This letter is in response to the comments in last week’s article about the town hall-style meeting held with the Senate leaders.
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Letter: WREA manager sees problems with bill
I am writing to express my concern with the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (HR 2454), which passed the U.S. House of Representatives by seven votes in late June and will be considered by the Senate in September.
Law enforcement activity: Aug. 14-20
Law enforcement activity for Aug. 14-20, 2009 included:
June incidents increase 6.4% over 2008 totals
RBC – During June 2009, the Rio Blanco County Communications Center experienced a 6.4 percent increase in activity compared to June 2008.
Dinosaur National Monument road project
DINOSAUR | Superintendent Mary Risser announced that guardrails will be replaced on Dinosaur National Monument’s Harpers Corner Road, which begins two miles east of Dinosaur, on U.S. 40 and runs 31 miles north into the monument.
Barry Giles earns surveyor license
RBC | Schmueser Gordon Meyer (SGM) Engineers and Surveyors commended Barry Giles for his recent acquisition of the Colorado state professional land surveyor license.
Home of: Jim and Stacey Burke of Meeker
MEEKER | Jim and Stacey Burke of Meeker are this week’s “home of” honorees. Jim is a Meeker native. His parents are Dean and Fern Burke. Stacey has lived here since 1980. She is the daughter of Keith and Jana Whitaker. Jim and Stacey will celebrate 11 years of marriage[Read More…]
Schumacher puts wood to work … beautifully
RANGELY I Mark Schumacher has made his living out of working with wood. Now he’s making art.
Volleyball scrimmage Saturday
MEEKER | Meeker High School volleyball players Gabie Goettel, Morgan Neilson, Devon Buckendorf, Stacey Fitzgibbons and Timbre Shriver will provide the senior leadership this season.
Roundabout concerns neighbors
MEEKER I As expected, news of the proposed traffic roundabout at the intersection of Sulphur Creek Road and Ute Road generated strong feelings among homeowners along the west side of Sulphur Creek Road.
Letter: Thanks to those who gave to Relay for Life
The “Bunco Buddies” would like to thank Gary and Kathy Staley of Sweetbriar’s Gift Shop and Jane and Mike Miller of Quality Carpet and Furnishings for supplying donations for the silent auction at the Relay for Life.
Letter: Another viewpoint on oil and gas industry
I am writing in regard to an article in your Aug. 20 edition written by a representative from the Western Slope Colorado Oil and Gas Association (WSCOGA) and pertaining to regulation of that industry.