“There is only one way in which one can endure man’s inhumanity to man and that is to try, in one’s own life, to exemplify man’s humanity to man.” ~ Alan Paton, South African writer and anti-apartheid activist When terrible events occur — such as the atrocities of war in Israel[Read More…]
Author: Niki Turner
Subdivision approved, ’24 draft budget unveiled
MEEKER | After several lengthy discussions in multiple meetings, Meeker’s Board of Trustees reviewed an ordinance for the Grant-Overton resubdivision in the Sanderson Hills Subdivision. The resubdivision changes the final plat for lots 235-259 into 12 lots and was approved by the Town Planning Commission. Trustee Travis Day said he[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: When ‘the media’ goes awry
If you are getting our multiple award-winning weekly newsletter (if you’re not, you should be), you got a peek last week at what goes on in the minds of your local journalists when they bring home a handful of awards from the Colorado Press Association convention: “existential crisis.” So why[Read More…]
Lupe launches debut novel
MEEKER | While many people will set out to write a novel, only about 3% will ever finish a manuscript. Of those, even fewer will ever see their books in print. That makes Meeker’s Marissa Lupe, who released her debut novel this month, an outlier, and a successful one. Lupe[Read More…]
County Beat: Sept. 26
BY NIKI TURNER [email protected] RBC | Changes in the county’s budget and finance department with the departure earlier this summer of Janae Stanworth and the departure this week of Talia Rosas prompted the Rio Blanco County Commissioners to discuss who has signing authority for vouchers and to what degree. Colleen[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: When in Doubt…
“When in doubt, tell the truth. It will confound your enemies and astound your friends.” ~ Mark Twain Remember the old TV show “Candid Camera,” where people were set up for foolish tricks and pranks and filmed without knowing it? With the proliferation of security cameras — homes, doorbells, malls,[Read More…]
Walking the Talk
Kenda Slaugh and her family (left) organized the Out of the Darkness Community Walk in Meeker last Saturday in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), sponsored by New Earth Spiritual and Metaphysical Healing. JESSE MCCANN/DID I SHUTTER PHOTOGRAPHY MEEKER | In 2015, Kenda Slaugh lost her best friend[Read More…]
Town of Meeker meeting report: Sept. 19
MEEKER | Dr. Lisa Jones, President of Colorado Northwestern Community College, presented a State of the College report to Meeker’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday before the regular meeting. “We do want to begin doing more in Meeker, particularly in healthcare and agriculture,” she said, although without approved mill levy[Read More…]
Editors Column: Assume Positive Intent
“Everyone is doing the best they can. When they can do better, they will.” Dr. Lee Gibson I’d like you to try an imagination exercise. Think about the person in your life who causes you the most resentment, frustration and disappointment. You might think they’re lazy, sloppy, careless, mean, foolish,[Read More…]
Commissioners discuss conservation, crickets and more
RBC | In work sessions Tuesday, Sept. 12, the Rio Blanco County Commissioners heard an update on activities from Callie Scritchfield, executive director of the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts. Scritchfield said seeking long-term, sustainable funding has been “priority one.” Scritchfield said the districts are administering 14 grants[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Classic pride
“Paralyze resistance with persistence.” ~ Woody Hayes Standing in line at Jammin’ Lamb Fest with hundreds of hungry Meeker Classic attendees, with my cardboard meal tray and paper napkin in hand, I eavesdropped on the conversations of those nearby. They laughed and chatted about the town, about who made the[Read More…]
364 columns later …
“There is comfort in routine.” ~ John Steinbeck By NIKI TURNER This week marks my seventh consecutive year as co-publisher and editor of the Rio Blanco Herald Times, and that makes this my 364th weekly column. It seems like a lot when I look at the numbers, but it’s just[Read More…]
