Dear Editor: Epsilon Sigma Alpha’s inaugural Poker Run was a success with $600 raised to benefit St. Jude’s and local charities. We would like to thank everyone who rode and made it a fun day.
Opinion
From My Window… Septemberfest a great time; Meeker Classic in progress
The summer activities continue in Rio Blanco County, and the focus this past weekend was Septemberfest in Rangely. Septemberfest is three days of fun activities, good food, water and mud, a parade, great entertainment, an ice cream social and an impressive car show.
Letter to the Editor: Softball team says thanks
Dear Editor: The American Legion/CRVLL All-Star 14-and-under softball team would like to thank the following businesses for their support, sponsorships and donations.
Western Slope an incubator for solid businesses
PAONIA I Timm Smith has been in the outdoor gear industry for a decade—just long enough to see one scrappy, independent company after another surrender to the kind of corporatization they once scorned. SmartWool apparel may still be based in Steamboat Springs, Colo., but in 2005 it was bought by[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thoughts on column, Dr. Bob
Dear Editor: Thank you for your thoughts and bare-knuckled honesty in your “From My Window” column. As a former teacher at Meeker High School (on leave of absence this year 2014-2015), I was never asked if I liked working with Dr. Dorsett. In fact, I cannot believe that professionals would[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: No power struggles, ego in schools
Dear Editor: Good and bad teachers come and go. Good and bad administrators come and go. Various schedules (20-, 60- or 90-minute blocks), staggered class lengths, four-day weeks, five-day weeks, special days off all come and go.
Letter to the Editor: In support of mill levy override for Meeker
Dear Editor: Meeker School District has had more than its share of negativity lately. So, let’s shift our thinking to a more positive direction, the future.
What’s the county up to?
RBC I Water is a precious commodity. It is the scarcest and most fought-over resource in Rio Blanco County.
From My Window… Thoughts on a variety of topics as the summer winds down
What an unfortunate event it was. What a tragedy it could have been. Be it a large metropolitan city or a small town in the remote mountains, it is a shame when anyone — not to mention a law enforcement officer in the line of duty — is injured while[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Friends of the Yampa regarding Colorado Water Plan
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to all residents of the Yampa, White and Green River basins.
Letter to the Editor: State’s top health officer favors water fluoridation
Dear Editor: More than 65 years of research has shown community water fluoridation to be safe and effective in reducing cavities and maintaining good dental and overall health. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment recommends every community maintain adequate levels of fluoride in its water supply to protect[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: MHS softball team practicing, needs community help
Dear Editor: On Aug. 11, Meeker High School welcomed 17 young ladies to the first practice of the Lady Cowboys’ softball team. The young women arrived with anxiety and excitement at the opportunity to help build another solid program for the Meeker athletic department.