Dear Editor,
Opinion
It was past time to get out and look around a bit
RBC — In the nearly three months I have been here, I have spent most of my time covering events either in Meeker or Rangely. Beyond that, I haven’t ventured out much. There’s been lots going on, right here in Rio Blanco County, to keep me plenty busy. I’m either[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: August 14, 2008
Dear Editor,
Former commissioner has advice for county officials
RBC — After listening to Tim Schultz speak at last Thursday’s Community Networking Group in Rangely, I wished I had recorded what he had to say. It was that good.
No fair weather fan here when it comes to exhibits
MEEKER — Wasn’t the fair great? I had a really good time! I enjoyed seeing all of the exhibits. What beautiful quilts some of you ladies created! I can only imagine how many hours you had to work to get them done.
Looking Back: The Rio’s new location
MEEKER — After reading my recent “whatever happened to the Rio Theater?” historical column, Bernie Gantt had an answer.
Looking Back: Nichols’ friendship with tribe
RBC — Meeker and Rangley pioneer Fred Nichols’ oral history in the Rio Blanco Historical Society’s “This Is What I Remember,” Vol. I recalls the days when the settlers and Indians interacted.
Loose Ends: New beginnings from Powwow event
MEEKER — “I thanked one of the Ute elders for coming back to Meeker, and it turned out he was Colorow’s great-grandson.” “It was such a nice thing to see all the Meeker people dancing right along with everyone else.”
County fair is a real learning experience for a city boy
RBC — There’s no hiding the fact I’m a city boy. Even though I grew up in an agricultural state, I lived in a good-sized city with a major university. I never was in 4-H or FFA. The only reason I took shop class in high school was because it[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: August 7, 2008
Dear Editor,
Looking Back: Whatever happened to the Rio Theater?
Have you ever had an extended conversation with anyone who has spent their entire life here?
Town faces up to past, does right thing with powwow
RBC — Meeker has been receiving its share of criticism — some would say deservedly — for its unwelcoming attitude toward outsiders. But it did itself proud last weekend. Based on the number of recent letters to the editor, as well as comments I hear on the street, there must[Read More…]
