The continued popularity of television’s “Antiques Roadshow” demonstrates how many people squirrel their family treasures away.
Opinion
Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Perseverance
“Endeavor to persevere,” said Lone Watie, the Indian character in the 1976 movie “The Outlaw Josey Wales.”
Letter to the Editor: Family extends many thanks
Dear Editor: Elliott M. Burke (March 17, 1929 ~ April 10, 2011) The Elliott M. Burke family would like to thank White River Market for the funeral reception, Rangely sheriff’s and police departments as well as the Cherry Hills Village Police Department, the Rangely and Englewood Masons, the local veterans,[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Water district opinion
Dear Editor: In response to Shawn Welder’s impassioned letter asking for support of the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District, some general background for the letter concerning the water rights position issue the district finds itself in and the feasibility study that the district has received grant money for, is needed.
Letter to the Editor: Sportsmen say thank you to participants
Dear Editor: Thanks to all who helped the Meeker Sportsman’s Club put on another great 3D Archery Tournament and the purchase of brand new targets.
Letter to the Editor: Assessor information
To all Rio Blanco County taxpayers: As directed by state law, the county assessor is responsible for valuing all property in the county. This year is a reappraisal year for all counties in Colorado; and, all properties have been revalued using sales for an 18-month period ending June 30, 2010.
Letter to the Editor: Welcome home
Dear Editor: We just want to say thank you to everyone in Meeker for their kindness and concern after Ran’s death.
Letter to the Editor: Crime and punishment
Dear Editor: When reading the crime and punishment section of my local newspaper (the business pages), I’m continually reminded of the gross inequities inherent in our criminal justice system.
Loose Ends: A place where everyone knows your name
During a recent phone call, the woman was surprised to hear her preschool granddaughter ask, “How is my Meeker?”
Reader says thanks
Dear Editor: We would like to thank everyone who attended Doris Prockup’s service and who sent cards and blessings.
Visitors experience Meeker’s compassion
Dear Editor: We recently had the pleasure of visiting our family in the wonderful town of Meeker. What a lovely town it is and what awesome people we met there. While there we stayed at the Meeker Hotel and enjoyed it there so much.
Letter to the Editor: Thoughts about the old school building
Dear Editor: I see that the Meeker Town Council is at long last in possession of the old elementary school and will soon be making some decisions about what to do with the building.