Dear Editor:
My family and I feel blessed to be here in Meeker, Colo. This little town has so many things that a family would want to be a part of. But…
I have a very important question that me and family/friends have tried to answer, and maybe someone can help us.
Why is Meeker so afraid of letting its hair down and having a little fun?
My family, our girls especially, have been putting…
First, it is unfortunate someone was rude enough to destroy the hard work advertising events. Not sure I would want cameras on every street corner–well, actually I might since I am away at school-but surely someone knows who did this and could turn in those who were so thoughtless.
Second, there is plenty to do in Meeker. Hollidays Bar & Grill has music almost every Friday night; wish I could be in Meeker to support that business each week! I do think it is a shame that the Rec District closes its’ facilities so early when especially the pool and weight room would probably be used until 10-11 pm! It would be nice to have lap swimming at times other than during the day (although that might have changed this year) or VERY early in the morning. That would clear up congestion and provide not only recreation but work to people with in the community. There are many free activities as well: hiking and biking the BLM/Rec District trails; biking other roadways; putting together your own impromptu jam sessions; motorized recreation; and then head East to the mountains for lots of recreational activities; or west to include rock-hopping/dirt-biking, water skiing; or anywhere with in about a 100-mile radius to explore BLM/forest lands and water resources. Perhaps the library could extend its weekend hours too–if there was a communicated need.
I obviously do not know the details of the specific event you are talking about in terms of things being torn down, but I too am concerned about the businesses leaving downtown. Perhaps the town council should rethink their position on businesses; perhaps the Chamber of Commerce could hold a workshop/symposium on small town businesses-how to succeed. Perhaps the businesses that are left should rethink their pricing and inventory. I certainly do not have an answer to local businesses, other than I shop for what I can in Meeker when I lived there full time and when I come home. Even with the cheaper gas prices, I still think paying a few dollars more for contact solution, etc. is cheaper than a tank of gas, wear/tear on my vehicle, and the time commitment to shop out of town.