Something strange happened to students during the COVID crisis, in schools all across the nation. But similar increases in violence have been reported in hospitals…
Category: Opinion/Letters
LETTER: Fresh Perspective
As always, Mr. Hudson brings a fresh perspective to a subject in need of one…
EDITORIAL: Shooting in the Dark, Part Two
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’…
OPINION: Why Would I Talk to Them?
We usually don’t ask questions to try to understand the other person, but instead throw out statements of identity and values…
EDITORIAL: Shooting in the Dark, Part One
Shooters tend to have experienced dysfunctional family situations, such as lack of effective adult supervision, mentoring or oversight…
OPINION: Wild Horse Crisis at Canon City Prison Leaves Many Unanswered Questions
As the death toll rose, calls for an independent investigation into the BLM and the prison have been ignored…
EDITORIAL: County Commissioners Hear About Health, Part Four
“It’s called ‘Man Therapy’ — but it’s really an outreach and prevention campaign, rather than a delivering of therapy…”
EDITORIAL: County Commissioners Hear About Health, Part Three
“SJBPH encourages residents, especially those who are at high risk for severe illness, to act now to protect themselves and their families…”
HMPRESENTLY: What the World Really Revolves Around
Just thinking about all the managers worldwide conducting the course of things, can be mind-boggling…
EDITORIAL: County Commissioners Hear About Health, Part Two
Since the beginning of 2022, SJBPH has been making a concerted effort to better explain their policies and programs to the BOCC…
OPINION: Considering the Epidemic of Suicide Among Veterans
It’s no surprise that veterans who are struggling with other mental health issues will often turn to drugs and alcohol to cope…
EDITORIAL: County Commissioners Hear About Health, Part One
“A community health assessment will be undertaken to analyze efforts to address food insecurity, as well as explore new interventions to advance nutrition security…”
PLUMTAW FIRE: May 24
The official report on the Plumtaw Fire for Tuesday, May 24, showed no growth of the fire’s footprint, and containment at 51%…
OPINION: Another Point of View… on Roe v Wade
I have been a proponent of overturning Roe v. Wade because it invents “compelling government interest”…
BIG PIVOTS: Subterranean Ogallala Blues
Simple metrics of the Ogallala Aquifer astound. This underground body of water accounts for one-third of all irrigation in the United States…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: The Case for Overturning Roe v Wade
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….
OPINION: My Challenge to the FBI’s Unconstitutional Fingerprint Requirement
“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?…”
HMPRESENTLY: Craving ‘Clicks’… or ‘Impressions’
I’ve just posted something, with God wondering if an email, received in heaven’s inbox, might be one of those spam emails…
EDITORIAL: Talking Trash… About the Archuleta County Landfill, Part Five
“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…”