By Teresia Reed Special to the Herald Times RBC | If you recognize yourself or someone you know as being in an abusive relationship, reach out now. There is help available. No one should live in fear of the person they love. If you’re hesitating—telling yourself that it’s none of[Read More…]
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Guest Column: Faith communities play a vital role in improving overall health
By Julie Drake Special to the Herald Times RBC | I spent some time visiting with faith community leaders in both Meeker and Rangely this past month.Yes, voluntarily stepping into potentially contentious discussions. The reason: my strong belief that faith communities are the single most untapped resource in our communities[Read More…]
Guest Column: Gardner shares what he learned from visiting Colorado communities
By Sen. Cory Gardner Special to the Herald Times RBC | When you grow up in rural Colorado, sometimes it can be easy to take for granted the work that farmers and ranchers do each and every day. You watch the co-op fill up in the morning with pickups, move[Read More…]
{Guest Column} Health & Wellness: What’s all this business about self-care?
By Margaret R. Granzella, LMT Special to the Herald Times RBC | You hear about it everywhere, from your friends and family, your massage therapist and your doctor. However we rarely are consistent with our designated self-care. Two of the main questions I ask clients when they come for a[Read More…]
{Guest Column} Under the Dome: The special session that wasn’t
By REP. Bob Rankin Special to the Herald Times RBC I Well, the two-day “special session” of the legislature turned out to be, not so special. The call to session was so narrowly defined that we couldn’t offer alternative solutions. The proposed solution was controversial depending on how you interpret[Read More…]
{Guest Column} Domestic violence (Part 3 of 4): Who is the abuser?
By Teresia Rose-Reed Special to the Herald Times RBC | Abusers use a variety of tactics to manipulate you and exert their power: Dominance—Abusive individuals need to feel in charge of the relationship. They will make decisions for you and the family, tell you what to do, and expect you[Read More…]
{Guest Column} Vaccines: A gun cabinet for your immune system
By Julie Drake Special to the Herald Times RBC I I was recently asked at a county emergency medical services council meeting why I was there. Having only been on the job for one month my answer was not eloquent, but I was able to tumble the words communicable disease[Read More…]
Guest Column: The Center for Wilderness Art and Science
By Jay Sullivan, Ph.D. Special to the Herald Times RBC | I was sound asleep. Lightning flashed, thunder rolled and I heard echoes of Adventure Center fade into the distance like a vanishing fossil fueled beast. I saw it replaced by visions of a dome over a wave pool illuminated[Read More…]
Guest Column: What is domestic violence? What is domestic abuse?
Editor’s Note: This is part two in a four-part series about domestic violence. By Teresia Rose-Reed Special to the Herald Times RBC | Domestic Violence can be difficult to define. Generally, the statute is as follows: Domestic violence (also named domestic abuse, battering, or family violence) is a pattern of[Read More…]
Guest Column: Public Health is Changing
By Julie Drake RBC Public Health Director Special to the Herald Times RBC | I was flattered when I was accidentally identified in last week’s newspaper as a new public health nurse. Nurses are some of my favorite professionals. Nurses are vital and important keys to good healthcare. Not only[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature
When I was a kid there was a popular series of television commercials for margarine that ended with the words, “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature,” followed by dramatic thunder and lightning triggered by an angry middle-aged woman. (As a middle-aged woman there are so many places I could[Read More…]
Guest Column: Why everyone should get behind local 4-H programs
By Natalie Nicole Harris Special to the Herald Times RBC | Before you read this please know it is coming from my point of view as a past 10-year 4-H member, current 4-H -Hvolunteer and parent of a current 4-H’er. My thoughts are based off my experience and love for[Read More…]
