I want to thank all of the wonderful people of Meeker who brought food, flowers, cards, ran errands for me, visited, called on the phone and just took such good care of me after my recent surgery.
Opinion
Meeker Locals
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Although one might assume Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday, it’s actually more popular in the United States. On May 5, 1862, the Mexican army defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla. This single military battle signified defeat of a European colonial power[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Supporting the arts
Meeker has never been viewed as an especially arts-oriented community, yet there are community members who disagree with that assessment. The performing arts demonstrated by various community theater productions over the years have been part of Meeker since the community was originally founded. The visual arts have always been represented[Read More…]
Letter: Rocha a blessing
We would like to thank Christina Mendoza Rocha for taking awesome care of our cousin Johnny Dominguez this past year.
Opinion: Keep the Western Slope whole
Last week, the General Assembly’s 10-member redistricting committee released their proposed maps outlining Colorado’s new Congressional boundaries. The maps offered by the Democrats and Republican members of the committee are as different as night and day.
Letter to the Editor: Troester’s view of nuclear incident
Dear Editor: Do you remember me? Donna and I operated the Meeker Herald and Rangely Times from 1995 to 2000.
Letter to the Editor: What a good idea
Dear Editor: What a good idea! Wouldn’t it be great to turn on the TV and hear any U.S. president, Democrat or Republican, give the following speech?
Loose Ends: Treasures hidden in view
The continued popularity of television’s “Antiques Roadshow” demonstrates how many people squirrel their family treasures away.
Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Perseverance
“Endeavor to persevere,” said Lone Watie, the Indian character in the 1976 movie “The Outlaw Josey Wales.”
Letter to the Editor: Family extends many thanks
Dear Editor: Elliott M. Burke (March 17, 1929 ~ April 10, 2011) The Elliott M. Burke family would like to thank White River Market for the funeral reception, Rangely sheriff’s and police departments as well as the Cherry Hills Village Police Department, the Rangely and Englewood Masons, the local veterans,[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Water district opinion
Dear Editor: In response to Shawn Welder’s impassioned letter asking for support of the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District, some general background for the letter concerning the water rights position issue the district finds itself in and the feasibility study that the district has received grant money for, is needed.
Letter to the Editor: Sportsmen say thank you to participants
Dear Editor: Thanks to all who helped the Meeker Sportsman’s Club put on another great 3D Archery Tournament and the purchase of brand new targets.