Are persuasive folks — lobbyists and others — whispering in politicians’ ears? Or, is it something else influencing spending decisions?
Category: News/Politics
With No Federal Help Expected, Colorado Legislature Heads for Special Session
“And yet states will be left with no additional federal resources to combat the rising tide of infections, unemployment, and human services needs…”
EDITORIAL: A Few Words about Employment
“And how many people can walk in and get a mortgage for a $300,000 house when they’re starting a job in Archuleta County? I don’t think a lot of them…”
Wolf Creek Now Open 7 Days a Week
Wolf Creek Ski Area is now open 7-days a week for the 2020-2021 ski season… with the Pre-Season COVID-19 Plan. The Pre-Season plan includes the READ MORE
LETTER: A Democracy Built Upon Truth and Trust
At a rally in Wisconsin in August, the president alleged: “Because the only way we’re gonna lose this election is if the election is rigged. Remember that…”
Colorado Locking Back Down Amidst Growing Infections, Part Two
Governor Jared Polis has announced his intention to call the Colorado legislature into a special session “in the near future, to provide immediate relief to the economic and financial hardships…
EDITORIAL: A Rather Unusual Commissioners Meeting, Part Two
“You have the ability to help create a healthy, vibrant community. Please, take some action…”
HMPRESENTLY: Commies? Fascists?
Various Democrats might lean left, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re radical Socialists. Just as right-leaning Republicans may not be radical Fascists…
Navajo, Hopi Evaluate Progress Toward an Equitable Economy
Native grassroots leaders release report card grading key areas over the last year on the transition away from coal to build a new economy…
Colorado Locking Back Down Amidst Growing Infections, Part One
“In the spring, many Coloradans were buoyed by the support of one-time payments or unemployment benefits from the federal government. This federal safety net is not there today….”
EDITORIAL: A Rather Unusual Commissioners Meeting, Part One
“Neither the Pagosa Regional Medical Center, nor Mercy Regional Medical Center experienced a pandemic case load that would have required the Board of County Commissioners to declare an emergency…”
CEA Weighs In on Colorado’s Special Legislative Session
“School districts across Colorado are putting forth valiant efforts to safely remain open for in-person learning, but they are facing tremendous barriers…”
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Commission Announces John Bush’s Retirement
“John has been an incredible asset to the Cumbres & Toltec and has poured his heart and soul into the organization…”
ACLU, Colorado Department of Corrections Resolve COVID-19 Lawsuit
Although today’s filing resolves the case against the DOC, the case against Governor Polis continues…
‘A Lot of Uncertainty’ in Colorado’s State Budget Planning
“What happens if [Medicaid funding isn’t available] and then we’ve already sent out the money in stimulus payments, and then we’re trying to find money to fix the fires…”
Senator Bennet Questions Department of Defense Spending
“I write to express my extreme concern regarding the persistent shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), specifically N95 masks, for health care providers and front-line workers…”
EDITORIAL: The Stages of Grief
“Now you are reacting like human beings instead of scientists. Maybe now you’ll not only know how a dying patient feels, but you will also be able to treat them with compassion…”
HMPRESENTLY: The 80/20 Rule
“Owning the libs!” Someone on TV, the other morning, describing the Republican Party’s strategy in the run-up to the recent election, was using those words…
EDITORIAL: The Truth About Misinformation
“I’m a little intoxicated, not gonna lie. So what if it’s not even 10pm and it’s a Tuesday night? What? The Kirkland [dorm] facebook is open on my desktop and some of these people have pretty horrendous facebook pics…”