When John Boyd arrived as president of Colorado Northwestern Community College in March 2006, the school’s enrollment numbers were declining. “The year we got here, they were experiencing a 25 percent decline in FTEs (full-time equivalents),” Boyd said. “So we needed to turn that around.” And, boy, have they.
Opinion
Letter: Thanks for attending, helping with LDS luau
A touch of island culture and dancing was enjoyed by all that attended the luau on June 12 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Our community has been blessed with island people that are so willing to share their culture, laughter and warmth.
Letter: Looking for info on past Range Call queens
Range Call is just around the corner and we are celebrating 125 years. As the Range Call Royalty Committee, we would like to honor our past queens. We have been working on compiling a list of all the past queens. I would like to list what we have and ask[Read More…]
Letter: Meeker DI team says thanks for support
7 Newz at 4 had the experience of a lifetime when they traveled to Knoxville, Tenn., to compete in the Global Finals Tournament for Destination ImagiNation. We worked together since October to develop a solution to the Breaking DI News challenge.
Rosemary Hilkey may have to sit out Range Call this year
Rosemary Hilkey has been riding a horse during Range Call activities for “I don’t know how long,” she said. However, she may have to sit out this year’s events. Rosemary was involved in a horse accident June 4, one of several horse-related accidents that have occurred recently. Other experienced riders,[Read More…]
Letter: Kegan Roady says thanks to sponsors
Special thanks to my sponsors: Al and Mona Avey, Mark Scritchfield, Ann Marie Scritchfield, Nate and Kessie Avey, Arlene Fritzlan, Leonard and Betsie Thompson, Beverly Block, Sandie Fritzlan,
Letter: Elimination of DOE would save money
In her recent column, Lt. Gov. O’Brien attempted to justify the U.S. Department of Education. I wasn’t convinced. As a state official, Ms. O’Brien should be objecting to the powers taken by the feds from state prerogatives. Sticking to the Constitution is an even more compelling reason.
Letter: Sponsors donated prizes for derby
The annual Kenney Reservoir Fishing Derby was held June 5. The event is sponsored by the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District and the Colorado Division of Wildlife. This year’s event was attended by 48 participants: 25 in the 0-8 year group, eight in the 9-12 year group, one in the[Read More…]
Letter: Cloward family says thank you for care
The family of Boyd Cloward would like to thank the doctors, nurses, nurses aides and everyone else involved in the care and well being of our brother.
Letter: Fishing is Fun Day was a success
The Colorado Division of Wildlife would like to thank its community sponsors for Fishing is Fun Day: Watt’s Ranch Market donated all of the groceries for the lunch, which was provided to all of the folks who attended the special fishing event. More than 100 people were served lunch.
Letter: Tea Party offers Constituion class
The Rangely Tea Party group suggests using “The 5,000 Year Leap” book for teaching the U.S. Constitution class in middle school to replace the history/social studies class. This class would be excellent in high school as well as CNCC.
Letters: DAR thankful for Flag Day donations
On behalf of the Augusta Wallihan Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, I appreciate all the contributions that were made when my grandson and I handed out free flags and flag etiquette pamphlets at the post office on Monday, Flag Day.
Come say hi!
This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
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There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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