In the late 1890s and early 1900s, Peter F. Welch had an interest in the Rio Blanco Sampling Room. A euphemism for a Meeker saloon and gambling establishment. I believe this one was located at Sixth and Main where Steamline Realty has its present offices. The location is a little[Read More…]
Tag: Opinion
GUEST COLUMN: You do make a difference
Do you make a difference in the world? Does anyone care about what you do? Are some people more important than others? We all ask ourselves these questions from time to time. Some people wonder about them more than others. You do make a difference. You are important. Who you[Read More…]
Bank … by mail?
I stopped by our local post office to pick up a package from Amazon the other day. I noticed I was not the only one getting a box with a big grin on the side. In fact, the post office handles huge volumes of Amazon packages. I started wondering if[Read More…]
Do towns have personalities?
We’re familiar with the concept of a town having “character” when it comes to its architecture, its history, or its location. But what if we define character less in terms of infrastructure and more in terms of personality? For example, a town could be extraverted or introverted, inclusive or exclusive,[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: October 18, 2022
Amick for Anderson Dear Editor: During my last two terms as Rio Blanco County Clerk, I was fortunate to work alongside Pam Anderson, then serving as the Jefferson County Clerk. I found her to be a dedicated public servant, energetic in her duties and enthusiastic in her desire to serve[Read More…]
Life lessons from the dog and cat
I’m watching my recently acquired cat — my first indoor feline in decades — weave around the dog’s legs like a ribbon. It took a few weeks, but they’ve become buddies. Buddies with boundaries, which the cat strictly enforces, but friends nonetheless. These are two species that don’t naturally get[Read More…]
CNCC CORNER: 60 years
This October is a big month for Colorado Northwestern. On Oct. 13, 2022, CNCC will celebrate 60 years since it first opened its doors to 83 students as Rangely College. At times like these, it’s good to pause, take stock of how far we have come, and adjust our bearings[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor:
Frisch a better choice for CD3 Dear Editor: Adam Frisch is the better choice for Rio Blanco County’s Colorado Congressional District 3 (CD3) representative. In CD3 we have economic, health and natural resource issues that need to be addressed in Washington. We need a representative who has knowledge of those[Read More…]
Twinkie tales
Americans love their comfort foods. Even with the current fad of health foods and kale, sugary snacks have crept back into popularity. This is the first time I have a research subject I could really get my teeth into — the legendary Twinkie. The increased sales of Twinkies have been[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Wasted words
Wasted words could describe so many of our conversations with each other, yet it isn’t until the importance of sharing a common language becomes critical, that we get serious about making sure we understand one another. The problem many of us experience communicating with each other may start with one[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Liar, liar …
The worst trouble I ever got in as a kid was for lying. The punishment for lying was far more severe than the punishment for sassing or fighting with the neighbor kid or getting home late. “You go to the same place for lying that you do for stealing,” my[Read More…]
National Newspaper Week
National Newspaper Week began Oct. 2. While this isn’t the typical holiday that most families celebrate, it does provide a good opportunity to take a moment and recognize all the ways that local newspapers make a difference in communities across America. If you’re reading this, you probably already have[Read More…]
