GOP vice chair leave of absence Dear Editor: Immediately after the Rangely Republican forum, I took a leave of absence from my duties as Vice Chair for the Rio Blanco Republican Central Committee effective June 9, 2022, until July 1, 2022. Any questions should be directed to Sam Tolley, Chairman.[Read More…]
Opinion
Editor’s Column: Sunshine for all
It might seem like the Sunshine Laws — Colorado’s Open Records and Open Meetings Laws — are only of importance to journalists covering the activities of elected officials and special districts, but the laws themselves are designed to benefit everyone, including members of the general public. A rash of recent[Read More…]
Every vote counts, especially in local elections
It seems that as I grow older, I can look back with clarity and pinpoint specific moments or events, that have impacted my life and my viewpoints of it. Some of those moments made more of an impact physically, like your first car accident, falling off a roof, or getting[Read More…]
LETTERS: June 9, 2022
Vote for Love Dear Editor: It is time to vote again. Please re-elect County Commissioner Virginia Love on June 28. Mrs. Virginia (Ginny) Love knows how to be a servant for the people of Rio Blanco County. Growing up on a farm up Strawberry, she learned about hard work early[Read More…]
Loose Ends: A brief spell
Summer is finally here. Some of us refuse to believe it and get ready for the next 40-degree-drop before our overlapping spring/summer season has a few last gasps. These early days of summer reflect the kind of life we have year-round, really. Yet, for those among us, whose busy seasons[Read More…]
Welcome to the Smith club
Your name is Smith? Welcome to the club, here is your T-shirt! One of the most common aliases ever used was originally an occupation. In old England, unless you were landed gentry, your occupation often became your surname. Skilled craftsmen handed down their knowledge to their sons. In England, you[Read More…]
Excitement, challenges, opportunity at CNCC
As I reflect on my first academic year at Colorado Northwestern Community College, it has been one of excitement, challenges and opportunities. We had the joy of celebrating our incredible students in April and May through honors ceremonies, pinning/winging events, and at Commencement. For those interested, we have shared many[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: So long
“So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye.” Like the Von Trapp family in The Sound of Music, I am signing off from writing my column. I may contribute occasionally but it is time to take a hiatus from the weekly pressure of creating an interesting story. I’ve been writing weekly since[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Enough
Enough is one word that I need to say aloud more often. I do say that word often to close family and friends when I have been pushed beyond my limits. I also said it often throughout the more than 30 years that I was charged with the care of[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Bias
Bias and impartiality is in the eye of the beholder. Samuel Johnson More than 20 years ago, when I started covering town board meetings and writing an occasional feature story, I asked former editor/publisher Mitch Bettis how to keep my reporting free from bias — inserting my own perceptions and[Read More…]
Letter: Why we support Doug Overton for commissioner
Dear Editor:Rio Blanco County has witnessed the successful progression of Doug Overton as both a committed and honest individual as well as a focused and highly successful business person. Doug’s dedication to and love of Rio Blanco county is a solid foundation for a strong, realistic approach and implementation of[Read More…]
Letter: Vote for Coram
Dear Editor: I will vote for Sen. Don Coram to unseat Rep Lauren Boebert. Don is currently serving as a senator for Colorado District 6 and will finish his term in January of 2023. Since 2011 he has been representing rural citizens in critical issues of agriculture, water, energy and[Read More…]
