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.
Opinion
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.
Loose Ends: This is not what we remember
The following column appeared in the Herald Times before the Utes returned to the White River Valley and it caused many people to talk about the future of the Meeker Pageant. Some questioned my reasoning and tried to turn it into an “us vs. them” argument.
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Thanks to our veterans
Last week I wrote about my love of birthdays, my own and everyone else’s and my love of celebrating the anniversary of the birth of our country, July 4.
Meeker Locals
Happy Independence Day! Wishing everyone a safe and happy Range Call Celebration.
Letters to the Editor: June 23, 2011
Johnson family thanks Dear Editor: We would like to thank the ExxonMobil medic, Patti Merriam, the Shell EMT, sheriff’s deputies, the ambulance crew, Pioneers Hospital and doctors for their response to Pat. The Family of Pat Johnson Meeker Visitors displeased with Kenney changes Dear Editor: Folks, for the past three[Read More…]
Loose Ends: The fleeting flower extravaganza
What is it about the flowers during this time of year that make even the most jaded among us stop and take notice?
