Josh Halstead had the ability to state what many people think. Good job, Josh, and like most in this town, I am sure he didn’t speak up at the meeting due to embarrassment, and knowing that he would be attacked for speaking up in a mob mind forum.
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Letter: Helping hands don’t need government
In response to far left opinions, there is a difference between helping your neighbor, and the government forcing you to hand over part of your hard earned living to someone else. People think that we have a right in America to be happy, this is not the case.
Lady Cowboys defeat Aspen in Glenwood Springs tourney
MEEKER I Early in the season, coaches are looking for not only wins, of course, but improvement by players. Meeker High School volleyball coach Christy Atwood got both from her team last weekend at Glenwood Springs.
Meeker Locals
Summer has gone to the dogs. It’s time for the sheepdog trials again! Good luck to all the competitors this year, human and canine. And thank you to all the folks who put together the whole shebang, year after year!
Local WWII vets take honor flight
MEEKER I When their country needed them, they answered the call. And they changed the world. But it took nearly 60 years for a national memorial to be built in their honor. “It made me feel kind of sad (that it took so long for a memorial honoring the men[Read More…]
Letter: A reader’s wish list for the Democrats
What I would like the Dems to do: 1. No investigation of CIA. 2. No creation of a new dept. H.I.G. (High-Value Detainee Interrogation Group) for interrogation of terrorists, placed under dept. of FBI.
Letter: Illegal immigration is just that … illegal
Ms. Frijole-Barreno did just exactly what I expected. My comments regarding my love of America, its freedoms, liberties and Constitution, and the violation thereof by the radical liberal mind set of our present administration, and those who voted for it, were negated without investigation.
Loose Ends: Staying home not really a true vacation
Vacation. The word itself conjures up leaving, vacating the premises and moving on.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 50 years ago • The Rhodes Maytag Shop plans an all day show and demonstration of Maytag washers and dryers at the Odd Fellows Hall. There will be a Maytag specialty man to help Mr. Rhodes with the demonstration. • The Meeker rural fire department was[Read More…]
SOS program seeking volunteer mentors
MEEKER I The SOS (Support Our Students) program matches community mentors with students at Meeker Elementary School. The program offers support to children in many different areas and on an individual basis.
Meeker Classic draws top dogs to annual event
MEEKER I Microbursts, mountain lions, whatever the obstacle, the Sheepdog Championship Trials will go on.
Final summer concert is Saturday night
MEEKER | The bluegrass and classic jazz band Pete Wernick and Flexigrass will perform on the courthouse lawn, 550 Main, from 4 p.m. until dark on Saturday.
