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Category: Opinion/Letters

EDITORIAL: Shooting in the Dark, Part Two

Posted on June 2, 2022June 6, 2022 by Bill Hudson

NPR shared a report last Saturday, May 28, produced by the Center for Investigative Reporting and entitled, ‘Shooting in the Dark: Why Gun Reform Keeps Failing’…

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OPINION: Why Would I Talk to Them?

Posted on June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 by Post Contributor

We usually don’t ask questions to try to understand the other person, but instead throw out statements of identity and values…

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EDITORIAL: Shooting in the Dark, Part One

Posted on June 1, 2022June 2, 2022 by Bill Hudson

Shooters tend to have experienced dysfunctional family situations, such as lack of effective adult supervision, mentoring or oversight…

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OPINION: Wild Horse Crisis at Canon City Prison Leaves Many Unanswered Questions

OPINION: Wild Horse Crisis at Canon City Prison Leaves Many Unanswered Questions

Posted on May 31, 2022August 8, 2022 by Post Contributor

As the death toll rose, calls for an independent investigation into the BLM and the prison have been ignored…

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EDITORIAL: County Commissioners Hear About Health, Part Four

EDITORIAL: County Commissioners Hear About Health, Part Four

Posted on May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 by Bill Hudson

“It’s called ‘Man Therapy’ — but it’s really an outreach and prevention campaign, rather than a delivering of therapy…”

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EDITORIAL: County Commissioners Hear About Health, Part Three

Posted on May 30, 2022June 1, 2022 by Bill Hudson

“SJBPH encourages residents, especially those who are at high risk for severe illness, to act now to protect themselves and their families…”

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HMPRESENTLY: What the World Really Revolves Around

Posted on May 30, 2022May 30, 2022 by Harvey Radin

Just thinking about all the managers worldwide conducting the course of things, can be mind-boggling…

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EDITORIAL: County Commissioners Hear About Health, Part Two

EDITORIAL: County Commissioners Hear About Health, Part Two

Posted on May 27, 2022May 30, 2022 by Bill Hudson

Since the beginning of 2022, SJBPH has been making a concerted effort to better explain their policies and programs to the BOCC…

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OPINION: Considering the Epidemic of Suicide Among Veterans

Posted on May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 by Post Contributor

It’s no surprise that veterans who are struggling with other mental health issues will often turn to drugs and alcohol to cope…

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EDITORIAL: County Commissioners Hear About Health, Part One

EDITORIAL: County Commissioners Hear About Health, Part One

Posted on May 26, 2022July 9, 2022 by Bill Hudson

“A community health assessment will be undertaken to analyze efforts to address food insecurity, as well as explore new interventions to advance nutrition security…”

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PLUMTAW FIRE: May 24

PLUMTAW FIRE: May 24

Posted on May 25, 2022May 26, 2022 by Bill Hudson

The official report on the Plumtaw Fire for Tuesday, May 24, showed no growth of the fire’s footprint, and containment at 51%…

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OPINION: Another Point of View… on Roe v Wade

Posted on May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 by Post Contributor

I have been a proponent of overturning Roe v. Wade because it invents “compelling government interest”…

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BIG PIVOTS: Subterranean Ogallala Blues

Posted on May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 by Allen Best

Simple metrics of the Ogallala Aquifer astound. This underground body of water accounts for one-third of all irrigation in the United States…

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A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: The Case for Overturning Roe v Wade

Posted on May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 by Gary Beatty

I support abortion on demand for the first trimester, and after that if the mother’s life is in danger. Don’t know on which side of the debate that labels me….

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OPINION: My Challenge to the FBI’s Unconstitutional Fingerprint Requirement

Posted on May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 by Post Contributor

“Now, I have a question for you. Do you as state and federal agents take an “Oath of Office” to protect and defend our constitutional rights?…”

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HMPRESENTLY: Craving ‘Clicks’… or ‘Impressions’

Posted on May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 by Harvey Radin

I’ve just posted something, with God wondering if an email, received in heaven’s inbox, might be one of those spam emails…

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EDITORIAL: Talking Trash… About the Archuleta County Landfill, Part Five

Posted on May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 by Bill Hudson

“And I also don’t understand how increasing your rate by almost four times the normal gate rate would help you with your shortage of landfill space…”

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OPINION: An Attorney’s Perspective on Leaked ‘Roe v Wade’ Draft Decision

Posted on May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 by Post Contributor

If abortion is not an enumerated right, the Constitution only grants the individual states the power to regulate. This is precisely what Alito’s leaked opinion accomplishes…

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EDITORIAL: Talking Trash… About the Archuleta County Landfill, Part Four

Posted on May 17, 2022June 7, 2022 by Bill Hudson

“One of the big problems is, the landfill in Chama does not accept construction debris. So guess where it all comes? It comes up here…”

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