Concerns about PMC Board meeting conduct Dear Editor: I am writing to express my concern regarding the conduct displayed during the PMC board meeting on Feb. 25, 2025. This community is often reminded to get involved, attend board meetings, ask questions and voice concerns when they have them. However, when[Read More…]
Opinion
LOOSE ENDS: Show up, don’t gossip
Gossip is definitely a big problem in any small town, but hearing about a sudden change in someone else’s life from a close friend or family about another friend doesn’t feel like gossip. After all, the questions about what actually happened are to be expected. Unfortunately, the vicious rumors based[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Supporting students and schools in our communities
As Chair of the House Education Committee and your representative for House District 26, I am excited to share updates on legislation that will directly impact our students, teachers, and schools. This year, I am championing several education bills that address key priorities: improving classroom learning environments, enhancing school safety,[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…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – February 27th, 2025
Thank you,Federal employees Dear Editor: Amidst the turmoil created by Trump and Musk to fire many federal employees and dispense with entire agencies, I stand by our federal employees including our sons. Our federal employees serve our country in so many ways from managing social security to maintaining our national[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…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – February 20th, 2025
Addressing the growing drug use concerns in our schools Dear Editor: As discussions around marijuana legalization unfold in states like Colorado, it’s essential to focus on the pressing issues we face in middle and high schools regarding drug access and consumption among our youth. While many adults may responsibly use[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: When dogs talk
That is all we need-increasing the family dog’s communication skills, so that his/her point of view will be fully considered in making family decisions. The advent of AI and the increase of its use in technology over the past few years has affected so many aspects of our daily lives.[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…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – February 13th, 2025
Tell your Representatives Dear Editor: Thank you for your comments last week on national issues. They are important locally. By the Constitution and by Congressional Acts, only Congress can establish (or dismantle), fund (or de-fund) federal agencies. Not Elon Musk. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) provides emergency food[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Confusion from D.C. hurts rural Colorado
Hello from the Capitol where one month into the legislative session, the Colorado State Legislature is hard at work. This session has already emphasized the importance of a functional symbiotic relationship between federal, state, and local governments. With a new administration in Washington, we face day-to-day uncertainty and ongoing announcements[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Pioneers Medical Center
As a pillar of our community, the Eastern Rio Blanco Health Service District is resolutely dedicated to providing outstanding healthcare and promoting economic vitality. We are grateful for the opportunity to address concerns and highlight our initiatives aimed at adapting to the changing needs of our patients and residents. At[Read More…]
