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…]
Opinion
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…]
Letter: Boots for county clerk and recorder
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Letter: Sprod family says thanks
Dear Editor: The family of Angela Sprod is thankful for the care and concern shown with her passing. We are especially thankful that Angela could spend her last months in Meeker and we appreciate the kind, thoughtful and professional care she received at Pioneers Medical Center. Sincerely, The Sprod Family[Read More…]
Guest Column: District implements ‘The Seven Mindsets’
MEEKER | The 2018-2019 Meeker School District school year has begun! The beginning of every school year brings great anticipation and excitement. Each year, we are afforded the privilege to help students grow and learn while encouraging them to reach their maximum potential. The essence of the Meeker School District mission[Read More…]
Letter: Linden family thankful for support
Dear Editor: The family of Byron Linden would like to thank everyone who attended to his care, provided meals, sent cards and flowers and extended condolences.
Letter: Uninformed rumors
Dear Editor: I have heard of persons or a person who is spreading rumors regarding Reed Kelley’s unaffiliated “cure” petition. They simply don’t understand the process for an unaffiliated candidate.