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Letter: Helping hands don’t need government
In response to far left opinions, there is a difference between helping your neighbor, and the government forcing you to hand over part of your hard earned living to someone else. People think that we have a right in America to be happy, this is not the case.
Lady Cowboys defeat Aspen in Glenwood Springs tourney
MEEKER I Early in the season, coaches are looking for not only wins, of course, but improvement by players. Meeker High School volleyball coach Christy Atwood got both from her team last weekend at Glenwood Springs.
County housing study starts Monday
RBC I On Monday, the Rio Blanco countywide housing needs study will get under way. “The study will be crucial to measuring the counties economic stability and in planning for future housing needs.” said Pat Hooker, Rio Blanco County administrator.
Meeker Locals
Summer has gone to the dogs. It’s time for the sheepdog trials again! Good luck to all the competitors this year, human and canine. And thank you to all the folks who put together the whole shebang, year after year!
Jury says Fortunato acted in self defense
RANGELY I A jury determined Brian Fortunato acted in self defense when he struck Nathan Burroughs in the face with a beer bottle.
Local WWII vets take honor flight
MEEKER I When their country needed them, they answered the call. And they changed the world. But it took nearly 60 years for a national memorial to be built in their honor. “It made me feel kind of sad (that it took so long for a memorial honoring the men[Read More…]
Letter: A reader’s wish list for the Democrats
What I would like the Dems to do: 1. No investigation of CIA. 2. No creation of a new dept. H.I.G. (High-Value Detainee Interrogation Group) for interrogation of terrorists, placed under dept. of FBI.
Letter: Illegal immigration is just that … illegal
Ms. Frijole-Barreno did just exactly what I expected. My comments regarding my love of America, its freedoms, liberties and Constitution, and the violation thereof by the radical liberal mind set of our present administration, and those who voted for it, were negated without investigation.
Loose Ends: Staying home not really a true vacation
Vacation. The word itself conjures up leaving, vacating the premises and moving on.
Rangely volleyball team goes 5-0 in Montrose tournament
RANGELY I The season is still young, but so far, so good for Rangely High School’s volleyball team. In fact, real good.
Rangely’s first-half lead fails to stand
RANGELY I If only the game had been called at halftime. Rangely dominated Grand Junction Central’s junior varsity in the first half Saturday, controlling the ball and scoring twice to go into the intermission with a 14-0 lead.
