear Editor: It is my pleasure to announce the formation of the Parkview Elementary Treasure Hunting Club.
From My Window: Remember our veterans on Wednesday; mock disaster sobering
Wednesday is Veterans Day, and while so much has been written about what we owe our veterans over the years, it is never enough. It is tough to put into simple words what our nation’s veterans have meant, mean and will mean in the future to this United States of[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Wild horse gather a tragedy
Dear Editor: I did not respond to the newspaper articles that were written before or during the roundup. I did not see a need to respond to name calling. It serves no purpose. This is about principles, not personalities. My goal is to document the events at the roundup. A[Read More…]
From the Superintendent: MSD needs parents’ help
MEEKER I Meeker School District needs help from parents. The District Accountability Committee (DAC) and Building Accountability Committee (BAC) for each school are in need of parent volunteers.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for help with Halloween Gala
Dear Editor: We are proud to say that the HopeWest-Meeker Wicked Halloween Gala No. 3 was a delightful success.
From My Window: Selle has correct picture; Vote in election!!!
I like when things are clear, and I can see clearly out my windows today that new Meeker Superintendint of Schools Chris Selle is offering a clear vision of what life is within the Meeker School District after his 100th day on the job. A person with a clear view[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: In support of ballot question 3A
Dear Editor: I am writing in support of Rangely RE-4’s ballot question 3A. This question is asking for community support for a .9633 mil increase in property taxes to raise $430,000 for Rangely school programs.
Sage grouse lawsuits may be just the beginning
RBC I Last month’s long-awaited decision about the greater sage grouse – that it does not need Endangered Species Act protections – was no surprise to anyone who’s been following the bird’s saga. The federal Fish and Wildlife Service was looking for every reason possible to avoid putting the wide-ranging[Read More…]
From My Window: Pioneers employees outstanding; thanks for help; Go Broncos!
Hello once again. It would be fun to say that I didn’t write a column for two weeks because a certain reader, Michelle, has complained to friends that she doesn’t read my column anymore because it is too long. But, the truth is, my windows were pretty fogged up the[Read More…]
