RBC | November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month—a time to highlight the importance of comfort for those facing serious illness and to celebrate the compassionate care provided by HopeWest teams. Our dedicated professionals provide palliative care services to our Meeker community and ensure that patients and their families[Read More…]
Tag: Guest Column
LOOSE ENDS: Keeping things running
By the time the election is over on Nov. 5 and this week’s print edition is in the mailboxes, most election results will be in. They will surely reflect some of the concerns voiced by the general public; the economy, foreign affairs, health care and immigration. We will also see[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Meeker School District survey update
MEEKER | During the 2023-2024 school year, the Meeker School District gathered survey data through a community survey developed by the school district and through a school staff survey developed by the Colorado Department of Education. Data collected resulted in the development of an action plan that can be accessed[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: CNCC Corner
RBC | This Autumn season has been calm and pleasant, allowing us to enjoy the outdoors, color changes in trees and brushes, and the hunting season. As we put away Halloween costumes and Homecoming regalia, November becomes a time of preparation, reflection, and thanksgiving. Along with fostering a sense of[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor – October 31st, 2024
Learning from our predecessors Dear Editor: We live in a time with all kinds of information available from multiple sources. During the heat of today’s political battles, we continually hear accusations of Communist, Socialist, Fascist and others. Our understanding of these terms is often incomplete or inaccurate. Recently I came upon[Read More…]
STUDENT COLUMN: Party culture in a small town
Living in a small town has its perks. We live boldly and loudly. But teens who develop unhealthy habits hide in the shadows. In this day and age, partying is idolized in social media, and unfortunately, that mentality has been allowed to run rampant in our small town. We,[Read More…]
What? Water my trees in late fall and early winter?
RBC | Yes, that’s right. It is very important to water our trees as they go dormant this time of year as it creates a readily available source of groundwater that can be used in the spring. Trees stop transpiring (losing their water through their leaves) after leaf drop so[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: YOUTH ZONE
RBC | This year, YouthZone is proud to announce a new partnership with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Thanks to a $76,000 grant award through the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, YouthZone will be able implement our Safe Pathways program, a community-based gun violence initiative focused on[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: A bad case of ‘snackamania’
Taking a cue from the bears roaming the high country this fall before heading into their dens, many of us might be packing on the pounds before winter. The chillier weather makes us hungrier, leading to increased snacking throughout the day. Heavier meals are also part of the traditional daily[Read More…]
CNCC CORNER: OCTOBER ‘24
As homecoming activities wrap up and the days shorten, it’s clear the fall semester is in full swing. Alongside classes, our students are embracing outdoor adventures organized by the recreation department and enjoying local Halloween events and Oktoberfest. Fall is also when we emphasize CNCC’s core value of community involvement[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Understanding Rio Blanco County’s Department of Human Services: Roles and Responsibilities
RBC | Recently, concerns have been raised regarding the Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services (DHS) and the county’s organizational structure. These concerns reflect the frustrations many may feel when navigating complex systems like DHS, which is tasked with managing essential services for our community. It’s important to clarify[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: What happened to dress codes?
Dress codes are no longer apparent in public places these days. Forget casual Fridays, as sloppy sweats continue to be the top choice most any day. Post-pandemic remote workers are more willing to go into the office three or four days a week when they can resume working from home[Read More…]
