Some days it’s hard not to be discouraged about the state of things. Does anyone else sense that we’re at a terrible impasse? Kind of crux, a turning point, where we’re either going to gather ourselves up and figure out some real solutions to our problems or devolve into something[Read More…]
Opinion
Guest Column: Some school districts creatively solving challenges
By Joyce Rankin Special to the Herald Times RBC | Teacher shortage, continuing education, parent participation, technology, and students unqualified to satisfy workforce needs. These are just some of the challenges our public schools face. In September I toured southwest Colorado and found some school superintendent’s creatively solving some of[Read More…]
{Guest Column} Domestic violence: What you can do to help
By Teresia Reed Special to the Herald Times RBC | If you recognize yourself or someone you know as being in an abusive relationship, reach out now. There is help available. No one should live in fear of the person they love. If you’re hesitating—telling yourself that it’s none of[Read More…]
Letter: Horizons grateful for Lions Club generosity
Dear Editor: I wanted to express a most sincere and public thank you to the Meeker Lions Club. The Lions Club members have always gone above and beyond to serve our community and provide amazing opportunities that would otherwise be out-of-reach in our rural setting. Recently, the Lions Club made[Read More…]
Letter: Grateful to Chevron for its donation
Dear Editor: On behalf of the Town of Rangely I would like to sincerely thank Chevron North America; Nick Moschetti, operations superintendent; and Cary Baird with Chevron government and public affairs for their continued support of activities, safety and educational initiatives within the Rangely Police Department, not to mention the[Read More…]
Letter: Book Fair thanks
Dear Editor: I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the community members, parents and students that supported the Meeker Elementary School Scholastic Book Fair last week. The funds that we raised will be used to purchase a great selection of library books and technology teaching supplies, and to[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks to White River Electric
Dear Editor: I intended getting this letter to the editor in last week’s paper, but my computer is in an email battle with me, so although it looked like I had sent it; somewhere out there in the ozone drifting through space is my original thank you letter. I sincerely[Read More…]
Guest Column: Faith communities play a vital role in improving overall health
By Julie Drake Special to the Herald Times RBC | I spent some time visiting with faith community leaders in both Meeker and Rangely this past month.Yes, voluntarily stepping into potentially contentious discussions. The reason: my strong belief that faith communities are the single most untapped resource in our communities[Read More…]
Letter: Appreciation for Rangely’s support of Parkview’s “A Night at Hogwart’s”
Dear Editor: To the amazing community of Rangely: I wanted to tell the people of Rangely how wonderful you are for being so supportive of Parkview Elementary’s “A Night At Hogwart’s.” This was started five years ago as a way to promote literacy and raise money for the classrooms. It[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Random thoughts this week
I should know better. Whenever I find myself falling into a cranky, judgmental, critical mindset about other people’s mistakes or bad attitudes I should know I am in imminent danger of making grave errors myself. Sometimes I catch myself in time, sometimes I don’t. The last two weeks were a[Read More…]
Guest Column: Gardner shares what he learned from visiting Colorado communities
By Sen. Cory Gardner Special to the Herald Times RBC | When you grow up in rural Colorado, sometimes it can be easy to take for granted the work that farmers and ranchers do each and every day. You watch the co-op fill up in the morning with pickups, move[Read More…]
{Guest Column} Health & Wellness: What’s all this business about self-care?
By Margaret R. Granzella, LMT Special to the Herald Times RBC | You hear about it everywhere, from your friends and family, your massage therapist and your doctor. However we rarely are consistent with our designated self-care. Two of the main questions I ask clients when they come for a[Read More…]