MEEKER | Fall in the White River Valley brings the call of a different sort. Meeker is not only known for its huge mule deer and elk population, but for the local human elk callers that abound. A long time ago the local school system not only declared a one[Read More…]
Opinion
OPED: ERBM Fall 2019 spotlight letter
MEEKER | ERBM has many notable programs and projects that are often highlighted in this spotlight letter. However, there is also outstanding staff working behind the scenes every day to make our recreation and park district system the wonderful asset that it is today. The hard working and passionate professionals[Read More…]
(Guest Column) Peer Perspective: Can we talk?
RBC | It doesn’t take too long to notice that there’s some rough things that go on in life. None of us are immune and all of us have a story to tell. The question that begs asking is this: do you have someone to tell it to? I can[Read More…]
Guest Column: Meeker School District update
MEEKER | Design work on the new Meeker School District Bus Garage continues. While building costs, potential site work, and utility costs present unique budgetary challenges for this facility, the school district remains committed to fulfilling the promises made in last fall’s bond election. Those promises included construction of a[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Knowing where your tax dollars are going
Everyone likes to talk about who’s spending taxpayer money, but few taxpayers seem to know (or care) where their personal tax dollars go. We pay a lot of taxes, from income tax and sales tax and property tax, business taxes, payroll taxes, inheritance taxes, retirement taxes, capital gains taxes, excise[Read More…]
Letter: Dear Citizens of Rangely, ‘Way Outside of Ordinary’!
Dear Editor: As my second term on the Rangely School Board of Directors is coming to an end, I would like to take a moment to thank all of the people in this wonderful community who entrusted me to represent them! I truly believe in, and want to thank all[Read More…]
Letter: Rector will be greatly missed
Dear Editor: I read with great regret about the passing of Peggy Rector. She indeed was one of a rare breed—a true public citizen who served honorably and well with only the best interests of the public as her motivation. It was mainly because of her that I accepted the[Read More…]
OPED: Ham radios as emergency backup communications in Rio Blanco County
MEEKER | When I was growing up in Meeker in the ’70s, I was introduced to amateur radio (a.k.a. Ham Radio) by Ray Keller (WA0SPS). As a teenager, I didn’t “get it,” but what Ray showed me about radio stuck with me well into adulthood. I got my amateur radio[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from Fair Board
Dear Editor: The indoor open show consists of nine departments and has in excess of 25 volunteers who are either superintendents or assistants. This year 700 entries were presented for the public to appreciate. Vicky and Kaye are fairly new to their positions, but handled both the horticulture and flowers[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Technology: tyrant or tool?
As a member of Generation X, in our lifetime we’ve witnessed a rapid acceleration in technology that has taken us from computers that were programmed by cassette tapes and used televisions for monitors and cell phones the size of bricks, to computers in our pockets that double as phones. Remember[Read More…]
(OPED) Loose Ends: Pedestrian Thoughts
MEEKER | As another school year begins, I have been having pedestrian thoughts. Literally, thoughts about walking. Trying to cross a busy street in both rural and urban areas these days can be a nightmare for one reason—texting while driving. While there are specific zones set aside for walkers, everyone[Read More…]
OPED: Self-care conversation
RBC | Self-care has been a challenge for me and a number of people that I have spoken with over the years. While it’s an essential part of balancing both our physical and mental well-being, it is definitely one area that many put off or just don’t even attempt. I[Read More…]
