Dear Editor: We would like to thank family, friends and all the loving people for the flowers, cards, food, prayers and support for our great loss.
Opinion
Loose Ends: Namesakes
There are plenty of small towns whose namesake dates back to the town’s origin, passed down from the pioneer settlers and their descendants. A small town in Alabama sports an unusual twist to that tradition. Phil Campbell, Ala., bears both the first and last name of a local pioneer.
Letter to the Editor: Yellow Jacket district responds
Dear Editor: To the constituents of the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District: As previously reported, Judge Michael O’Hara of the Division 6 Water Court in Steamboat Springs granted certain upriver landowners and Western Resource Advocates (a Boulder-based environmental group) motion for summary judgment to dismiss several of the district’s historical[Read More…]
Meeker Locals
The monsoon thing is nice, but if this keeps up we’re going to be baling our front lawns for hay and growing mushrooms big enough to sit on. According to local weather prognosticators, this summer’s monsoon season arrived about three weeks early.
Letter to the Editor: Taxation without representation
Dear Editor: The recent ruling of the District Court, Water Division 6, concerning the application of the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District should be a wake up call.
Letter to the Editor: Survivors are the reason we relay
Dear Editor: A survivor is anyone who has ever heard the words “you have cancer.” We cordially invite all cancer survivors and caregivers in the community to attend the Relay For Life in Craig this weekend, July 15-16.
Loose Ends: Bridging the gap between cultures
F our years ago this month, the Northern Ute Tribe returned to the sacred ground of their ancestors. Since then, many individuals in both communities have come to know each other and to appreciate the efforts made by all to help them feel comfortable with each other.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Rangely’s fireworks
Dear Editor: Thanks to the Recreation Center and especially to Billy Estes for the awesome fireworks show over the Fourth.
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Patriotism
Patriotism is defined as “a love of one’s country and a willingness to sacrifice for it.” Patriotism was demonstrated last weekend in Meeker during the 126th annual Range Call Celebration. Four event-filled days, including music, a pageant, a bank robbery reenactment, games, races, a barbecue, pancakes, camel rides, a parade[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Court rules in favor of Yellow Jacket opposition
Dear Editor: Background: In September 2009, Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District filed three applications for diligence with the Division 6 Water Court: 09CW48 (Sawmill Mountain Reservoir and the North Fork Feeder Conduit), 09CW49 (Colorado White River Reservoir at Warner Point) and 09CW50 (Yellow Jacket Canal, Ripple Creek Reservoir, Lost Park[Read More…]
“Bright Colorado” will help education
MEEKER I A coalition committed to public education is making a statewide effort to get an initiative called “Bright Colorado” on this fall’s ballot. The measure is designed to prevent further cuts to primary, secondary and higher education.
Letters to the Editor: June 30, 2011
Our response to changes Dear Editor: Our response to Kenney Reservoir changes. Yes, we know Mr. Howard of Grand Junction. No, we do not camp with them. Yes, we visited with them about your camping changes but came anyway thinking it wouldn’t bother us that much.
