Wolf species that has never been in Colorado can’t be “re-introduced” Dear Editor, This was printed in the latest NRA publication “AMERICAN HUNTER”: “Three teenagers set up a hunting blind and decoys early in the morning on Sept. 21 in St. Germain, Wisconsin. As dawn broke, one of the teens[Read More…]
Opinion
Editor’s Column – Time-out for grown-ups
“He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.” ~ Frederick Nietzsche Have you ever gotten angry because of someone’s rudeness, misbehavior, or bullying, only to find yourself being rude, misbehaving[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – November 21st, 2024
Volunteer says privileges revoked at animal shelter Dear Editor, I knew that there would be repercussions for posting pictures of the [Rangely animal] shelter, yes, I did get called into the office and reprimanded. They decided to “temporarily revoke my volunteer privileges.” (The reason that I was given was because[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Prognosticators
“I try not to get involved in the business of prediction. It’s a quick way to look like an idiot.” ~Warren Ellis, British author When did mainstream mass media stop reporting what actually happened (news) and start spending all their time predicting what might happen? Prior to the election I[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Talking Turkey
Got it” has become the all-purpose phrase that continues to be trending and it can be used in a myriad of different ways. This combination of words could come in handy when you most need it. Once it has been said, it cannot be unsaid. Later it may be used[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – November 14th, 2024
Thank you for quilting supplies Dear Editor, The Rio Blanco Stitchers would like to thank all of the Veterans for their service to our community and country. We were honored to present 11 quilts to our local veterans in appreciation for their service at the Veterans Day Celebration at Barone Middle[Read More…]
HopeWest raises awareness for hospice and palliative care month
RBC | November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month—a time to highlight the importance of comfort for those facing serious illness and to celebrate the compassionate care provided by HopeWest teams. Our dedicated professionals provide palliative care services to our Meeker community and ensure that patients and their families[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Seek similarities, not differences
“The way to go from discord to harmony is to go from concentrating on differences to concentrating on similarities.” ~ Tony Robbins Human beings are so unique that no two individuals have ever been found to have matching fingerprints, according to the National Forensic Science Technology Center. Our genetic “fingerprint”[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Keeping things running
By the time the election is over on Nov. 5 and this week’s print edition is in the mailboxes, most election results will be in. They will surely reflect some of the concerns voiced by the general public; the economy, foreign affairs, health care and immigration. We will also see[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Making bipartisanship normal again Dear Editor: I am writing in response to the recent article, HISTORY LESSONS: Death, taxes… and politics. The author mentioned the headstone of my grandparents, Bob and Margie Wilber. Before they passed, Margie designed the headstone and proudly included the inscription Born a Democrat, died a[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Meeker School District survey update
MEEKER | During the 2023-2024 school year, the Meeker School District gathered survey data through a community survey developed by the school district and through a school staff survey developed by the Colorado Department of Education. Data collected resulted in the development of an action plan that can be accessed[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: CNCC Corner
RBC | This Autumn season has been calm and pleasant, allowing us to enjoy the outdoors, color changes in trees and brushes, and the hunting season. As we put away Halloween costumes and Homecoming regalia, November becomes a time of preparation, reflection, and thanksgiving. Along with fostering a sense of[Read More…]
