RBC | The chill of the winter breeze is frigid this morning as I type this and I can’t help but think of the things in my life and how their natural progression revolves around the Colorado seasons. The ground is falling into a deep slumber with the stirrings of new[Read More…]
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Put your money where your mouth is
RBC | Facebook. Happy little dings, memes, being able to share something with people without actually having to talk to those people (or put on pants)—what’s not to love? A lot, actually. For me, Facebook is how I tune out the chaos of daily life. Lately I’ve found myself subconsciously opening[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: You really can’t save time
We all do it, we’re all guilty of trying to save time. Saving time seems like a good idea, and so we’ve been told by every new time-saving gadget ever invented. Remember when email was considered a timesaver? It’s become a giant time suck. So we switched to texting. Really[Read More…]
Guest Column: Access to international trade critical for Colo. agriculture
By Don Brown Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture RBC | If you live in Colorado, or if your business is touched in any way by any aspect of the agricultural industry, the ongoing national discussion about trade agreements and import tariffs should mean a lot to you. Colorado farmers and ranchers[Read More…]
How to not be ‘THAT GUY’ in a public meeting (Editor’s Column)
The very first freedom listed in the Constitution is the freedom of religion, followed by freedom of speech and then freedom of the press. Quite a few individuals have raised concerns this week about their freedom of speech, particularly as it pertains to public meetings. Along those same lines, of[Read More…]
(Guest Column) Rangely COPS program informative and enlightening
By JULIE DRAKE RBC Public Health Director RBC | I have been in several meetings lately with local law enforcement officers. I know on a superficial level what law enforcement does—to protect and serve, but any further details and it’s a little fuzzy for me. Are they really the power[Read More…]
OPED: Two things you need to know about newspapers
By SUSAN ROWELL President of the National Newspaper Association RBC | There are two things you need to know about newspapers. Newspapers are important to community life and democracy. Always have been. We at the National Newspaper Association think it is important for all sorts of newspapers to survive for the[Read More…]
Across the Street: Civics classes need to come back
RBC | “An informed citizenry is the heart of a dynamic democracy.” ~ Thomas Jefferson Civics is the study of the rights and duties of citizenship. The United States Citizenship Civics Test is the test all immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship must pass. Unlike Colorado some states are requiring that students[Read More…]
Diet, nutrition and healthy eating: Part 3 {Guest Column | Health & Wellness}
By JULIE DRAKE Special to the Herald Times RBC | I have several sets of “dishes” in my house. Everything from paper to plastic to Corelle to Noritake. Then there is “My Plate” that I hope to put on the table with each meal. What the heck is “My Plate” you[Read More…]
Innovation Rio Blanco: It’s time to develop stable, sustainable local economies {Guest Column}
By Joe Livingston Special to the Herald Times RBC | As the world continues to undergo technological revolution, the impacts continue to accelerate. The technologies continue to open new opportunities. 3D printers, CNC machines, stem cell treatments, self-driving cars, cell phones, burger flipping robots are but a few of the new[Read More…]
Stamp Act 2.0? {Staff Column}
RBC | As a free market loving, Libertarian leaning Republican I am fond of the saying “Taxation is Theft.” While I know it’s a bit glib and typically used as a sensationalized attention grabber designed to make a big splash I was reminded this week why I really do despise taxation[Read More…]
Tide Pods are the new goldfish {Millennial Musings}
RBC | It’s final production week for our second Adventure Colorado magazine, and that means two things. One, I’ve been at my desk more than anywhere else in my house (including asleep) and two, my house is an utter disaster. Working from home has a host of benefits (hello, all day[Read More…]
