The boxes with the letter contained in them was first received by food distribution organizations in Denver on Wednesday, September 30…
Category: Opinion/Letters
EDITORIAL: Imaginary Places Without People, Part Three
We now have a massive mural going up on the side of the Goodman’s department store, painted by artist Markus Hughes…
EDITORIAL: Confusion Around Proposition 117?
But it didn’t take our elected and appointed government officials too long to figure out ways to grow government without “raising taxes”…
HMPRESENTLY: PR Crisis in Heaven
Oh Lord, we’re closely monitoring a situation involving a rather fiendish individual in the American government…
EDITORIAL: Imaginary Places Without People, Part Two
Would the Town government provide a public wall, somewhere in downtown, to accommodate Ms. Lewis’ mural?…
EDITORIAL: But… What If I Die Before November 3?
“We are asking all Coloradans to act with an abundance of caution to reverse these worrying trends. Right now, the virus is spreading when people from multiple households attend [social] gatherings…”
HMPRESENTLY: Seeing The Tax Cut Through Rose-Colored Glasses
Spinning information can be habit forming; that’s why — if you happen to be a PR spokesperson — you try your darnedest to be somewhat disciplined…
EDITORIAL: Imaginary Places Without People, Part One
Living in a democracy as we do, we can submit our ballots — if we so desire — without knowing much at all about the candidates and issues. Or we can leave boxes unchecked, if we’re feeling uncertain…
HMPRESENTLY: Who’s From Here, Actually?
You have to wonder if government officials, who are all worked up about migrants coming to America, have checked their family trees…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Concerning the Misuse of Police Powers
So why am I bringing this up? Because opponents of President Trump are attempting to employ government against those who merely express support for him…
Proposition 115 Would Further Limit Abortions in ‘Middle America’
“They’re hoping that they can slide this under the radar and really cast it as a compromise between anti-abortion and pro-choice voters…”
OPINION: Trump’s Broken Promises to US Factory Workers
During a September 2020 campaign rally in Michigan, Trump crowed: “I got you so many damn car plants.” But, in fact, no new car plants had appeared in the state….
EDITORIAL: Herd Immunity, Part Two
But according to Sweden’s chief epidemiologist, Dr. Anders Tegnell, the country’s “open economy” approach to the pandemic never aimed to achieve herd immunity…
OPINION: As Governor, Hickenlooper was Decisive in Helping Those with Disabilities
Fully funding those two Medicaid waivers was — and continues to be — monumental. Everyone deserves to be able to look forward to productive, fulfilling lives…
LETTER: Let’s Restore Truth
“Truth is neither liberal nor conservative. When it comes to the response to the largest public health crisis of our time, our current political leaders have demonstrated that they are dangerously incompetent…”
EDITORIAL: Herd Immunity, Part One
San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) is reporting a significant increase in COVID-19 cases for both Archuleta and La Plata counties over the past three weeks…
HMPRESENTLY: Yours Are As Mind-Muddling As Ours
What does it take to be a ballot writer? Deceptive communication skills? A postgraduate degree in obfuscation?
EDITORIAL: Killing Gallagher, Part Three
A Colorado land owner who allows cattle to graze annually on his or her ranch property qualifies as an agricultural business, and probably pays next to nothing in terms of property taxes on the land itself…
OPINION: All Life Is Sacred
Those opposed to Proposition 115 argue that pregnancy is more complex than just making a law. We agree…