My two favorite men Dear Editor: Lately I’ve been hearing the term “born and raised here” quite a lot, as if it is a requirement for leadership.  I do understand the thought process of not wanting an outsider to come into our beloved community and start changing all of the[Read More…]

Ducey will not seek re-election to WREA Board of Directors Dear Editor: To the Membership of White River Electric Association, I will NOT be seeking re-election this coming year. I would like to personally thank you all, it has been extremely humbling to have so much support and for your[Read More…]

Rio Blanco County Detention Center: Explanation on closure and reopening  Dear Editor: I want to take some time to address the reopening of the Rio Blanco County Detention Center, since a couple of people have asked, “Why did we close the jail?” First, a little personal background. I worked in[Read More…]

Noodle memories Dear Editor: I was raised in Meeker from 1943 to 1961, living at 645 Water St. with my grandparents John  and Mary Murray. I graduated from Meeker High School in 1961, then moved away for college  and a career that took me to Berkeley, California, where I now[Read More…]

Why the Colorado Democratic Party’s Caucus & County Assembly matters  Dear Editor: As a county Democrat officer in Rio Blanco County, I encourage Democrats to  take part in the Colorado Democratic Party’s Caucus & County Assembly on March 7. This process plays a key role in deciding which candidates appear[Read More…]

Thanks for dinner! Dear Editor: I want to thank the person or persons that bought our dinners at the Ma Famiglia. It was really nice because it was Valentine’s Day. Dinner was really special.  Thanks again, Harold and Joan Bates Meeker Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation Year-End Review Dear Editor:[Read More…]

Request from the Meeker Cemetery District  Dear Editor: I am writing on behalf of the Meeker Cemetery Board to ask for the community’s help in preserving the dignity and reverence of one of Meeker’s most treasured places. The Meeker Cemetery, located on the mesa overlooking our town, is not only[Read More…]

Thanks from the Moodie family Dear Editor: Dear family, friends, Meeker firefighters, EMTs, doctors, physician assistants, nurses, and the staff at HopeWest, Pioneers Hospital, Meeker Drugs, and Walbridge Memorial Wing for treating not just his illness, but him. Your kindness will never be forgotten. We are so thankful, and it[Read More…]

Thank you to EMS  Dear Editor: To my friends and Meeker Fire Department/Ambulance/Hospital, words cannot express the gratitude I have for all of these people who showed up when I needed them the most. And to the ones that are still showing up. The care you receive from this group[Read More…]

Reminders of Christmas this season Dear Editor: Romans 1:16: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.” Three special reminders of this verse at this Christmas[Read More…]

Thanks to the MCCIC Board for improvements to the Fairfield Apts. Dear Editor: I would like to thank our ladies on the MCCIC Board (Meeker Colorado Civic Improvement Corporation). Since they started: our laundry rooms have been painted, the steps are lighted to keep people from falling, had every little[Read More…]