Dear Editor: The Meeker High School sophomore class would like to thank Cuppa Joe, Napa, Krule Construction, Meeker Drug, Oakridge Outfitters, Shepherd’s Office Outfitters, Meeker General Mercantile, Wendll’s Wondrous Things, Meeker Collision, Rocky Mountain Bowstrings, Salon on 6th, Northwest Auto, Bolton Construction, Green Cabins, Valley Repair, McGuire Auto Parts, Tips[Read More…]
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Chinn a good school board candidate
Dear Editor: Few elections in Rio Blanco County seem to leave one with the feeling that his or her vote was important and counted for something. The exception is often elections involving local offices with well-known candidates having lots of ties to the community.
Letter to the Editor: Pumpkins, Eats ‘n’ Treats Oct. 31
Dear Editor: ERBM Recreation and Park District will be hosting its annual event, Pumpkins, Eats ‘n’ Treats, on Oct. 31, and local businesses are requested to help make the event a big success.
From My Window… Just what does the Community Center Task Force want?
I was recently given a copy of the ballot initiatives sought by the Meeker Community Center Task Force to be placed on the November ballot.
Tony Seely: The importance of our nation’s veterans
EDITOR’S NOTE: Meeker native Tony Seely, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel, gave this speech on July 4, 2013, during the dedication of the Rio Blanco County Veterans Memorial on the front lawn of the Rio Blanco County Courthouse in Meeker. As we approach Veterans Day on Nov. 11, we[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Enough is enough
Dear Editor: While hunting in the upper White River area, we noticed new signs on all the forest service campgrounds. These campgrounds are all now closed due to the government shutdown. Really?
Letter to the Editor: School wanted more than jail
Dear Editor: I have followed the recent idea to build a jail where the historic elementary school is located with some concern.
Letter to the Editor: Will district benefit from Amendment 66?
Dear Editor: As much as an increase in taxes puts a sour taste in my mouth, I am still planning to vote for Local Ballot Initiative 3A in November.
Letter to the Editor: Thank you for the memories
Dear Editor: I would like to take the opportunity to thank Karl Maser at Ute Lodge for all his help in our moose hunt.
Letter to the Editor: Thank you angels!
Dear Editor: A great big thank you to all the angels who helped others deal with all of the broken branches.
Guest Editorial: Rio Blanco needs help on domestic violence
TOPEKA, KAN. I The district attorney announced he would no longer prosecute misdemeanor cases due to budget cuts. Domestic violence cases comprised approximately half of those cases.
Letter to the Editor: Act now to protect old school
Dear Editor: Since April, when the Meeker town trustees chose to give the historic old elementary school to the county for the purpose of demolishing the school and building a jail/courts venue, citizens of Rio Blanco County have expressed outrage and opposition to the commissioners’ intent to demolish this priceless[Read More…]