“If we don’t have rigorous requirements … then the ones who bear the burden are the children who do not get effective reading instruction…”
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Feral Swine Eradication Effort Meets with Success in Colorado
“The eradication of feral swine will help protect and benefit Colorado’s agricultural crops and livestock as well as wildlife…”
Water Your Trees During Winter
“Adding winter water to your trees now is the best way to ensure optimum health and vigor for the growing season,” Urbina said…
Contractors Association Weighs in on ‘Distracted Driving’ Legislation
“Unfortunately, the only consequence for distracted driving at this point is after a tragedy has occurred and something needs to be done…”
RANGER STATION: A Chilling Tale
My adventure started Christmas Eve. It was cold and blustery and I had the park mostly to myself…
Sandhill Cranes Arriving in Monte Vista
The festival includes expert-led crane- and hawk-viewing tours, adventures to unique natural areas in the San Luis Valley, wildlife presentations, nature movies and a kid’s coloring contest…
Is the future of teaching homegrown? Colorado lawmakers hope so…
“We heard even today, educators have to work two or three jobs. Why go into education? We need our young people to see the positive side of it…”
Youth Volleyball, Adult Soccer, T-Ball Registration
The Recreation Department is accepting youth volleyball registration for the 9-10 and 11-12 age group through February 24…
PHOTO ESSAY: Charter School ‘Food Security Task Force’ on Research Mission
“They were very scientific, but we learned about the shelf life of produce and how hard it is to grow in a 90-day growing season”, said 4th grader Zaiden….
Colorado Bills to Expand Mental Health Training for Teachers Move Forward
“Our educators are on the front lines,” said state Sen. Rhonda Fields, an Aurora Democrat and the bill’s sponsor. “They see the risk factors…”
OPINION: Trump’s and Netanyahu’s Folly
Do Trump and Netanyahu understand the implications of what they have done?
PROGRESS REPORT: Wings Early Childhood Center
Construction is complete. Current efforts include obtaining state licensing, furnishing the classrooms and hiring teaching staff…
OPINION: A Stain on American Democracy
I’ve met many immigrants across this country, and I still haven’t met anybody with a stronger accent than my grandparents had, and I have never met anybody who were greater patriots than they were…
Colorado State Forest Service Adds New Forester in Pagosa Springs
“I feel that taking care of our forest ecosystems is something we can all be a part of: Healthy forests mean healthy communities….”
OPINION: Bloomberg Plan Will Protect Americans, and Their Children
There are common sense steps we can take to make our children and our communities safer. And there are leaders who are making the right choices, who aren’t beholden to special interests…
‘Woof Creek’ Sled Dog Races in South Fork, Valentine’s Weekend
Though Siberian Huskies are traditionally used in dog sledding, Woof Creek spectators could see everything from hounds and Rottweilers to pointers, poodles and boxers…
OPINION: Senate Bill 20-102 Could Ensure Women’s Safety When Receiving Medical Care
While thankfully we don’t often hear of these reports, we can’t be naïve to believe sexual assaults and abuses don’t happen in this context within our small community…
Terminally Ill, He Wanted Aid-In-Dying. His Catholic Hospital Said No.
In the past two years, Diffendaffer and his fledgling group, Dying With Dignity of the Rockies, have helped more than 50 terminally ill Coloradans obtain medications to end their lives…
LETTER: Senator Gardner Profits from Special Interest Lobbyists at Fundraiser
Coloradans are demanding protections for our public lands. We are struggling with the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs…