The Colorado State Board of Education is responsible for setting statewide standards for K-12 students. Local school districts then align curricula to those standards. As the Social Studies Standards revision committee is active, public comment continues to pour in. Last month the Department of Education received more than 17,000 emails[Read More…]
Opinion
Fire Preparedness, Part 2
This week’s column continues concerning fire preparedness with a focus on communications. Notifications. Be sure your phone number has been registered at the Rio Blanco Alert Notification System. If there is a fire emergency near your residence, you will receive a call, email, or text depending on your choices. You[Read More…]
It is about the story
It is about the story. it doesn’t matter how one chooses it to be delivered. It could be radio, television or social media. The casual banter is distracting and it is tough to pare down the stories to focus on the facts at hand. The human interest story behind the[Read More…]
“I have hit a roadblock! I have looked everywhere!”
Believe me, every researcher has said this at some time. An ancestor can’t be found in a census, government record, or the name doesn’t appear anywhere in the country he claims as a homeland. There are all kinds of reasons that someone can’t be found. Spelling variations are a major[Read More…]
How to keep ego from derailing your efforts to become a great leader
When it comes to leadership, a fine line can exist between confidence and egotism. Certainly, everyone has an ego and we would achieve little in life if there wasn’t a part of us filled with the conviction that we can tackle the challenges before us. But unfortunately, sometimes things get[Read More…]
A strong budget for rural Colorado
RBC I We at the legislature just passed a historic, balanced, and bipartisan annual state budget. After hours of debate and review alongside my colleagues, the budget we sent to Governor Polis sets rural Colorado up for success. With significant investments towards our ranchers and agricultural industries, water conservation, and[Read More…]
LETTER: “Anyone is Replaceable”
Dear Editor: With those words uttered, it started the most controversial and contentious BoCC term in recent history. A board that has the appearances and actions of one with a chip on its shoulder, a score to settle, and an agenda not always in the best interests of RBC. Let’s[Read More…]
LETTER: Vote no on recall
Dear Editor: I would like to voice my opinion about the shady recall election of Commissioner Gary Moyer. I feel he has done exactly what he said that he would do when he was campaigning for commissioner. He has said and done some things that apparently hurt the feelings of[Read More…]
LETTER: Thanks for support
Dear Editor: Thank you to all those who had the confidence in me to oversee the interest of the community on the hospital board, although I did not get elected, I appreciated your vote. Also, congratulations to Mr. Eskelson, Mr. Bradfield and Mr. Sheridan. Please remember why you will serve. Respectfully,[Read More…]
LETTER: Thanks for opportunity to serve
Dear Editor: Greetings friends and neighbors: I would like to take a moment to thank you for the opportunity to have served on the Board of Directors for ERBHSD/Pioneers Medical Center for the past eight years. This year, I am term limited out and not eligible to run for re-election.[Read More…]
KAYE’S CORNER: Fire preparedness, Part 1
Let’s review some of the essentials to prepare for fire season. Of course, we all hope it won’t happen to our home, community or local areas of beauty. But, past wildfires and the recent Marshall fire make it clear that being prepared is our best defense. As you may be[Read More…]
Newspapers are alive and well!
This one included. Everyone loves to see their name in the paper, except in the OBITUARY COLUMN! What is the old saying? “I get the morning paper and read the obituaries first to see if I am there. If I’m not, it’s a good start to the day.” We are[Read More…]
