“The key,” she said, “was getting people to work together,” she being Peggy Rector, a woman known for her great ability to use that key, as evidenced by the many things she has been an integral part of.
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Meeker Locals
Longing for more daylight? This is your weekend. Don’t forget to “spring forward” your clocks one hour on Saturday night as we return to Daylight Savings Time.
Letter to the Editor: Brasfield donations
Dear Editor: Our son, Jamie Brasfield, was diagnosed with cancer on Feb. 21, 2012. He was having horrible headaches and went to the emergency room in Vernal where he was told that he has cancer in his head the size of a softball and a huge one in his chest[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Mr. Greedy responds
Dear Editor: Hello, my name is Mr. Greedy, and as with Mr. Selfish, I, too, have a different perspective of what Jack wrote.
Letter to the Editor: Cottage Law
Dear Editor: I would like to bring attention to a Colorado bill that is currently going through the process of becoming law, that is House Bill 1027. This bill was started by my sister. A few years a go her husband was laid off. They have two kids and my[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Amick family expresses thanks
Dear Editor: The family of Sarah Elizabeth Kathryn Delaney Amick wishes to extend their sincere appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to all of the family and friends of Elizabeth who so kindly attended the Rosary service and Mass of the Christian Burial conducted Feb. 18 at Holy Family Catholic Church.
Letter to the Editor: Thank you from Sizemore family
Dear Editor: The Family of James Sizemore would like to convey their deepest appreciation to all who attended, donated and sponsored the first annual “I Ride with James” poker and fun ride.
Oil shale can provide jobs for future
RBC I Developing America’s abundant oil shale resources will create tens of thousands of new American jobs and generate new revenue to help pay for infrastructure improvements, thereby creating even more jobs.
Meeker Locals
Wahoo! Both the girls’ and the boys’ basketball teams are headed off to the next step toward a state championship! Congratulations!
Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Pay attention
It has been fun traveling around the state the past couple of weeks watching our local kids compete but I was reminded of my need to pay attention to my driving, especially in Meeker.
Colorado’s innovative solution
RBC I Since April 2007, Colorado’s water planners have ignored Central Colorado Project’s (CCP) innovative high altitude water and energy storage solution for state and regional needs. This oversight is a serious violation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules.
Meeker Locals
Congrats to Justin Hardy for earning third place in the state wrestling championship in 2A at 170 pounds. Great work, Justin! And kudos to the Meeker High School boys’ basketball team for their conference championship this year!




