Cattlemen’s statement on Polis veto of SB23-256 Dear Editor, As a livestock producer in Jackson County, I am beyond frustrated with the Governor’s decision to deny the will of the legislature and veto SB23-256, Management of Gray Wolves Reintroduction. This decision has disregarded the needs of our industry and the[Read More…]
Opinion
Loose Ends: Showing up again and again
High school graduation comes round at least once every year, and when it does, the celebration of this event out in the community is so important, no matter where or when it happens. Friends and families who helped the student stay on track to achieve a lifelong goal will make[Read More…]
{Guest Column} 2023 Session: What we got done
By DYLAN ROBERTS | State Senator We just wrapped up the 2023 legislative session and wow, there is a lot to report. It was a true privilege to serve my first session as your State Senator, and I am proud of what we accomplished to solve problems and improve our[Read More…]
Veteran’s Corner: Memorial Day
I go to the cemetery up on the hill above the river and there beneath the cedars I kneel and clean the dust off of the tombstone of a veteran. I say a prayer. I plant a flag. I stand and salute to honor them and the flag they defended. I[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Negativity as a default
“What you’re supposed to do when you don’t like a thing is change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. Don’t complain.” ~ Maya Angelou ‘Tis the season we’ve waited months for, when flowers bloom and trees bud and grass springs back to life[Read More…]
Guest Column: Club 20 on wolves
By BRITTANY DIXON Executive Director, Club 20 As west slope residents, we understand the value of the agriculture industry and livestock producers, and we expect our government and elected officials to protect and guarantee that they have the resources necessary to succeed, not fear, the viability of their businesses. We[Read More…]
And the winner is …
Our winner is Ann Franklin who was the first to figure out that all of the brands depicted were legitimate. In my Colorado brand research, I picked out some of the ones that tickled my funny bone. I know, it was a bit of a trick question. I didn’t plant[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Next Door Neighboring
Next door neighboring was something one could always count on in our small town. It hasn’t changed. it may be practiced a bit differently, respecting all of the restrictions that previously were imposed by the recent health crisis. Sometimes these efforts may appear to have vanished, yet most everyone continues[Read More…]
GUESS WHO
Limited only by the creativity of the owner, brands come in all shapes and sizes. Genealogist Ed Peck has offered to take the first reader who correctly guesses which of these brands is not an officially published brand out to lunch. Contact this office via email at [email protected], call (970)[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Cut mom some slack
This Mother’s Day, instead of flowers (or maybe along with flowers) and breakfast in bed (if you don’t do the dishes from making the breakfast, it’s not really a gift), let’s give moms what they really need: a break from chronic expectations of perfection for themselves and their kids. Being[Read More…]
Letter: thanks to BMS for May Day baskets
Dear Editor, Thank you to the Barone Middle School students for the May Day baskets delivered to the Fairfield Apartments! Fairfield Apartment Residents Meeker
Letter: MES thanks Clark’s
Dear Editor, Meeker Elementary would like to thank the owners and employees of Clark’s Big Burger for their sponsorship of our 3 Bee behavior initiative. This year Meeker Elementary has awarded 112 students for being safe, being responsible, and being kind with a free ice cream cone generously donated from[Read More…]