CD3 candidate questions Boebert voting record Dear Editor, On Wednesday night [June 21, 2023], our Congresswoman, Rep. Lauren Boebert filed a privileged motion that would force a vote on a resolution to impeach President Joe Biden. Ms. Boebert promises to bring the resolution to a floor vote on a daily[Read More…]
Tag: Letters To The Editor
Letters to the Editor: June 15, 2023
Taking pride in our museum Dear Editor, Last week the museum was visited by a high-spirited group of 40 from Water Education Colorado. The group had given us basic information, and a head count. It soon became evident that this might not be just a little visit. Even though I[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: June 8, 2023
No bounce houses at Range Call Dear Editor, My name is Dave Gordon and I have had the unique opportunity of bringing a bouncy house carnival to your Range Call event for most of the past decade. The powers that be have decided that the asphalt we were told to[Read More…]
Letter: thanks to BMS for May Day baskets
Dear Editor, Thank you to the Barone Middle School students for the May Day baskets delivered to the Fairfield Apartments! Fairfield Apartment Residents Meeker
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: May 4, 2023
Thanks for great May Day event Dear Editor, We at the Rio Blanco County Historical Society would like to extend our greatest appreciation to everyone that helped with the planning, set up, and participation in our first ever May Day Festival event on April 30. We want to thank Go-fer[Read More…]
LETTER: Annual pie auction huge success; sugar coma suffered by many
Dear Editor, The Meeker Masonic Temple Association would like to thank everyone that came to the Annual Prime Rib Dinner and Pie Auction. There was a record turnout, and many brought amazing pies, cakes and other treats that were auctioned to raise money for our scholarship fund. We would like[Read More…]
Assessor: property valuations on the way
Dear property owners and residents: On or before May 1, you should be receiving a Notice of Valuation from our office. As in the past it will be in a postcard format. If you do not receive a Notice, please contact our office. Starting May 1, appointments can be made[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Handicapped
Dear Editor: I have recently entered the category of people referred to as handicapped. My doctor said she wouldn’t term me “handicapped” but when you need a cane, walker, and handicapped sticker for your auto, that’s pretty much what it is. In the USA, one in seven people have “motor[Read More…]
LETTER: Actions speak louder than words
Dear Editor: I have made several calls to my state representative, Meghan Lukens (HD26), since January 12, 2023. I am always courteous, leave my name, number, and the city and county in which I reside. I have called over twelve times, and she has never reached out to me as[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: March 9, 2023
Library board bylaws mix-up Dear Editor: As a past library board member, I notice that the commissioners have appointed a town resident to fill the county (out of town) seat on the library board. The structure and intent of appointing two county board members, two town board members and one[Read More…]
LETTER: The introduction of wolves in Colorado: “Taxation Without Representation”
Dear Editor: In the 1700s the British Parliament tried taxing the Colonies, and the Stamp Act of 1775 was particularly despised: historians tell us that is one of the causes of the Revolution. We all learned this in school. A look at the vote in Colorado to introduce wolves should[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: February 23, 2023
Cowboy wrestling expectations Dear Editor: Having moved from Meeker in 2004 I have continued to enjoy following Meeker Cowboy athletics. During the 15 years I lived in Meeker beginning in 1989 I came to know and contribute to the community. Recently I’ve had the opportunity to watch the Meeker Cowboys[Read More…]
