By BRYAN GOLDEN Special to the Herald Times It’s so easy to get into a rut yet difficult to get out. A rut is a regular habit, pattern, or expectation. There is a certain degree of comfort associated with being in a rut. It is consistent, familiar, and safe. We[Read More…]
Opinion
Guest Column: Patents
Did you ever look at something new and declare, “I thought of that a long time ago!”? I am sure there of hundreds of people out there wishing they held the patent on Sticky Notes. 3M made a fortune on this little item and the spin offs. My computer screen[Read More…]
Loose Ends: National everything day
All over the country today someone is celebrating the very existence of a fruit, vegetable or meal menu item. It is hard to miss unless one listens to regular television or radio news reports. The local grocery store’s weekly flyers might have a proclamation in bold print reminding one to[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Groundhog Day
No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow. English proverb It’s Groundhog Day. Yeah, so what? We all know we’re getting a minimum of six more weeks of winter, no matter what the top-hatted keepers of the many-times-removed ancestor of Pennsylvania’s most famous large rodent have to[Read More…]
The Western slope way
Being your state representative is truly the honor of a lifetime. The first few days at the State Capitol were filled with excitement and hope. On Jan. 9, all newly-elected legislators were sworn in, and we now have a majority women state legislature for the first time in Colorado history.[Read More…]
Back to work at the Capitol
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…]
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…]