Our mountain and rural communities thrive when we work together. Lacking the resources of the big city, we must all collaborate to solve our most pressing challenges. We’ve been doing this for a long time, and I am confident that this type of problem solving can help us address one[Read More…]
Tag: Opinion
LETTER: The introduction of wolves in Colorado: “Taxation Without Representation”
Dear Editor: In the 1700s the British Parliament tried taxing the Colonies, and the Stamp Act of 1775 was particularly despised: historians tell us that is one of the causes of the Revolution. We all learned this in school. A look at the vote in Colorado to introduce wolves should[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Knowledge gaps
In attempting to gain context for the ongoing changes and discussion surrounding the Fairfield apartments I found myself in a kind of vacuum. I knew what I’d heard said in meetings, but that information lacked context. How exactly did the Fairfield apartments come under county ownership? How was the Meeker[Read More…]
The mystery photo is a _______
And the answer to the mystery photo is a saddle iron (AKA running iron). No, you don’t use it instead of a clothes iron to iron saddle leather. It is used to brand cattle and portable enough to be carried in a saddle bag. This one is owned by Mike[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Wacky weather
Developing the ability to recognize the weather patterns and signs foretelling the immediate future can be linked to the number of years of residence. The old-timers in the White River Valley believed they were weather-wise and felt confident that it was this essential tool that determined their resilience or staying[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: February 23, 2023
Cowboy wrestling expectations Dear Editor: Having moved from Meeker in 2004 I have continued to enjoy following Meeker Cowboy athletics. During the 15 years I lived in Meeker beginning in 1989 I came to know and contribute to the community. Recently I’ve had the opportunity to watch the Meeker Cowboys[Read More…]
LETTER: Sunshine needed: water too important for back-room discussions
Dear Editor: Have you heard the one about the ostrich who was asked how things were going? “Everything looks fine down here,” he said. With all that is going on in our river basin, doesn’t the public deserve to be in the room as important local water discussions are being[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Wise words from the oldest woman alive
Order, tranquility, good connection with family and friends, contact with nature, emotional stability, no worries, no regrets, lots of positivity and staying away from toxic people … ~ What Maria Branyas Morera credits with her longevity, according to the Guinness Book of World Records The world’s oldest woman is 115[Read More…]
Guest Column: The importance of news literacy
News literacy is the ability to recognize the standards of fact-based news in order to trust, share, and act on accurate information. In a Digital Age where information spreads like wildfire, it is becoming more challenging than ever to separate fact from fiction. Anyone has the ability to create and[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Modern hiring and firing
A recent trend spreading through the working-from-home world is a scary example of what has gone extremely wrong with our reliance on technology. Apparently the pandemic’s requirement that most everyone work from home for the past few years has changed the workplace atmosphere irreparably. Showing consideration and respect are two[Read More…]
Guest Column: Overcoming political extremism, parts 1 and 2
PART 1: We must engage As 2023 gets into gear, we’re plagued by political extremism that prevents progress on many issues, so we need to recognize that extremism has become an essential problem. And we need to take actions to reduce or defeat it. Extremism’s success lies in its ability[Read More…]
Guest Column: Valentine
Valentine’s Day didn’t start out as a one-day archery season sponsored by the CPW. They probably didn’t write any state regulations concerning use of pink OHVs driven by fat little cherubs shooting arrows. Of course, cherubs have stubby wings, so they might not need the OHV rental with pink camo[Read More…]
