The Colorado River Compact turns 100 this year, but any celebration is damped down by the drying-up of the big reservoirs it enabled. The Bureau of Reclamation’s “first-ever” shortage declaration on the river acknowledges officially what we’ve known for years: the Compact and all the measures augmenting it, collectively known[Read More…]
Tag: Opinion
Column: Midsommar
Sweden has many cultural contributions to America including Swedish meatballs and the Swedish pop music group ABBA in the 1970’s. I know, ancient history. However, some respect is due. Today the four members of ABBA have a combined net worth of $900 million. They originated in Stockholm and produced hits[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Social commentary needs to ‘chill’
Everyone in my life continues to talk about the changes they face every day trying to resume their regular summer activities here in the White River Valley. However, when I am away taking care of family or friends somewhere else, many of the folks with whom I spent more than[Read More…]
Every vote counts, especially in local elections
It seems that as I grow older, I can look back with clarity and pinpoint specific moments or events, that have impacted my life and my viewpoints of it. Some of those moments made more of an impact physically, like your first car accident, falling off a roof, or getting[Read More…]
LETTERS: June 9, 2022
Vote for Love Dear Editor: It is time to vote again. Please re-elect County Commissioner Virginia Love on June 28. Mrs. Virginia (Ginny) Love knows how to be a servant for the people of Rio Blanco County. Growing up on a farm up Strawberry, she learned about hard work early[Read More…]
Loose Ends: A brief spell
Summer is finally here. Some of us refuse to believe it and get ready for the next 40-degree-drop before our overlapping spring/summer season has a few last gasps. These early days of summer reflect the kind of life we have year-round, really. Yet, for those among us, whose busy seasons[Read More…]
Welcome to the Smith club
Your name is Smith? Welcome to the club, here is your T-shirt! One of the most common aliases ever used was originally an occupation. In old England, unless you were landed gentry, your occupation often became your surname. Skilled craftsmen handed down their knowledge to their sons. In England, you[Read More…]
Excitement, challenges, opportunity at CNCC
As I reflect on my first academic year at Colorado Northwestern Community College, it has been one of excitement, challenges and opportunities. We had the joy of celebrating our incredible students in April and May through honors ceremonies, pinning/winging events, and at Commencement. For those interested, we have shared many[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: So long
“So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye.” Like the Von Trapp family in The Sound of Music, I am signing off from writing my column. I may contribute occasionally but it is time to take a hiatus from the weekly pressure of creating an interesting story. I’ve been writing weekly since[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Enough
Enough is one word that I need to say aloud more often. I do say that word often to close family and friends when I have been pushed beyond my limits. I also said it often throughout the more than 30 years that I was charged with the care of[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Bias
Bias and impartiality is in the eye of the beholder. Samuel Johnson More than 20 years ago, when I started covering town board meetings and writing an occasional feature story, I asked former editor/publisher Mitch Bettis how to keep my reporting free from bias — inserting my own perceptions and[Read More…]
Letter: Why we support Doug Overton for commissioner
Dear Editor:Rio Blanco County has witnessed the successful progression of Doug Overton as both a committed and honest individual as well as a focused and highly successful business person. Doug’s dedication to and love of Rio Blanco county is a solid foundation for a strong, realistic approach and implementation of[Read More…]
