The plein air painters have returned to Meeker for another plein air art competition. CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
Author: Caitlin Walker
OPED: Digging in the dirt is good for your soul
RBC | Every spring, I tell myself I’m not going to garden. It’s time-consuming, can be expensive (especially if you’re just starting out) and hoeing weeds is one of my least favorite pastimes. Mostly, though, I’m terrified I’ll accidentally kill everything. I hate failing, and my plant survival track record is[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Things we shouldn’t have to explain, and yet, here we are
Purchasing advertising is similar to buying an airline seat, or renting a hotel room or getting a table at a popular restaurant. You make a reservation and then that seat or room or table is held for you. In some cases, you have to pay in full in advance, or[Read More…]
Public Notices: June 7, 2018
NOTICE OF HEARING IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: JEREMY DAVID MUXLOW FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD Rio Blanco County District Court Case Number 18JA1 To: Jared Cole McQuarty: Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner has filed in this Court a verified[Read More…]
ERBM honors outgoing directors
MEEKER | Tuesday’s meeting of Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation and Park District was a busy one. After regular business, outgoing directors Zach Clatterbaugh, Drew Varland and Kris Arcolesse were honored for their many years of service. Newly elected members were then sworn in and officers were elected. Director Kent[Read More…]
Don’t make me ‘mom lecture’ you {OPED}
RBC | I was a bit of an odd kid. (Nothing has changed, if you’re wondering.) When I was around 4, we went to a hardware store to pick up a few things, and I was instantly enamored, but not with the power tools, the wall of paint chips, or[Read More…]
Dare to be different {OPED}
RBC | Our society runs on appearances. Follow the yellow brick road of conformity to a magical land of acceptance, and your life will be gumdrops and lollipops. Cue the flying monkeys. Whether it’s a specific body weight or shape, a set of interests, religious beliefs or how we wear[Read More…]
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ERBM approves trail construction project contract
MEEKER | “Am I not allowed to ask questions? Because if I’m not, I’m wasting my time and I want to know why.” Meeker resident Wiley Berthelson opened Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation & Park District’s April 17 meeting, seeking information on a recent bid award for the Trails Improvement[Read More…]
Betrayed by my stretchy pants (OPED)
RBC | I’ve worked from home for a long time, which means “stretchy pants” (leggings, pajamas and the like) are my uniform six out of seven days a week. When I set out to find three professional(ish) outfits for Colorado Press Association’s annual conference this past weekend, I was confident it[Read More…]
Choose your weapon wisely (Millennial Musings)
RBC | Shotgun or sniper rifle? It depends on the job you’re trying to do. It’s the same way with news. Do you want a smattering of buckshot—some hits, some misses? Social media is great for this. Quickly get an overview of country and world events by firing up a screen[Read More…]
ERBM board defends bid decision
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District (ERBM) Board of Directors has come under fire for their decision to hire an Arkansas company for the next phase of their Trails Development Project. The project will add approximately 4.5 miles to the existing China Wall trail system on[Read More…]