Dear Editor: On Feb. 15, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced that his Department will be taking a “fresh look” at commercial oil shale regulations. This all sounds reasonable. But, when you look past the rhetoric, this is just more bad news for domestic energy production.
Opinion
Business of the year says thank you
Dear Editor: We would like to thank the Rangely Chamber of Commerce for naming us the 2011 Business of the Year. We love being a part of the Rangely community and appreciate all of the people who dine with us or work alongside us. We have been so fortunate to[Read More…]
I thank thee for thy kindness, knight
Dear Editor and Town of Meeker: I want you to know “chivalry” is not dead! One of your fine young residents, one of your own, was my “knight in shining armor,” his steed a big white truck, his lance and sword a tire iron and jack! He went beyond the[Read More…]
Letter: Fond memories of an earlier time
Dear Editor: I started playing trumpet for dances in 1935 at the IOOF Hall in Meeker, corner of 4th and Main. There was no TV in those days, so dances were quite popular. The band personnel at that time was Vic Parr, Damon Adams, Al Wear, Charles Tagert, George Oglesby[Read More…]
Letter: The beauty of being raised in a small town
Dear Editor: Recently, we experienced the beauty of being raised in a small town. The genuineness and kindness of the people of Meeker flows way beyond the lines of Rio Blanco County. Our ties to Meeker seem to enrich our lives again and again, no matter where we end up.
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Great kids
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.
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.
