A huge thank-you to the Meeker Recreation Center for keeping the dream alive with this year’s Bark In the Park. It was wonderful to see everyone having such a great time socializing and meeting new friends. Thank you for opening the pool up, too, that was priceless.
Tag: Opinion
Letter: Thanks to participants in Highway 5 cleanup
I would like to take a minute to thank our oil and gas industry partners: Williams, Encana, Enterprise, XTO, Shell, Halliburton and Whiting, as well as our volunteers Mary K. Eversman and Steve Cox, Rio Blanco County and the RBC Sheriff’s Office for their dedication to the safety and well[Read More…]
Letter: Rangely Food Bank in great need of supplies
I am so glad to be back home in Rangely, sure missed the nice weather and good friends. Back working the Rangely Food Bank and we are in great need of supplies. Could use toiletries such as soap, shampoo, conditioner, laundry soap and toilet paper.
Letter: Rangely Animal Shelter says thanks
The town of Rangely Animal Shelter would like to thank the Animal Assistance Foundation for the generous spay and neuter grant of $5,000 that was awarded on May 28.
Letter: This reader’s choice is Shawn Bolton
First of all, let me say, how wonderful to have so many candidates running for both the Rio Blanco County commissioner and Rio Blanco County coroner. As a voter, I really appreciate the commitment that candidates put into the election process. It is truly time consuming. Campaigning around the county,[Read More…]
PMC says thanks to fire and rescue squad
Pioneers Medical Center would like to thank the volunteers of the Meeker Fire and Rescue District for their quick response, which was both effective and reassuring, when lightning struck a tree at the PMC Home Health house on June 19.
The County Cubicle: Having fun with county use tax
Editor’s note: In an effort to keep residents informed on happenings within county government, county employees will contribute biweekly articles for “The County Cubicle.” These articles may include responses to reader questions or expression of interest. Readers are encouraged to submit questions or suggestions to County Administrator Pat Hooker at[Read More…]
Jeff Rector is recovering from rock-crawling accident
Jeff Rector is a hard man to keep down. That’s why his wife, Rebecca, had to take matters into her own hands. Or, more specifically, lock Jeff out of his truck. “She hid the keys to my pickup,” Jeff said. “I’m not much of a sit-around guy, but she did[Read More…]
Even at age 68, Sir Paul McCartney is still rock royalty
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found I still like to listen to the kind of music I grew up listening to. That’s why when I found out Paul McCartney was going to appear in concert at the Pepsi Center in Denver, I knew I had to go.
Letter: Tip of the hat to those who helped motorist
Last week while returning from Denver I had a blowout on my left rear tire between Meeker and Rifle. Within two minutes, two gentlemen from ExxonMobil had stopped and within 15 minutes had changed my tire.
Lots of interest in two local political races in primary
Judging by the number of political signs posted around the county, there’s a lot of interest in the two contested local races in the Republican primary. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Joe Collins, who will retire his seat on the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners in January.
Letter: We need new blood on County Commission
Attention Rio Blanco County voters: It’s time we as citizens take control of our county and elect a commissioner with true leadership, strong ethics, integrity and who is not afraid to rock the boat.



