Dear Editor: Have you heard the one about the ostrich who was asked how things were going? “Everything looks fine down here,” he said. With all that is going on in our river basin, doesn’t the public deserve to be in the room as important local water discussions are being[Read More…]
Tag: Letters To The Editor
Letters: February 2, 2023
Thanks for Christmas contributions Dear Editor: I am writing to thank Meeker-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Generosity throughout contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the[Read More…]
LETTER: Thanks to snow plow drivers
Dear Rio Blanco County: Just wanted to give a shout out to the Rio Blanco County snowplow drivers for doing such a great job keeping our roads passable this winter. Your early mornings and long hours are really appreciated. Thank you so much,Evie, Ann, and Mike Delivering Trappers Lake and[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: January 5, 2022
Let’s let history be Dear Editor: Just sharing my thoughts today. Thinking of my dad today, no particular reason. Listening to music can make me a little melancholic, causing me to think deeper, feel deeply. He was 12 when he lost his father. Every boy needs his dad. I can’t[Read More…]
LETTER: Rodeo returns this summer
Dear Editor: The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series of 2022 is happy to announce that the summer of 2023 will be the seventh year of the weekly summer rodeos. Once again, our Thursday night rodeo will be available for the enjoyment of all. The 2022 Meeker Summer Rodeo series season, due[Read More…]
LETTER: How the water call will work
Dear Editor: I am sure everyone is aware of the call on the White River. Since we have not had a recent call on the White River, I wanted to let you know how this will affect each and everyone of you. The call on the river also includes all[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks from Michigan hunter
Dear Editor: On Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, I strayed northeast of my intended elk hunt drive instead of northwest as discussed in camp. My estimated time of arrival with my other hunters should have been 11:30 a.m. Instead, I continued to walk and hunt into the middle of the afternoon.[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Dec 1, 2022
Conservancy District’s lack of transparency troubling Dear Editor: The issues of water security for our community are too important to be decided behind closed doors. As a fiscally conservative citizen and owner of a local business and of water rights, I wonder what other Rio Blanco county citizens think about[Read More…]
Letter: PMC commended for care
Dear Editor: I have the honor and privilege of serving as our PMC Hospital Board President and well as the Board President of Elk Creek Ranch. About 10 days ago, Liz Sellers, PMC CEO, and I received a note from Melissa Williams about how her father, who was at the[Read More…]
Letter: MES Oneseed fundraiser at Parade of Lights
Dear Editor: Meeker Elementary School is working with the Oneseed Foundation to partner with a sister school in Ghana, Africa. The students at Wisdom Ways Academy in Ghana are teaching us about their culture and we are teaching them about ours. Last Christmas we were overwhelmed with support at our[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: October 27, 2022
Boebert’s official record Dear Editor: The official record of Congresswoman Lauren Bobert is available for review online. Read the bills that her opponent is claiming prove that he is the one we should vote for. It is obvious that her opponent believes we are too stupid to compare his campaign[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: October 18, 2022
Amick for Anderson Dear Editor: During my last two terms as Rio Blanco County Clerk, I was fortunate to work alongside Pam Anderson, then serving as the Jefferson County Clerk. I found her to be a dedicated public servant, energetic in her duties and enthusiastic in her desire to serve[Read More…]