The start of the legislative year provides a spirit of optimism, as we seek to bring solutions and ideas for the challenges and opportunities that our communities face. After speaking directly with many voters on the campaign trail and community leaders in recent weeks, I feel energized and hopeful about[Read More…]
Opinion
LETTER: Thanks to snow plow drivers
Dear Rio Blanco County: Just wanted to give a shout out to the Rio Blanco County snowplow drivers for doing such a great job keeping our roads passable this winter. Your early mornings and long hours are really appreciated. Thank you so much,Evie, Ann, and Mike Delivering Trappers Lake and[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: News Literacy Week Jan. 23-27
Jan. 23-27 has been proclaimed News Literacy Week. What is news literacy? The News Literacy Project defines it as “the ability to determine the credibility of news and other information and to recognize the standards of fact-based journalism to know what to trust, share and act on.” News literacy is[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Of seeds and ideas
I can tell it’s January because I catch myself peeking into the seed collection in my cabinet. It’s becoming something of a ritual, since some of those seeds have been waiting for me for three years. (In my defense, I did plant lettuce, spinach, kale, peas and green beans last[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Adaptation required
Living in a rural area requires that residents throughout the county learn to adapt. Newcomers often have no idea what adjustments will have to be made in order to keep their family members happy. All too often when someone visits Meeker in the spring or summer, they go back and[Read More…]
Real men eat haggis
I used to have a bumper sticker that read “REAL MEN EAT HAGGIS.” It exemplified Scottish nationalism, swagger, and sarcastic humor. Scots have a unique celebration that features haggis and their national bard, Robert Burns, known affectionately as “Robbie.” Robbie Burns is accepted as their greatest poet and hero of[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Because I have to think about something besides snow right now
Popcorn is one of the only things you can eat because of an explosion. ~Unknown~ According to an email from The Popcorn Board, next Thursday, Jan. 19 is National Popcorn Day. I don’t know who made that up (people who sell popcorn, most likely) and I don’t care, because I’ve[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Quiet Quitting
Quiet quitters is the phrase used to describe the newest wave of employees answering the profusion of help wanted ads posted in the past year. It doesn’t matter if the opening is filled in an urban or rural area, as a significant proportion of these new hires exhibit the same[Read More…]
Guest Column: World of Cars
Much of my life has revolved around cars and trucks. My favorite toys were Tonka trucks and plastic crash cars. I remember rolling spring-loaded toy cars into the living room wall and squealing with joy as the toy crashed and exploded fenders, bumpers, and other assorted parts. I would collect[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: Jan. 12, 2023
Thanks for opportunity to serve Dear Rio Blanco County: I want to thank you all for allowing me to represent our amazing County for the last 7 ½ months. It has been a definite honor and privilege to do so. I have met wonderful people, worked with the best employees[Read More…]
CNCC Corner: New year, new plan
Happy 2023! We at Colorado Northwestern are pleased to welcome back students and employees as we embark on this exciting new year. A few months ago, I shared that the college contracted with a consulting firm to identify how we might best invest taxpayer and student dollars in the future[Read More…]
Guest Column: A deep consideration on self-care
Self-care is a term we hear around every corner these days, and have for years now. “Self-care is the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a health worker,” as defined by[Read More…]
