I don’t begin to imagine plagiarizing the title of Patrick Henry’s famous essay will lend a similar impact to my little column, but I’m using the title just the same. Once again the world is in the frenzied throes of paranoia, this time over another new virus: COVID-19, aka coronavirus.[Read More…]
Opinion
OPINION: Part 3 — Fluoride in our water
RANGELY I In April, Rangely voters will vote on fluoridation of our drinking water to continue or to stop it. Our message is simple from proved sources. Fluoride prevents tooth decay when applied topically; fluoride is toxic to our physical health when ingested. It’s about awareness of facts/truth/proved studies: “drinking”[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Inconvenienced?
No one likes to be inconvenienced. Whether it’s a canceled event or a traffic jam or a missing item on a store shelf, inconvenience happens to us all. How we respond to those situations says a lot about who we are as people, for good or for bad. Generally, things[Read More…]
OPINION: Climate rebuttal Part 2
RBC I By the time you read this, the Herald Times will publish Part 3 of Ms. Hemmerich’s climate series. Please note that this article is my response to her Part 2, printed last week. I do not have early access to Ms. Hemmerich’s writing; I read it at the[Read More…]
OPINION: Climate change — Is it a crisis? Part 3
RBC I Recap: In the first three parts we discussed the makeup of our atmosphere and the climate and noted some challenges by scholars of some of the current talking points. We also gave examples of why just following the “consensus” science is not a good enough reason to accept[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: More thoughts on climate
Dear Editor: It would be false and irresponsible to claim that man has no impact on the environment or ecosystem. It is, however, debatable as to how much or how little effect we really have. There is no question that Earth’s climate is changing. In fact, climate change has been[Read More…]
OPINION—Guest Post: Northwest Colorado at energy crossroads
By ROOT ROUTLEDGE Special to the Herald Times RBC I Northwest Colorado counties Moffat, Rio Blanco and Routt are at the crossroads of a new 21st Century future, transformed by the threats and opportunities our climate crisis presents. With the fossil fuel industry, especially coal, providing so many working family[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Family Dollar
Dear Editor: The Walbridge Wing, residents and staff would like to thank Family Dollar, Kim and the community members that donated all of the balloons and roses for our residents. The residents were amazed. Thank you for the kindness. The Staff of Walbridge Wing Meeker
OPINION—Guest Post: Climate change is not a matter of ‘belief’
By BOB DORSETT, MD Special to the Herald Times RBC I Ms. Hemmerich’s guest post last week is an unfortunate lesson in misinformation, partial information, and logical fallacy. I will be brief in response. I hope your readers will take the time to review the summaries of valid climate science[Read More…]
OPINION—Guest Post: Climate change–is it a crisis? (Part 2)
By LEONA HEMMERICH Special to the Herald Times RBC I Recap: In part one, we discussed the makeup of the atmosphere and challenged some of the current talking points of those wanting exclusive government control to take action on climate change. Dr. Soon and others insist that water vapor (H2O),[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to ERBM for tourney
Dear Editor: The Meeker VFW Post 5843, American Legion Post 0074 and the VFW Auxiliary would like to thank the ERBM Recreation and Park District and all the individuals who participated in the 2020 Cribbage Tournament recently held at the Meeker Veterans Community Center. Your generosity is much appreciated, as[Read More…]
Guest Post: Fluoride in our water: it’s not just about our teeth (Part 2)
By ELAINE URIE AND LISA HATCH Special to the Herald Times RANGELY I In April, Rangely voters will vote on fluoridation of our drinking water to continue or to stop it. Our message is simple from proved sources, fluoride prevents tooth decay when applied topically; fluoride is toxic to our[Read More…]
