“…transparency is not up to the whim or grace of public officials. Instead, it is an enforceable right.” – Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General We’re 10 days from Colorado Sunshine Law Week (March 16-22), part of a national celebration and recognition of open government, open records, and transparency. “Approved[Read More…]
Author: Niki Turner
CPW asks residents to report potential wolf sightings directly to their office
MEEKER | Following recent reports posted online about two collared female wolves tracked near Meeker, the HT asked Rachael Gonzales, public information officer for Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), Northwest Region, to confirm or deny the reports and received the following reply: “The level of local movement information you reference[Read More…]
Meeker trustees hold off on citizen petition to rescind library appointment, express hope board will ‘right itself’
MEEKER | Residents once again packed the meeting room at the Feb. 18 town meeting in Meeker to hear the board’s decision on a citizen petition requesting that the board rescind its appointment of Dan Olson to the Meeker Library Board. Town Administrator Mandi Etheridge explained that the Town received[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – The new addiction?
I watched the 2006 film “Idiocracy” again for the umpteenth time last week. (Note: it’s not a suitable flick for those who are sensitive to crass, bawdy humor. Consider yourselves warned.) Raunchy humor aside, it’s a horrifying depiction of what happens to humanity when they allow themselves to be dumbed down[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Trust the process
“Life is not what it’s supposed to be—it’s what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference.” ― Virginia Satir For the last few days the phrase “trust the process” has appeared with such frequency I can’t ignore it. Maybe it’s the message we all[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: What makes a leader great?
“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.” ― Lao Tzu (Tao Te Ching) I’m taking a class on leadership, ethics and social responsibility this semester. Several weeks into class discussions and textbook readings[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Time to speak up
“Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason toward my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings.” ― Patrick Henry I try not to put[Read More…]
Meeker trustees interview, appoint new library board member
MEEKER | After months of debate and public comment about the library board, a board opening presented an opportunity for multiple citizens to throw their hats in the ring to serve. With board president Meredith Deming, six Meeker residents submitted applications for the open seat. Interviews for those six applicants[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Try a board on for size before you commit
“Don’t ever forget that you’re a citizen of this world, and there are things you can do to lift the human spirit – things that are easy, things that are free, things that you can do every day: Civility, respect, kindness, character.” ― Aaron Sorkin I’ve been covering Meeker’s Town Board[Read More…]
Editor’s Column – Take responsibility for your pursuit of happiness
“No one is coming to save you; no one is coming to make life right for you; no one is coming to solve your problems. If you don’t do something, nothing is going to get better. The dream of a rescuer who will deliver us may offer a kind of comfort,[Read More…]
Meeker trustees hold first meeting of 2025
MEEKER | Mayor Pro Temp Chris Lockwood called the first meeting of 2025 to order for the Meeker Board of Trustees. Mayor Travis Day and trustee Charles Day were present by telephone. The board heard updates from Rhawnie McGruder with the Eastern RBC 911 board and Meeker Chamber of Commerce[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – On anxiety
“No amount of anxiety makes any difference to anything that is going to happen.” ~Alan Watts I have a love-hate relationship with this quote. As a lifelong worrywart, I resent being made aware of the utter uselessness of thousands of hours spent fretting and worrying. As someone who would like to[Read More…]
