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…]
Opinion
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…]
Editor’s Column: You really can’t save time
We all do it, we’re all guilty of trying to save time. Saving time seems like a good idea, and so we’ve been told by every new time-saving gadget ever invented. Remember when email was considered a timesaver? It’s become a giant time suck. So we switched to texting. Really[Read More…]
Letters: Moyer good neighbor, best candidate choice
Dear Editor: I was a county commissioner here in Rio Blanco County back in the 1980s and I know a lot has changed since then. But the best choice by far this go around is Gary Moyer. I think he is well-informed and has a good understanding of the people[Read More…]
Veterans to Congress: Extend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act
By WESLEY EUBANKS Meeker VFW/American Legion RBC | Between 1945 and 1962 the United States conducted over 200 nuclear tests, approximately 200,000 service members were assigned to participate they were told the tests were safe. They were also told the tests were secret and if they told anyone about their participation[Read More…]
Letter: Moyer will stand up to big boys in D.C.
Dear Editor: In regard to Mr. Hill’s comments on county attorney Kent Borchard and commissioner Woodruff using drones to spy on people to obtain violations to prosecute said violators; both gentlemen being involved in law as long as I have known them, know that the use of any device to[Read More…]
Guest Column: Prevention is the name of the vaccine game
By Julie Drake RBC Director of Public Health RBC | I helped my brother brand calves a few weeks ago. No, it’s not what you think. There were no cowboy hats, no chinks, no horses, no fires, no pot luck dinners or malted beverages and no extra cars in the driveway. [Read More…]