Dear Editor: Congratulations to Dave Eller for his completing a successful career with CDOT. His was a difficult job due to the politics involved. When I retired during 1982 the position was named District Engineer as it should be today since CDOT is an engineering organization. When I was working[Read More…]
Opinion
Editor’s Column: Last time I checked …
In fourth grade I coveted a pair of white leather Nike sneakers with the red “swoosh.” They cost $40, which my parents insisted was a ridiculous price for a pair of children’s shoes. Desperate to “fit in,” I sent $2 in cash to my aunt in Louisville, Ky., and asked[Read More…]
Letter: Turkey vultures a public health threat?
Dear Editor: I have been wondering…
Letter: Tribute to the late Tim Boesch
Dear Editor: Tim passed away in Fort Collins recently. He should be remembered for correctly offering his judgment on the location of the new elementary school. A brilliant architect, professional designer of lamps and toys, he came to Meeker knowing he could work in a wonderful community. As an architect[Read More…]
Letter: WREA clarifies recent candidate ad
Dear Editor: WREA will host its 73rd annual meeting on Sept. 12, which includes director elections. Members will vote
Join the voices for recovery
RBC | The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognizes September as National Recovery Month, which celebrates the successes of those in recovery from mental health problems, including substance use disorders. The Health Partnership Serving Northwest Colorado supports the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health,[Read More…]
Letter: Franklin endorses Vaughn for clerk & recorder
Dear Editor: I am writing a letter of endorsement in support of Emma Vaughn for Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder. I have known Emma most of her life. My family used to run cattle on Piceance with her family. I have fond memories of her scrambling onto her horse[Read More…]
Letter: Kelley discusses dam project position
ΩDear Editor: I was glad to announce at the Rangely Networking meeting last Tuesday that I have successfully petitioned onto the ballot as an unaffiliated (independent) candidate for county commissioner. I have attended and participated in those Rangely community meetings at the college for many years—ever since they were first[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: One page at a time
It’s been exactly two years this week since we took ownership of the HT. That’s 104 issues, one every week, produced on deadline, plus special sections and magazines. I’ve had a number of folks say things like, “You signed up for slave labor!” Others have asked, “Why did you voluntarily[Read More…]
Letter: Vaughn for clerk and recorder
Dear Editor: I worked with Emma Vaughn in the Colorado CattleWomen organization for many years. She was always efficient, capable and on time with any project that she did. As the CCW state secretary, her reports were concise and factual. She contributed many innovative and helpful ideas as well as[Read More…]
{Guest Column} Learns Differently: To My Grandson
MEEKER | It was my freshman year in college that I found out I was dyslexic, with some auditory malfunction with words and especially numbers. What my brain hears is often very different from what is spoken. To date I often listen to phone messages up to 10 times and still[Read More…]
You can’t open someone’s eyes with a baseball bat {Editor’s Column}
It’s human nature to want people to agree with us. We all want to be right, and encountering people who don’t see things the same way we do triggers an almost primal need to correct and convince them they are wrong and we are right. We all do it, whether[Read More…]
