Dear Editor: The administration and too many members of Congress still want to levy higher taxes on oil and natural gas producers, a policy that would not only discourage investment and kill job creation, but also weaken our energy security and national defense.
Opinion
Loose Ends: Tourists and Trappers Lake
Are we there yet?” takes on new meaning when one heads up the White River to share a favorite hiking and fishing spot.
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Peace
Our community got a double dose of sad news Saturday last with the passing of Kris Borchard and Jeb Berthelson. It is my hope we can all find the peace I believe Kris and Jeb now have.
Letter: Thank you everyone
We would like to thank everyone for the cards, flowers, food and your thoughts and prayers at our time of sorrow. Also a special thanks to everyone who helped at the service.
Letter: Take money from those more fortunate
Dear Mr. President, I heard you say you will not guarantee Social Security checks if the debt ceiling isn’t raised. Why is it the scare always has to do with Social Security, Medicare and our soldiers’ pay? Why not stop your pay, your staff or Congress and the Senate to[Read More…]
Letter: Amicable separation for Pierson and ERBM
For the past three years, Scott Pierson has satisfactorily performed his work responsibilities as the executive director of the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District. Due to a difference in management philosophy, the district board and Mr. Pierson agreed to the amicable separation of his employment, effective Sept.[Read More…]
Letter: Humble thanks
New Eden Pregnancy Care Services, located at 345 Main St. in Meeker, humbly thanks those who donated to the yard sale. $1,160 was given to help this important service to help our women and their babies!
Letter: Bounty on Coyotes
The deer herd in Rio Blanco County is the lowest it has been in the last 50 years since my family has been processing game. I will admit there were too many deer in the ‘50s for the range to support along with cows, sheep and yes, wild horses.
Letter to the Editor: Keep the name of the pageant the same
Dear Editor: It was interesting to me that Dolly Viscardi, in her column a couple of weeks ago, used my Uncle Roy (LaRoy) Purdy to reinforce an argument for changing the name of the Meeker Massacre Pageant to the Meeker Pageant. Needless to say, I knew Roy Purdy very well.
Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Show time!
The Rio Blanco County fair is always one of my favorite events to attend and to photograph. Lots of kids, all hustling, smiling, wet and muddy, while preparing for show time.
Loose Ends: Steers tried to skedaddle before sale
Will you come see me show my sheep at the fair this summer?” asked one of my younger friends earlier this year.
Meeker Locals
B y the time you read this, the U.S. may be on the verge of defaulting on its loans. But we’ll have NFL football this fall!
