Water engineer disagrees with findings of return flow study Dear Editor: Please  accept  these  comments  correcting  misinformation  published  on  page  9  of  the  July 17th edition under “…Return flow study indicates flood irrigation benefits river flows”. The article cites Liz Chandler as referring to results of a groundwater modeling study[Read More…]

Fire recovery update and thanks from the commissioners Dear Editor: As we write this, more evacuation zones on the Lee Fire are being downgraded. Firefighters have contained 60% of the fire’s perimeter and Highway 13 has reopened. A new Incident Management Team will continue work on the Lee Fire, and[Read More…]

Letter to the citizens of Rio Blanco County from the Board of Rio Blanco County Commissioners Dear Editor: We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the firefighters, emergency responders, and citizens who have worked tirelessly to protect our community during the Elk and Lee Fires. We’d particularly like to[Read More…]

First annual FUNdraising Games set for Aug. 8-9 Dear Editor: For more than 30 years, Wendll’s has always been about the hoopla, cheering on the locals who support us all year, while promoting our local businesses, the great communities of Meeker and Rangely, along with the beautiful White River valley[Read More…]

Thanks to first responders Dear Editor: I want to personally commend the Rio Blanco/Meeker 911 response for ambulances and personnel to our need and request for help Wednesday July 9, 2025 at the Rolling R Ranch in Buford.  Your emergency 911 crew showed up timely and exhibited professionalism in retrieving[Read More…]

A personal message to all WREA members Dear Editor: In 2019, I joined the Board of Directors of WREA. The last six years serving on the board has been rewarding and incredibly educational. Because of my IT Security background, “protecting the grid” was very high on my priority list. Little[Read More…]

Response to Sen. Roberts’ column Dear Editor: This letter is in response to Sen. Dylan Roberts’ column [published May 29, 2025], which listed his accomplishments in this year’s Legislative session. He has completely omitted how proud he is for being a part of the Democrat juggernaut, which was able to[Read More…]

VFW Ladies Auxiliary Chapter to close Dear Editor: It is with a heavy heart that we are writing this letter.  Due to a declining membership and no new memberships in our auxiliary, Meeker V.F.W. Post 5843 Auxiliary will be relinquishing our charter. This week’s upcoming activities:  presentation of Patriot’s Pen[Read More…]

Thank you to our generous after-prom supporters Dear Editor: We extend our heartfelt thanks to the many donors, businesses and volunteers who helped make this year’s After-Prom event a safe, fun, and memorable night for our students. Your support helped provide entertainment, food, prizes and a safe environment for our teens to[Read More…]

Water Conservancy District seeks input on water needs survey Dear Editor: The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD) is excited to invite you to join us in an important project—a county-wide Agriculture Water Needs Survey. With support from the Colorado Office of Just Transition Grant, we’re eager to connect with[Read More…]