The White River Valley is a true place name that fits the description. Describing the natural water source which tumbles down from the snow melt high in the Flat Tops the White River passes through town. The original inhabitants of this valley, the Utes, named this river after its appearance[Read More…]
Tag: Guest Column
LOOSE ENDS: The Western Welcome
There was a time when being considered an old-timer was a sign of respect. The traditional call and response on the post office step mornings might lead to a joking, “Well, you don’t see my name on the door, do ya?” All one had to do for name verification was[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN – Lukens: Breakthrough session
RBC | Two years ago, you elected me to serve in the Colorado State House and stand up for Northwest Colorado. From Vail to Rangely, Oak Creek to Maybell, I continue to keep my commitment to the people of House District 26 to deliver on the three Es: education, the[Read More…]
WRITERS ON THE RANGE: What Aspen can teach us
Back in the ‘90s, when writer Hunter S. Thompson held court at the Woody Creek Tavern just outside of Aspen, he’d often rail against the “greedheads.” I grew up in Aspen, and sometimes my dad took me there to look at all the dollar bills on the wall. He made[Read More…]
CNCC Corner: May 16, 2024
At CNCC, we are heading into finals week and commencement season. Student academic and leadership honors ceremonies took place on April 2 and April 5. Nursing student pinning, National Park Ranger completion, and Aviation Wings ceremonies will all take place on May 10 and the Dental Hygiene pinning ceremony and[Read More…]
Loose Ends – Eclipse Excitement
“I didn’t have time to go out and see it” or “I decided to just stay home and not even go out and take a look at all.” Those two “ho-hum” responses were in the minority. This particular celebrated event did not pass by unnoticed. News reports showed photographs and[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: HOPEWEST Making your wishes known
The value of discussing and documenting your healthcare decisions MEEKER | We plan for exciting milestones and celebrate life’s moments, big and small. Yet it’s easy to sidestep planning for our healthcare wishes. National Healthcare Decisions Day, recognized each year on April 16, is a reminder to pause and reflect[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner – Make summer plans now
If you’re planning to travel soon, don’t delay making those reservations. Yesterday, I spent a very frustrating morning trying to make camping reservations for my husband’s birthday coming up in late April. I won’t reveal his age, but this is one of the special years to celebrate. To avoid the[Read More…]
Guest Column – Capitol Update: Rural Colorado Issues
As a Senator that represents 10 rural and rural resort counties, I take the responsibility of ensuring that our communities’ unique needs are strongly heard and accounted for in a legislature dominated by metro-area legislators. We’re already making some big impacts this year for rural Colorado. Several of my bills[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – March 21st, 2024
Thanks from the Justus family Dear Editor, To everyone who has supported us following the loss of Julie, we would like to express our sincere thanks. The cards, letters and phone calls were very much appreciated. Jeanette and Mike Justus and family Rangely Appreciation for the Meeker Fire Department Dear[Read More…]
Loose Ends – Know thy moose
Wildlife experts are being consulted by communities where they are experiencing a rise in reports of human/animal confrontations. Colorado has been noted as one of the states with a large moose population, so it does make sense that we are facing a larger number of violent incidents on public lands.[Read More…]
CNCC CORNER – CNCC Rangely hosts Aviation Summit March 14
Colorado Northwestern Community College has reached the midpoint of the semester. Intercollegiate basketball is winding down and baseball and softball are gearing up. Students are studying hard for midterms and making plans for spring break (March 11-15). This month, I would like to highlight one of CNCC’s oldest and most[Read More…]
