RBC | Rio Blanco County’s aural gem, The Tank Center for the Sonic Arts, is once again open for the summer. It sat for many years unnoticed, except for local teenagers. It was their secret spot and really wasn’t a secret to local law enforcement and parents. The steel water[Read More…]
Tag: Opinion
Kaye’s Corner: COVID terms
MEEKER | I don’t know whether to laugh or cry but the last year has brought us an emphasis on strange terms that have defined our lives. Herd Immunity–The term makes me feel like our human problems are linked to cattle. When the cows come home, will we all be[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: RBC clerk on recall, Response to Dr. Dorsett
Moyer recall petition declared invalid Dear Editor: In the final order, reference was made to C.R.S. 30-11-103.5 which county petitions are governed by. Other statutes referred to are CRS 31-11-106(1), CRS 31-11-106(4), CRS 30-11-106(5) and CRS 31-11-101. The above statutes referred to all sections of any petition being pre-numbered serially[Read More…]
Mother’s Day – Let’s Celebrate
MEEKER | A year ago, I was bemoaning a Mother’s Day without family gatherings, dining out, and similar celebrations. May 2020 was still early in the days of COVID restrictions and we didn’t know what to expect or what to do. I think many of us thought it would be[Read More…]
The ‘scrubbing bubbles’ of democracy
If you are of a certain age, you’ll remember the “scrubbing bubbles” TV commercial, with the bubble-shaped scrub brushes that worked magic on nasty bathroom grime. If you don’t remember it, here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh0OdgjOdDk. (Gotta love YouTube.) Also, if you are of a certain age, you remember being thoroughly[Read More…]
A place at the table
MEEKER | Finding a “place at the table” in participating in Colorado’s legislative process was all important at the beginning of our conversations about finding solutions to statewide issues. Eventually how that place was occupied became even more important. Each representative’s actions became the essential components to ensuring that the[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Hospitality
MEEKER | Ever find yourself stranded on the highway late at night and more than one person stops to lend a hand? Stuck without a ride to go to an appointment in the neighboring community? Suddenly someone remembers that they just happened to be going your way. These are what[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Leave no trace
MEEKER | As Earth Day arrives on April 22 along with likely increased recreational use this summer, I am reminded of the Leave No Trace principles. They support stewardship of the outdoors and remind all of us to be responsible caretakers of our environment. While many people have embodied these[Read More…]
Letters: Note to Morlan, COVID not over, Voter integrity
A note to Dave Morlan Dear Editor:David, I have known you almost all of your life and you are one of my favorite people. Having said that, I have been waiting the last few weeks, since this recall started against Gary Moyer, for you to come forward and sign the[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Wildfire evacuation
MEEKER | Sadly, wildfire season is back. It’s only early April and Rio Blanco County has a serious fire. Jay and I saw it erupt while on a leisurely drive upriver on Sunday afternoon. The smoke spread rapidly and as we returned to town, we could see the fires spreading[Read More…]
Guest Column: How I came to respect centrists
RBC | Sticks in the mud. Overly cautious. Obstacles to progress. That’s how I’ve tended to view political moderates — especially those in my own party. As a 30-something state legislator (1999-2005) deeply committed to individual liberty, limited government and personal responsibility, I often grew frustrated with moderate Republicans who[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Civility
MEEKER | Unfortunately, it appears that we are long past the age of civility. Public and private discourse alike show numerous signs foretelling the extinction of manners. Using some restraint after a heated argument, as well as resisting the urge toward slinging sarcasm are not communication skills we see very[Read More…]
