So it seems that mandating facemasks may have contributed to, rather than prevented, the most serious cases of COVID infection…
Category: Opinion/Letters
HMPRESENTLY: Found, At Last? The Missing Link?
Hidden away, perhaps, somewhere among the millions, or even trillions, of synapses in the brains of human beings…
EDITORIAL: ‘Will Serve’… Part Two
We can understand developers being in a hurry, in 2022. The national economy is acting like a roller coaster heading up the ‘lift hill’ — the initial incline before everyone starts screaming…
LETTER: Supporting Boyd Neagle for Sheriff
Boyd Neagle has the leadership experience as well to lead the department in a new direction of competency, integrity and service of the people…
OPINION: Guns and Money in Politics
As I survey the legislation, I can’t help but wonder: What in God’s name does any of this have to do with a ‘well-regulated militia?’
EDITORIAL: ‘Will Serve’… Part One
The letter then lists four requirements, including “Successful petition for inclusion for any property outside of the District boundary…”
OPINION: Looking Forward to Clean Energy
As member-owned electric cooperatives, we are committed to serving the needs of our members. And it is imperative for us to find new ways to evolve our power supply…
HMPRESENTLY: The Candidates’ Debate
If someone is running for public office, a public forum is where ideas, insights, objectives, and all, can be shared. And even tossed around, a bit…
EDITORIAL: Going to the Candidates’ Debate… Tonight, Thursday, June 16
Which candidates are willing to discuss their policy plans fully and openly, in a public forum?
OPINIONS: Using Elections to Rebuild Trust
Fortunately, there are many ways we can protect our democracy, without spending any money or investing a lot of time…
EDITORIAL: The End of the Rainbow? Part Five
How about our local situation? Do Archuleta County residents, restaurants, grocery stores, and visitors truly dump 40% of our food into the Archuleta County landfill?
EDITORIAL: The End of the Rainbow? Part Four
“I don’t know where you’re coming up with these astronomical numbers…”
OPINION: A Bleak Picture of Healthcare in America
These companies are also making us pay more and more out of our own pockets through cost-sharing deductibles, co-pays and co-insurance…
EDITORIAL: The End of the Rainbow? Part Three
The particular fees that attracted a packed audience for this BOCC meeting were increases to the Archuleta County landfill fees…
BIG PIVOTS: Reinterpreting the Colorado River Compact for the 21st Century
“If forced to pick numbers right now, I’d go with 7%-25% lower by mid-century and 13%-33% less by the 2080s,” Lukas said…
LETTER: Rep. Boebert’s True Colors
Ms. Boebert has a die-hard following who are willing to ignore her antics, her failure to deliver actual meaningful legislation and her grandstanding…
EDITORIAL: The End of the Rainbow? Part Two
That vehicle, an RV, waited at the stop sign for one minute 30 seconds before finding an opening for a left-hand turn…
OPINION: Legalizing Incremental Change — Everywhere — To Meet America’s Housing Needs
In cities of all sizes and geographies, we witness housing markets that are broken…