This is a letter sent to the chairwoman of the Interbasin Compact Committee: As a property owner and resident of Western Colorado for much of my 67 plus years, I would like to let you know I found your presentation in Grand Junction thought provoking. You raised interesting questions that[Read More…]
Tag: Letter to the Editor
Letter: Democratic Party looks to the future
My odyssey started back in January when I attended the Democratic precinct caucus. By the end of March, through the county caucus and county assembly, I had volunteered to be a delegate at the Democratic State Assembly. The assembly, held in Broomfield on May 22, proved to be both an[Read More…]
Letter: Tea Party represents old-fashioned values
I read with interest the letter from Mr. Kuhn printed in the May paper. I understand how Mr. Kuhn might feel confused. I believe that these are confusing times, and there are certainly quite a few circumstances that I don’t understand. I personally don’t understand how those who came to[Read More…]
Letter: Illegal immigrants bring problems
This was sent to me from my niece. I read the article from Jeff Burkhead about illegal immigrants in Arizona. Maybe he should move to Arizona so he can get a first-hand look at the many problems these unwanted illegal immigrants are bringing into our country.
Letter: Scout thankful for support on project
Thank you for spending your time, efforts, and money to assist me in my Eagle Scout project. It was a large project and I couldn’t have done it without all of your help.
Letter: Fifth-graders thank event presenters
Our class just recently attended the outstanding “Right in your own Backyard” event to raise awareness of our area. We want to thank all the groups who came to provide information.
Letter: Rare birds disappear from Rangely home
Police need your help in solving the mysterious disappearance of four of Rangely’s newest community members: Flo, Mingo, Frankie and Gracie. These four individuals, after carefully considering many other communities, recently decided to make Rangely their permanent home. This small and welcoming community, with a sign reading “Rangely — A[Read More…]
Letter: Writer looking for birth information
I was born in Meeker, Colo., in 1975. I was given up for adoption. My mom was 14 years old when she had me. My dad was 19 at the time. They gave me to a Mormon adoption agency.
Letter: Reader frustrated by Congressman’s letter
Proof for an exercise in futility often requires making the effort to actually experience it. Recently, I wrote to my 3rd Congressional District Representative as a “concerned constituent,” merely asking why he voted for health-care reform. Substance for my inquiry was as follows:
Letter: There’s lots to learn about our community
You have lived in Meeker a long time or not. You know a lot about your community or not. So, here is a little test: Where is Morgan Hill? Do you know the name of the newspaper that was here for 30 years, but is not the Meeker Herald or[Read More…]
Letter: Tea Party wants to restore accountability
There were two letters to the editor in the May 27 Herald Times that particularly caught my eye. The first letter concerning the Tea Party asked questions that, in my opinion, the author knew the answers, but in the interest of extolling the party line feigned ignorance.
Letter: Mrs. Colorado reports on trip to Honduras
Thank you so much for your prayers and support for my recent trip to Tegucigalpa, Honduras. It is difficult to put into words the impact that this place has had on my life. I had heard about the poverty and needs of the people there, but experiencing it up close[Read More…]
