We raise some great kids around here. Last week I wrote about the favorite part of my job as being able to watch kids grow up. I got to witness some of them growing up last week and I look forward to watching more this week.
Opinion
Loose Ends: Blue skies few and far between
Watching the news in the past few weeks, it was obvious that predicting the weather is more of an art than a science. They need to be able to predict blue sky, as so many of us simply take it for granted. Can’t you just picture it? The meteorologists would[Read More…]
Meeker Locals
As we cross into the month of March this week, the idiom “in like a lion, out like a lamb” comes to mind. According to the familiar proverb, if the month of March begins cold and snowy, it will end gently with warm, spring-like weather. We shall see.
Letters to the Editor: Thanks, fans
Thanks for the helping hand Dear Editor: Thank you to Lee and Stephanie Overton, Doug Overton and Northwest Auto and Ron and Carrol Lone for making it possible for us to go to state wrestling to support our teammates. Willis Begaye and Justin Hardy Meeker Thanks to the fans Dear Editor:[Read More…]
Rangely Locals
Hello, all! Hopefully, you haven’t forgotten me. I have taken some time off since my accident last summer but I’m back to feeling great and ready to share some news with you.
Up and Down El Rio Blanco: “Thanks”
More than 20 years ago in Steamboat Springs, Father Tom Dentici gave my all-time favorite sermon. I don’t remember it verbatim but the bottom line was: “The ultimate prayer, is a prayer of thanks,” Father Tom said.
Letter: Crab Crack a huge success
The 2011 Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce Crab Crack was a huge success! This is because of the following volunteers and organizations as well as all of the people who purchased tickets and attended this very fun and worthwhile event.
Letter: Mystery behind memorial revealed
It is with mixed emotions that I write this letter but I do so to make good on a promise and to solve a mystery. This is a follow-up letter to the Meeker Herald’s coverage from 1991 to 1993 of the events sparked by the mysterious appearance of the “little[Read More…]
Letter: Readers commend Rangely Chamber
It was our privilege to attend the Crab Crack in Rangely last Saturday night. The people of Rangely are to be commended for such a great job, it was an outstanding event.
Letter: A privilege to live in a place like Meeker
As I sit here in my motel room the same day my home, possessions and beloved pets were destroyed in a fire I realize why I live in small town America and especially Meeker.
Letter: Overdue thank you
This note of thanks is long overdue. I am so fortunate to live in Meeker where the city keeps the snow removed at once and the big litter clean-up after the 4th of July celebration. Thank you city workers and city administration for everything you do. Doris Walters Meeker
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Chambers continue annual traditions
For years, the Meeker and Rangely chambers of commerce have hosted annual events to gather, recognize, socialize, network, feed and entertain their members and the tradition continues in Meeker tonight and in Rangely Saturday.
