Volunteer says privileges revoked at animal shelter Dear Editor, I knew that there would be repercussions for posting pictures of the [Rangely animal] shelter, yes, I did get called into the office and reprimanded. They decided to “temporarily revoke my volunteer privileges.” (The reason that I was given was because[Read More…]
Tag: Opinion
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Prognosticators
“I try not to get involved in the business of prediction. It’s a quick way to look like an idiot.” ~Warren Ellis, British author When did mainstream mass media stop reporting what actually happened (news) and start spending all their time predicting what might happen? Prior to the election I[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – November 14th, 2024
Thank you for quilting supplies Dear Editor, The Rio Blanco Stitchers would like to thank all of the Veterans for their service to our community and country. We were honored to present 11 quilts to our local veterans in appreciation for their service at the Veterans Day Celebration at Barone Middle[Read More…]
HopeWest raises awareness for hospice and palliative care month
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…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Seek similarities, not differences
“The way to go from discord to harmony is to go from concentrating on differences to concentrating on similarities.” ~ Tony Robbins Human beings are so unique that no two individuals have ever been found to have matching fingerprints, according to the National Forensic Science Technology Center. Our genetic “fingerprint”[Read More…]
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…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Making bipartisanship normal again Dear Editor: I am writing in response to the recent article, HISTORY LESSONS: Death, taxes… and politics. The author mentioned the headstone of my grandparents, Bob and Margie Wilber. Before they passed, Margie designed the headstone and proudly included the inscription Born a Democrat, died a[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…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Sportsmanship should apply to more than sports
“When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less.” ~ Paul Brown Crossing my fingers and hoping by this time next week the crackling election tension in the air will have dissipated like an air mattress with a slow leak, leaving us grounded and steady — literally. It’s wishful[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…]
LOOSE ENDS: Dealing with election anxiety
This time of year has always been a favorite of mine. The leaves in their annual last gasp to show their true colors: red, orange and yellow. The end of fall never has conveyed sadness to us winter lovers. Most of us in that category look forward to all four[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…]
