A few months ago we mentioned the 32 percent tariff placed on Canadian newsprint (where almost all uncoated paper in the U.S. comes from) thanks to a single complaint from a paper mill owned by a New York hedge fund, and the potential threat that tariff poses to the newspaper[Read More…]
Opinion
MEF Golf Classic Rescheduled
Dear Editor: The Meeker Education Foundation’s benefit Golf Classic tournament will be rescheduled due to conflicts with other area tournaments. It will not be held on July 28 and is planned for early in the 2019 spring season. We thank our sponsors and participants for their past generosity and look[Read More…]
Hoke thanks supporters
Dear Editor: First of all, I thank my God that we have the freedom to hold elections and that we have the constitutional right to vote. I want to thank all those who supported me in many ways and had enough confidence in me to encourage me in every step[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Thank you to the fire crews
As I’m writing this on Tuesday evening, we’ve had a welcome—albeit brief—rainstorm pass through. The relief is tangible after weeks of hot, dry conditions and several days when it seemed our county was spontaneously combusting around us. Lord willing, any accompanying lightning hasn’t sparked more fires. After two days of[Read More…]
Letter: Ranch Sort a success
Dear Editor: We would like to send our thanks to those who made our Ranch Sort fundraiser on June 9 a success. Thank you to Boyd Richardson at the RBC Fairgrounds for getting the arena ready for the event and Arbaney Cattle Company for supplying the cattle and running the[Read More…]
Letter: Moyer thanks supporters
Dear Editor: I am very grateful for the overwhelming support in the Republican primary, for Rio Blanco County Commissioner District 1, on June 26. It is an honor to be the Republican candidate for this office. As I look forward to the general election, I am anxious to take on[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: How to argue with a fanatic
We’ve always had opinions, but in years past we mostly kept them to ourselves, except in the company of close friends and family, and we used manners and acted like people had value when we interacted with them in person. There were unspoken rules. You didn’t bring up religion or[Read More…]
County’s suicide, overdose rates shockingly high
By Julie Drake RBC Director of Public Health RBC | I try to make my columns relevant with stories, observations, etc the people of Rio Blanco County can relate to. This week, no fluff. Just the facts. I will let this information tell the story. Suicide rates for Rio Blanco County:[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Why don’t we vote?
I’ve got a few elections under my belt now as editor and I’m seeing a disappointing trend. As the newspaper, we’re less concerned with WHO you vote for (which is why we don’t endorse candidates), and more that you actually cast your VOTE. Once again in this primary election—the first[Read More…]
Guest Column: Social determinants of health in small towns
By Julie Drake RBC Director of Public Health RBC | Every time I turn around I am reading and hearing about Social Determinants of Health (SDoH). It is the latest research buzzword, emphasis for funders and focus for reducing healthcare costs and improving outcomes. SDoH is the theory that brings into[Read More…]
Letter: Nay family says thanks
Dear Editor: Thank you to friends, family and The Church at Meeker and other churches who came along side and supported us through their love, financial help, food, acts of service and words of encouragement. We would also like to say a big thank you to the doctors, nurses and[Read More…]
Letter: LAI not ‘embezzling’ county funds
Dear Editor: It was brought to our attention that the county commissioners met in Rangely on Monday, June 18, 2018, and had a workshop to discuss Local Access Internet LLC. The term “embezzling” funds came up, which couldn’t be further from the truth. We have explained to the commissioners that[Read More…]
