Meeker’s elementary school is not the only new western slope elementary school that has had to find new places to put students.
Opinion
Loose Ends: Watching the dogs
The sturdy black and white border collie, Tug, was firm and focused.
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: Noel familes say thanks
A heartfelt thank you to everyone for the cards, calls, food and lovely flowers. A special thanks to John and Sandy at Giovanni’s for the wonderful luncheon after the services.
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…]
Letter: Thankful parent
Words fall short when I try to describe what has gone into moving the Meeker Elementary School classrooms. I am just so amazed at how the Meeker School District staff has rallied, worked together and remained positive during this time.
Letter: More helicopters
On Aug. 6, 2011, the U.S. lost 30 special forces troops, including 22 Navy SEALS, in a helicopter shot down over Afghanistan. These people were the elite of our military who have trained for these missions over many years.
Letter: No Dutch ovens
I regret I’ll not be able to bring dutch oven desserts to accompany the Rangely Museum Society’s Ice Cream Social this Sunday afternoon, Sept. 4. Last year I was joined by Bill & Mike Zadra and we had a great time sharing our dutch oven creations.
Letter to the Editor: Merchants say thanks
Dear Editor: The Rangely Merchants softball team would like to thank the following sponsors for their support of our entry fee to the Meeker co-ed softball league.
Letter to the Editor: New blood needed on Meeker school board
Dear Editor: It has come to my attention that we have school board members coming up for reelection.