Boy, did they ever take Saul Alinsky’s rules seriously. In many ways, it became the “progressive” Bible…
Month: March 2025
Political Coalition in Colorado Plans ‘Transparency’ Ballot Measure Amid Concerns at the Capitol
“The public is begging for transparency and accountability. I don’t love getting CORA requests, but it holds me accountable. It keeps me on my toes…”
The Importance of Primary Care
Primary care is the backbone of community health. It’s all about prevention, wellness check-ups, and treating common illnesses…
LETTER: Concerning an Epitaph for the U.S.
The United States was the only country to vote against a United Nations resolution declaring an “International Day of Hope…”
OPINION: Where Is Rick, When We Need Him Most?
Among other things, the text inspired me to revisit Casablanca, the 1942 classic directed by Michael Curtiz…
EDITORIAL: The Politics of Charter Schools, Part Two
“Dr. Perry is completely committed to closing the educational inequities that plague our youth and families in low-income communities…”
How the FDA Opens the Door to Risky Chemicals in America’s Food Supply
The FDA’s restraints on food ingredients are limited and relatively feeble, especially compared with those in Europe…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: It’s Almost As If They Like War, Part Two
Now there’s the war in Ukraine. Make no mistake, it was started by Russia’s invasion — so it’s easy to fix the blame for this latest chapter…
READY, FIRE, AIM: We Didn’t Start the Fire in the Bathroom
I don’t usually go looking for trouble. Nor do I go looking for ‘news about trouble’, for that matter…
New Start Date for Highway 160 Reconstruction
Pagosa’s business community expressed concern with the construction starting during spring break season…
Tariff Threats Imperiling Colorado’s Economy, Says State Treasurer
“This is uncertainty that actually adds to the crisis we have in budget right now,” Young said….
STRONG TOWNS: Evidence of Broken Municipal Governments
We’re rolling out the Fiscal Health Assessment this April, aligning with tax season, to ensure that cities have a way to make sense of their own budgets…
Archuleta County Republican Women Will Meet Tomorrow, March 12
The guest speaker will be Kat McFadden, who will provide up-to-date information on the Cone Zone Care Committee…
EDITORIAL: The Politics of Charter Schools, Part One
Just as different pupils learn differently… in a similar sense, different teachers teach differently… and different parents raise their children differently…
27″ of Fresh Snow This Week at Wolf Creek Ski Area
Lift tickets will be at peak rates Sunday, March 9 through Saturday, March 15…
READY, FIRE, AIM: International Women’s Day… in Case You Missed It
I got an email on Saturday from Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, encouraging me to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Evidence That Medicaid Does Matter For Americans
“Are those states which refuse the money for covering more of their lower income residents doing better, or worse, for their own citizens?…”
Experts Expect EV Industry to Survive Federal Funding Cuts
“These new battery chemistries really offered the ability to package the vehicle to deliver what the consumer wanted…”