“Coloradans are working together to slow the spread of COVID-19 and have important information to share with and to gain from other states…”
Category: News/Politics
COVID DIARIES COLORADO: One Day in the Pandemic, Part Two
Since COVID-19 began to spread, Brunt has worked six 48-hour rotations. Each day of every rotation, he’s responded to multiple COVID-19 medical calls….
PRESS RELEASE: From the Makers of Lysol
“We must be clear that under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body (through injection, ingestion or any other route)…”
HMPRESENTLY: Slicey and Dicey?
Companies that manufacture disinfectants were issuing warnings, so folks wouldn’t start swallowing or injecting sanitizing products…
OPINION: My Father, the Prophet Ted from Brooklyn
He saw first hand and lived the day-to-day reality of a militaristic, authoritarian governmental policy of extreme nationalism. He existed at the end of where that road leads…
One Reason Poor People Haven’t Received Their Stimulus Checks
The IRS has had trouble getting money to people quickly because millions of Americans pay for their tax preparation through a baroque system of middlemen…
COVID DIARIES COLORADO: One Day in the Pandemic, Part One
Most patients waiting at the open-sided tent were screened in advance and recommended for the tests after showing symptoms…
EDITORIAL: Who’s to Blame? Part One
Dr. Fauci is an easy target, if you absolutely need to blame someone. Donald Trump is another easy target. Jared Polis is yet another. You can easily blame the Chinese government. You can blame Fox News…
Governor Polis Issues His Latest Orders
Offices can reopen at 50% reduced in-person staffing capacity, if best practices are being implemented to protect the health and safety of employees…
US Senators Announce ‘Health Force’ Legislation
“Just as President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Civilian Conservation Corps and Works Progress Administration mobilized millions of Americans during one of the most trying times in our nation’s history…”
EDITORIAL: Tourism in the Time of Cholera, Part Eight
“I think as the restrictions are released, you might see a lot of activity coming from the Front Range. Which is a double-edged sword…”
EDITORIAL: Mr. Roane is Awarded His Fees
“As you can imagine, the County has been quick, consistent, and public in their criticism of my actions….”
HMPRESENTLY: Present and Past
“But what if the erosion of values in business is a big deal? Particularly as more people question the nation’s role and standing in a changing world….”
EDITORIAL: Tourism in the Time of Cholera, Part Seven
“This is exciting for Colorado, and it validates the way we market the state. It’s great news — especially with all the economic downturns…”
EDITORIAL: Tourism in the Time of Cholera, Part Six
“The path to jump-starting the state’s economy — and rescuing what’s left of 2020 — lies in enticing people and groups to burst out of their confinement and start spending money…”
Colorado Income Tax Filing Extended Until July 15
“I temporarily suspend the deadline in C.R.S. § 39-22-609 applicable to state income tax payments….”
EDITORIAL: How Marijuana Became a ‘Critical Business’, Part Three
“I just kept pacing around, wondering what we were going to do, and how this was all going to play out — and then a new order came out an hour-and-a-half later…”
LETTER: The Continued Success of the Springs Resort
As residents of the Pagosa Springs area since May 2018, we have been aware of the importance of the Resort to the town and its economy…