I don’t trust government — particularly the current administration — or the financial industry to look out for my best economic interest. In fact, I think they are colluding against us commoners…
Category: Opinion/Letters
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Neo-Nazis, Not Student Protesters, Are a Bigger Threat To All Americans
It got pretty ugly when they waved swastikas, insulted kids, and took on cops…
EDITORIAL: Sen. Michael Bennet Offers a History Lesson, Part One
Later than month, the House approved the legislation by a 357 to 70 vote… in a rare moment of bipartisanship. Emphasis on the word “rare”…
OPINION: ‘Energy Permitting Reform Act’ a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
In short, the Energy Permitting Reform Act is an oil and gas reform rollback bill trying to masquerade as a renewable energy permitting bill…
EDITORIAL: The Lonely Sheepherder, Part Four
Pagosa researcher Peggy Bergon has collected thousands of photos of these aspen tree messages and drawings, and she sent me some of her photos yesterday…
OPINION: Harris Is Best-Positioned To Lead The Way
When it became clear that President Biden would likely drop out of the race, I hoped that some shining, younger, experienced, and inspiring Democratic candidate would emerge…
LETTER: Offering Justification for the Mob
There is great risk in supporting a candidate who seems incapable of seeing the humanity in the people with whom he disagrees…
EDITORIAL: The Lonely Sheepherder, Part Three
“Juan Montoya was on lookout while the other sheepherders were minding the flock. He saw three armed men on horses, riding towards him…”
EDITORIAL: The Lonely Sheepherder, Part Two
I stopped by to visit the Lonely Sheepherder on Sunday, July 28. He stands on a concrete pedestal beside the walking path…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Ready To Pay More For Your Weather Reports?
Is a tornado or hurricane headed our way, and where should we go… or how much time do we have to get to safety?
EDITORIAL: The Lonely Sheepherder, Part One
“First of all, I’d like to thank the Town, the Tourism Board and the Arts Council for coming together to make this project happen…”
OPINION: Project 2025 Has Something (Bad) for Everyone
Like most elk (and other) hunters in western states, I depend on public lands for hunting and outdoor recreation…
OPINION: A Symptom of America’s Moral Decay
What we are seeing is a nation in decline having openly embraced a dangerous moral and epistemic relativism, which is philosophically unsustainable…
LETTER: Regarding the ‘Recall Commissioner Medina’ Petition
Just because Commissioner Medina’s license is with Exit Realty, she does not have any financial gain unless she is the agent on the transaction, which she is not…
OPINION: If You’re Worried About Project 2025, Blame Joe Coors
“There wouldn’t be a Heritage Foundation without Joe Coors,” former Heritage president Edwin J. Feulner said…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Rejects Proposed Parking Lot in Town Park, Part One
A Town-appointed group of mainly business owners has been exploring the idea of creating temporary (or possibly permanent) satellite parking lots…
EDITORIAL: Trouble at the BOCC? Part Four
“When Commissioner Medina did not properly state the fact that she is an agent with EXIT Realty… she broke state statute and lost our trust…”
OPINION: Donald Trump’s Reckless Infatuation with Nuclear Weapons
As President of the United States, Donald Trump sabotaged key nuclear arms control agreements including the INF Treaty, the Iran nuclear agreement, and the Open Skies Treaty…
EDITORIAL: Trouble at the BOCC? Part Three
“Again, my thought is just looking at that possible impact for the community overall, is kind of where I’m landing, but thank you both for your time…”