Opinion
Loose Ends: Leaving room for hope
MEEKER — “The sooner, the better,” the deep voice squawked through the airwaves as I made my early morning trudge to the recreation center. I couldn’t imagine why I heard these words of wisdom on the day I was mulling over all of the things I didn’t want to do;[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: May 1, 2008
Meeker Locals: May 1, 2008
MEEKER — Happy May Day! Most modern Americans are not very familiar with this ancient Celtic holiday.
Loose Ends: Past becomes present in “record of days” remembrances
MEEKER — A couple of years ago when I began again writing articles about this area, I was determined to share my interest and excitement about the area’s history in a short form, figuring that whoever got interested might go find further information.
Letters to the Editor: April 17, 2008
Letters to the Editor: April 24, 2008
Dear Editor, Thanks to the animal rights movement and many well-meaning but misinformed animal lovers, the slaughter of unwanted horses is now essentially banned in all 50 states. Unwanted horses are now being shipped, often for a great many miles, to be slaughtered humanely in Canada or not-so-humanely in Mexico.[Read More…]
Looking Back: Magpie massacre, part two
MEEKER — “Has anyone else called you about your column about the magpies?” the caller asked.
Meeker Locals: April 24, 2008
MEEKER — And it blows and blows some more. The high winds have turned over some sheds, damaged roofs and ripped off siding.
Rangely Locals: April 17, 2008
RANGELY — Did you enjoy the sunshine last weekend? Hopefully, it was the beginning of more! I’m hoping that now that people are wanting to get out they’ll share news for my article. I’m always wanting to hear about birthdays, anniversaries, visitors or anything else happening in Rangely that I[Read More…]
Meeker Locals: April 17, 2008
MEEKER — Time for spring cleaning! Every year when the snow finally abandons those final holdouts on the north sides of houses and shady corners, we’re left wondering where all that newly sprouted trash and junk in our yards came from.
Loose Ends: Springtime in the Rockies turns muddy
BMEEKER — One might say our name is mud these days — not individually, but throughout the community, as we face the “season without a name” in this valley.
