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.
Opinion
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?
Up and Down el Rio Blanco: Birthdays
I love birthdays, or as my friend/boss Mitch wrote on my Facebook page, “Happy anniversary of your birth.” It’s not just my birthday I love, I love yours and everyone’s anniversaries of birth because they celebrate life and another day to live it.
Loose Ends: The meet and greet
The phrase “meet and greet” is now one of the most overused as many social gatherings use it as the main draw for people to get together.
Letter to the Editor: Fate brought me here
Dear Editor: When somebody asks me what brought me to Rangely 10 years ago I respond, “GOD DID.”
Letter to the Editor: Yellow Jacket
Dear Editor: Following up on our previous letter we would like to clarify and expound on a few items: First of all, we are not opposed to the YJWCD -— we just feel that there needs to be more public input than what there has been since 1959. If YJWCD[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Record fish fry turnout
Dear Editor: The White River Community Association (caretakers of the Buford School) would like to thank all who came to our annual fish fry on Saturday.
Letter: Officials keeping residents in mind
Rio Blanco County is demonstrating it is serious about creating jobs. First and foremost, protecting the health and welfare of residents in Rio Blanco County is top priority for county government. And to this end, the Rio Blanco County commissioners do a heck of a job.
Letter: Thank you to Meeker community
We would like to thank everyone for everything they’ve done for our family during these past few weeks. The ambulance crew, nurses, and doctors at Pioneer’s Hospital were wonderful. A special thank you to Dr. Krueger.
