Opinion

Padilla says thank you

Dear Editor:To Tim, rec. district and park co-workers, board members, friends, family and community: thank you so much for the nice words and warm thoughts that came my way as a result of retiring from the WRBMRPD.

Energy gives back

Dear Editor:For Northwest Colorado residents, last week brought excitement and anticipation building up to a well-earned holiday weekend.

Meeker Locals

Meeker’s elementary school is not the only new western slope elementary school that has had to find new places to put students.

Letter: Range Call needs input

Next year we will celebrate the 127th Annual Range Call Celebration … hopefully. The Range Call committee met this past week to review the 2011 event and to start planning for 2012. Due to a significant financial loss coming out of the 2011 event, the Range Call committee has to[Read More…]

Letter: Thanks from Ketchers

With the loss of our beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and cousin, we would like to thank, from the bottom of our hearts, our community, family and friends for your love and support during this difficult time. Also, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for all the food,[Read More…]

Letter: Rangely earthquake

This past week there was a significant 5.3 earthquake in the Denver area. Mention was made of the granddaddy of all earthquakes in Colorado on the 6.6 one of Nov. 7, 1881. This earthquake is most significant in Rangely history.

Up and down el Rio Blanco: Volunteer

Dios te pagar,” my mom tells me or anyone who does a favor for her. The saying translates “God will pay you.” When my mom says it with a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye, I know God has already paid me tenfold for my efforts.[Read More…]