Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life. Prince Most of the time, the definition of “sacred” has to do with religious objects or observances, but there are aspects of life that are, and should be, acknowledged as sacred — “highly valued and important”[Read More…]
Opinion
Letters to the Editor: May 23, 2024
Aspens Dear Editor: I was operated on May 16, 2024 in Glenwood Springs on the Colorado River at Valley View Heart and Vascular center. While recovering my faculties and massive jolt of oxygen to my diminished reasoning ability I noticed a beautiful aspen tree out of the window when I[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: When did you stop imagining your future?
“Your imagination is your preview of life’s coming attractions.” ~ Albert Einstein One of my college assignments this semester was to write a paper about where I envision myself in 10 years. Since most of my classmates are traditional students (AKA children) just setting out on their professional paths, the[Read More…]
Loose Ends: ‘I an adult.’
By Dolly Viscardi: Special to the HT I an adult — this declaration was spoken forcefully by a tiny little person: a toddler. Leaving the bookstore storytime, I moved next door to a table in the adjoining coffee shop. I watched a common scenario unfold as a small hand suddenly[Read More…]
Guest Column: Legislative Session Review
By Sen. Dylan RobertsSpecial to the HT RBC | The Colorado General Assembly just adjourned our annual 120-day legislative session. As we concluded our work, spirits were high as several major bipartisan efforts successfully passed, including a permanent solution for slowing the growth in property taxes, modernizing our school funding[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: In RBC, the primary ballot is the decider for many local officials
“We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” (Quote is attributed to Thomas Jefferson, but has not been found in his writings.) Thomas Jefferson may not have said it, but that doesn’t make it wrong. On the national level, less than[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: May 16, 2024
Halandras announces his candidacy for RBC Commissioner seat Dear Editor, I am Regas Halandras and I am running for Rio Blanco County Commissioner. I believe in the place we call home. I am a RBC lifelong resident born and raised in ranching where we operated across much of the county. [Read More…]
Letter to the Editor
Thanks for support of FCA after-prom event Dear Editor, The Meeker High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes sponsored the Meeker High School after prom on Saturday, April 27, the first after-prom hosted at Meeker High School in several years. There was a fantastic turnout with over 100 students attending this year![Read More…]
Loose Ends: Looking forward
Prospective graduates are busy this month receiving advice about moving forward into their future. Teachers, family, and friends have been doling out tips and suggestions this year to ensure each student is ready to go out into the “real world.” Much of the year is spent worrying about what the[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: ‘Do your best and forget the rest.’
It’s graduation season for students across the country, and honors go to those who have performed well according to the most common measure in academia: grades. I just wrapped up a year of college classes myself. After 33 years, I found myself thrown right back into the pressure and panic[Read More…]
Guest Column: A climate lament
RBC | Here is an update on the state of the global climate. Over the past 25 years I have reported evidence that earth’s climate is changing and that the consequences are alarming. I have no reassurance to offer here. Consider this a reflection on human psychology and its failures. [Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR:
Thanks to PMC employees from Safehouse, Inc. Dear Editor, A huge thank you to the employees at Pioneers Medical Center who participated in the Blue Denim Day. The donations that you raised for Safehouse, Inc. are greatly appreciated. Sincerely,Nancy A. RichardsonExecutive DirectorSafehouse, Inc.
