“Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason toward my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings.” ― Patrick Henry I try not to put[Read More…]
Opinion
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – February 6th, 2025
Library concerns Dear Editor: What on earth is going on at our wonderful public library? As a regular user of our library I attended a meeting there last Wednesday which was very well attended by members of the public, all expressing concerns about the issues that have been discussed for[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: A free-for-all
So many of my conversations lately have involved the word freedom and how all of us come to different understandings of the word. Our individual right to “live free” is debated daily on the news. No matter if you get news from social media, television, or radio, it is someone[Read More…]
Prayers Unfolded
The following is a paid advertisement and the Herald Times assumes no responsibility for its content. This is the second of a series to encourage everyone to pray. Each will feature an example of a specific prayer and how it was answered. Please keep in mind that not all prayers[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Try a board on for size before you commit
“Don’t ever forget that you’re a citizen of this world, and there are things you can do to lift the human spirit – things that are easy, things that are free, things that you can do every day: Civility, respect, kindness, character.” ― Aaron Sorkin I’ve been covering Meeker’s Town Board[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – January 30th, 2025
Appreciation for Town’s discussion Dear Editor: Many thanks to the members of the Meeker Town Council for your thoughtful and perceptive discussion of issues related to the Meeker Regional Library Board. We appreciate your concern for open, uncensored access to information. That is a pillar of our democracy. We also[Read More…]
Editor’s Column – Take responsibility for your pursuit of happiness
“No one is coming to save you; no one is coming to make life right for you; no one is coming to solve your problems. If you don’t do something, nothing is going to get better. The dream of a rescuer who will deliver us may offer a kind of comfort,[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – January 23rd, 2025
Questions about local staffing at Pioneers Dear Editor: We are so fortunate to have such a great medical facility and staff that we do. For a small community we are truly Blessed. That being said, we recently were in the ER and there were only two people that we recognized.[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: The weather used to be a safe subject for small talk
There was a time that talking about the weather was sure to break the conversational ice at a get-together. Now it might be wise to avoid this subject, as well as the usual uncomfortable topics, such as politics and religion. Just try it and see. Someone you may have counted[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: CNCC – Spring semester underway for CNCC students
MEEKER | It is with great enthusiasm that I wish each of you a Happy New Year as we ring in 2025. Staff returned to campus from holiday on Jan. 2, 2025. Faculty and residential students arrived on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. Employee Spring convocation occurs on Jan. 16 in[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – On anxiety
“No amount of anxiety makes any difference to anything that is going to happen.” ~Alan Watts I have a love-hate relationship with this quote. As a lifelong worrywart, I resent being made aware of the utter uselessness of thousands of hours spent fretting and worrying. As someone who would like to[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Meeker School District Superintendent – Providing mental health support in schools
MEEKER | During the 2023-2024 school year, the Meeker School District gathered survey data through a community survey developed by the school district and a school staff survey developed by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). The data collected let to the development of an action plan that can be[Read More…]
