Dear Editor: Few would argue our world is in shambles, national leadership and local leadership are in chaos. Our local government is not exempt of problems. We have righteous, good-willed people, and even a few swamp rats. Some are into politics for “me” (themselves) and some are in it for[Read More…]
Opinion
Letter: Bridge to home
Dear Editor: The veterans proposing the dedication of the town bridges to veterans is commendable. “Bridge to Home” seems fitting to all who have served and returned home … either living or deceased. God bless all of our veterans! J.P. Jones Meeker
Letter: Gratitude for assembly support
Dear Editor: I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the delegates, alternates, Republican Committee members, and attendees that attended and participated at the 2022 Rio Blanco County Republican Assembly. I would especially like to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of the Rio Blanco County Republican Central Committee[Read More…]
Letter: We want our votes back
Dear Editor: While we waited with anticipation for the 2016 results, the ground swell support for Trump grew until we knew he would win the 2020 election. So the cataclysmic turn of events including the ‘made-for-TV’ staged Jan. 6 riots and the refusal to hear any lawsuit with evidence that[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Artificial intelligence
“Hello. Hellooooooooo…? Dolly, Dolly, Did you just call? Do you need something?” These unexpected “butt calls” have turned to the dark side. My mobile phone calls are beginning to be a real problem, at least for anyone and everyone who ever gave me their phone number. On the surface, there[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: New Eden Pregnancy Care Center
Here’s an amazing resource in Meeker and Rangely — the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. Free to users, staffed entirely by volunteers, and completely sourced by donations, new parents couldn’t ask for more assistance. Especially because our local hospitals provide no birthing center or specialized care for pregnant women or[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Zaxes
You may remember the tale of the North Going Zax and the South Going Zax from Dr. Seuss’s book “The Sneetches and Other Stories.” In short, these two species of Zax were so prideful and stubborn, they refused to compromise on anything, to the point that they just stopped and[Read More…]
Trooper Tips: Blinker etiquette
The blinker is the most misused item in a vehicle. It’s a great tool to have when trying to communicate with fellow drivers. What an invention. A system that lets others know what you’re thinking and you don’t have to utter one word or make any other sound. So why[Read More…]
I have inherited my mother’s Viking knees!
No, we didn’t just open a trunk and find a surprise from Mother. It’s just an expression used by Scandinavians to complain about joint pain, which seems to be a gene passed on through generations. Sometimes genes carry the predisposition to certain ailments and diseases. The Russian Royals are an[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Look for the good news
Like so many eternal optimists hiding from view these days, I find myself turning to my friends and family for keeping up with my daily intake of one small good news report. This helps me to combat the constant barrage of bad news. I was having problems noticing the smallest,[Read More…]
“Great Grandma claimed we had an Indian princess in our family tree!”
Of course, that legend always comes with the Indian princess falling madly in love with a handsome frontiersman. Today’s DNA testing can give some weight to those stories passed down in the family. If I confused you enough last week with a discussion of DNA, let me just add to[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Tears for Ukraine
My heart is filled with sadness for the people of Ukraine. The Russian invading military is killing needlessly for its own gain just like the Nazi’s unprovoked invasions in Europe to Poland, Yugoslavia, Belgium and France, and other countries. Day after day, I watch and read the news with tears[Read More…]
