Dear Editor: Reading Donald Rumsfeld’s excellent history of the Federal government between the late ‘40s and recent years, “Known and Unknown,” I came across an interesting story that brought an old memory.
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: MHS class of ’61
Dear Editor: The Meeker High School class of 1961 will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their graduation with a “pre-reunion” to be held at the Old Timer’s dinner on Saturday, June 4, 2011.
Letter to the Editor: We’ll be back!
Dear Editor: I just wanted to write a letter of thanks and appreciation to the people of Rangely, the Daniel Lapp family, Jed and the grounds crew for the hard work and efforts that went into the arena grounds on May 14, 2011, for the NBHACO-10 double header barrel races.
Letter to the Editor: Thank you, DOW
Dear Editor: I recently attended the complete hunter safety class with my grandson, Brennan. It was an interesting, very informative and worthwhile class, nothing like so many of the “mandatory” classes we all know and love.
Loose Ends: Seeking cowboy culture class
The life of the cowboy has been examined by academics, emulated by Old West enthusiasts and more recently become part of one Western Slope school district’s middle school curriculum.
Letter to the Editor: RBC in the news
Dear Editor: Rio Blanco County and the Rangely area have been in the news several times during the last week.
Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Showing Up
“Spectacular,” said Judith Martinez, director of dropout prevention and student engagement for the Colorado Department of Education, when I told her about Torie Slagle’s upcoming feat.
Letter to the Editor: Class of 1966 invites classmates to event
Dear Editor: The Class of 1966 would like to invite our parents and former teachers to “Old Timers” on June 4, 2011, to help us celebrate our 45th reunion!
Letter to the Editor: Chamber, FFA partner
Dear Editor: The Meeker Chamber of Commerce has partnered up with the Meeker FFA Chapter to once again provide the community with a fun-filled family night that also celebrates one of Meeker’s oldest and most-honored ranching traditions.
Letter to the Editor: Family expresses thanks to community
Dear Editor: We would like to thank everyone so much for the care and concern you’ve shown to our family through this difficult time in our lives. We really appreciate all the thoughts, prayers, hugs, etc. The Family of Howard Sutton Meeker
Letter to the Editor: Feasibility study begins
Dear Editor: The Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy district announces the initiation of the Yellow Jacket Water Storage Feasibility Study.
Up and Down El Rio Blanco: No Secrets
Maybe 15 or 20 years ago, I remember a brochure distributed by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce with the tag line “Colorado’s Best Kept Secret.” Unfortunately (or some might argue fortunately), try as we might to get the word out, Meeker still might be Colorado’s best kept secret.