The deer herd in Rio Blanco County is the lowest it has been in the last 50 years since my family has been processing game. I will admit there were too many deer in the ‘50s for the range to support along with cows, sheep and yes, wild horses.
Tag: Opinion
Opinion: Schools for a bright Colorado
RBC I A campaign to stop the devastating and short-sighted school budget cuts is on pace to reach the ballot as a grassroots movement continues its petition drive.
Loose Ends: The meet and greet
The phrase “meet and greet” is now one of the most overused as many social gatherings use it as the main draw for people to get together.
Letter: Officials keeping residents in mind
Rio Blanco County is demonstrating it is serious about creating jobs. First and foremost, protecting the health and welfare of residents in Rio Blanco County is top priority for county government. And to this end, the Rio Blanco County commissioners do a heck of a job.
Letter: Thank you to Meeker community
We would like to thank everyone for everything they’ve done for our family during these past few weeks. The ambulance crew, nurses, and doctors at Pioneer’s Hospital were wonderful. A special thank you to Dr. Krueger.
Letter: Moving forward with helping hands
I would like to thank all of you that contributed financially and mentally to my grandson and I. And to all of you who physically helped me move my son’s personal property to Meeker from Montrose.
Letter: Yellow Jacket board wants feedback
To the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District: The Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District is pleased to report that it hosted a Yellow Jacket Water Storage Feasibility Study Phase I Public meeting on Thursday, June 2, 2011.
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Rising tide
A rising tide raises all ships,” Meeker Chamber of Commerce board president Margie Joy said before introducing guest speaker Cinda Baxter, founder of The 3/50 Project.
Letter: Birthday surprise
On May 7, Eunice Cress celebrated her 92nd birthday! She was greeted with a surprise birthday/Mother’s Day party from her children,
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Remembering, congratulating
Please don’t forget to honor the memory of the lives of soldiers, given while defending and fighting for our freedoms, this Memorial Day weekend.
Letter: Tucker Memorial hosts golf tournament
Thank you to the Meeker Golf Association, Jim and Debbie Cook and all of the sponsors and participants in the fourth annual Coach Bob Tucker Memorial Golf tournament.
Letter: No flamingos
Your Rangely readers might remember last spring’s migration of pink flamingos that stopped at the newly built water feature at the east end of Main Street. Thanks to W.C. Streigel Pipeline, the new landscaping really changed the appearance of the east end of town but who would have known flamingos[Read More…]