We would like to thank the staff of Rangely District Hospital for all the care and kindness you showed our family while Carl was in the hospital.
Tag: Opinion
Letter: Does Meeker value people from outside?
I am a very concerned citizen of Meeker for the last six years. My husband and daughter have a small business in Meeker. We hire local people, we all pay our taxes and are active in the community. I have five grandchildren in the Meeker School District.
Letter: Tea Party circulating healthcare petition
I have a petition for signatures from David Smith, chairman of Republican Party for Rio Blanco County. The deadline is July 11. You must be a registered voter and signatures must be the same as you when you registered to vote.
Letter: Thank you to public servants in county
On the occasion of the holiday marking our nation’s founding, I hope the citizens of this community might join in acknowledging our friends and neighbors, the government officials and employees, town, county, state and national, who assure that we have safe drinking water, drivable roads, public-health facilities, and protected public[Read More…]
Opinion: CNCC’s marketing campaign includes concert promotion
When John Boyd arrived as president of Colorado Northwestern Community College in March 2006, the school’s enrollment numbers were declining. “The year we got here, they were experiencing a 25 percent decline in FTEs (full-time equivalents),” Boyd said. “So we needed to turn that around.” And, boy, have they.
Letter: Thanks for attending, helping with LDS luau
A touch of island culture and dancing was enjoyed by all that attended the luau on June 12 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Our community has been blessed with island people that are so willing to share their culture, laughter and warmth.
Letter: Looking for info on past Range Call queens
Range Call is just around the corner and we are celebrating 125 years. As the Range Call Royalty Committee, we would like to honor our past queens. We have been working on compiling a list of all the past queens. I would like to list what we have and ask[Read More…]
Letter: Meeker DI team says thanks for support
7 Newz at 4 had the experience of a lifetime when they traveled to Knoxville, Tenn., to compete in the Global Finals Tournament for Destination ImagiNation. We worked together since October to develop a solution to the Breaking DI News challenge.
Rosemary Hilkey may have to sit out Range Call this year
Rosemary Hilkey has been riding a horse during Range Call activities for “I don’t know how long,” she said. However, she may have to sit out this year’s events. Rosemary was involved in a horse accident June 4, one of several horse-related accidents that have occurred recently. Other experienced riders,[Read More…]
Letter: Kegan Roady says thanks to sponsors
Special thanks to my sponsors: Al and Mona Avey, Mark Scritchfield, Ann Marie Scritchfield, Nate and Kessie Avey, Arlene Fritzlan, Leonard and Betsie Thompson, Beverly Block, Sandie Fritzlan,
Letter: Elimination of DOE would save money
In her recent column, Lt. Gov. O’Brien attempted to justify the U.S. Department of Education. I wasn’t convinced. As a state official, Ms. O’Brien should be objecting to the powers taken by the feds from state prerogatives. Sticking to the Constitution is an even more compelling reason.
Letter: Sponsors donated prizes for derby
The annual Kenney Reservoir Fishing Derby was held June 5. The event is sponsored by the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District and the Colorado Division of Wildlife. This year’s event was attended by 48 participants: 25 in the 0-8 year group, eight in the 9-12 year group, one in the[Read More…]
