“Basically, in a nutshell, what those refer to, is the Sheriff’s responsibility for suppression for wildland fires…”
Category: Opinion/Letters
OPINION: Redefining the Idea of ‘Presidential Pardons’… Part One
Our modern times have clearly placed us into a form of despotism, and this is probably not a good thing…
OPINION: Trump Strips Workplace Protections from Millions of Women Workers
The Trump Administration took dramatic action on Friday, January 24, to effectuate the executive order…
EDITORIAL: School District Facilities Planning Committee Convenes Tonight
“Keeping the community informed and engaged in the process is of utmost importance and will be done with additional community meetings and ongoing communication…”
OPINION: Colorado Governor Polis Helps Legitimize Trump’s Agenda
During his State of the State address to the Legislature this month, Polis welcomed major elements of Trump’s mass deportation plan…
EDITORIAL: The Dry Gulch Mess Gets Messier, Part Three
PAWSD delivers about 400 million gallons of treated drinking water annually, serving about 80% of Archuleta County residents and nearly 100% of Archuleta County businesses…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Shameful and Dangerous Pardons
On January 6, 2021, a number of individuals tried to overturn the results of the election, in a most violent fashion, assaulting the Capitol and attacking police officers…
OPINION: Colorado Supreme Court Should Confirm Executive Session Requirement
“If the Court does not hold that the particular matter announcement requirement means what it says, it will not mean what it says….”
EDITORIAL: The Dry Gulch Mess Gets Messier, Part Two
“Litigation has its schedule. So it’s kind of like getting sucker-punched — and the public getting sucker-punched — but we have to fight back…”
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: My Take on the Inauguration Media Coverage
To hear the Fox talking heads during the all-day marathon of inaugural coverage, you’d think you were watching the second coming of Jesus….
EDITORIAL: The Dry Gulch Mess Gets Messier, Part One
“It’s unfortunate that we’re having to spend money — good money, good public money — on that situation…”
Rocky Mountain Wolf Project Celebrates Completion of 2025 Wolf Translocation Efforts
“Colorado’s arms are open to these pioneering and resilient wolves. We are beside them, rooting for their success and wellbeing….”
LETTER: American Livestock and Future Wildland Fires
In the aftermath of the California wildfires, we need to get more serious about addressing global warming, which increases the risk of such disasters…
EDITORIAL: An Emotional BOCC Meeting, Part Four
“…what I told John was, we need to get beyond where we are, as a Board. Because we have a lot of things to do…”
EDITORIAL: Our 47th President, and Other Concerns
A Daily Post reader (who is also a personal friend) wrote me on Sunday, asking if I was going to write about Donald Trump’s inauguration…
EDITORIAL: An Emotional BOCC Meeting, Part Three
“Nobody else except Finance locks their door, and Finance has to lock their door, right? So those are signs of trust and confidence…”
OPINION: Legislators Consider Ways to Protect Colorado from Washington DC
As McCluskie’s speech indicated, they’re preparing to shield the state from institutionalized cruelty emanating from Washington…
EDITORIAL: Opposition to the PLPOA Gymnasium Proposal
“The Board is well-meaning, and I am not calling for anyone to resign or be ousted. I just have a disagreement with the rec campus proposal…”
FEMA Scams in Your Email
Sadly, it appears that FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell did not learn how to write standard English grammar when sending emails…