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…
Category: News/Politics
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…”
Doubts Surface About Cory Gardner’s Public Lands Bill
“We are disappointed by the administration’s inexplicable inability to comply with the requirements in the Great American Outdoors Act, ignoring clear congressional direction and needlessly delaying time-sensitive projects…”
Colorado Governor Polis: Masks, Yes; Lockdown, No
“Cancel your social plans with others outside your household,” Polis pleaded with Coloradans. “If you live alone, just pick two or three people that can be part of your bubble and you can socialize with for the next few weeks…”
Rio Grande County, First Southwest Bank Announce ‘Business Relief’ Grants
The grant program is intended to assist businesses in the County that have experienced business interruption costs, unbudgeted expenses and other COVID-19 pandemic related expenses…
EDITORIAL: The Pagosa Daily Post Calls the Election
“I want to say that one of the great features of America, is that we have political contests, that they are very hard fought — as this one was hard fought…”
EDITORIAL: Governor Polis Presents an ‘Education-Friendly’ Budget
“The most important investment that we all make as a state, and that we make in our future, is in our children and is in education,” Polis said during his budget announcement…
OPINION: ‘Save the Poudre’ Plans Lawsuit to Challenge NISP Water Project
Earlier this week, the Larimer Board of County Commissioners finalized its ‘Findings and Resolution’ (F&R) for the 1041 permit for the Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP)…
LETTER: What Can We Do Together?
Abraham Maslow was a shrink who said human needs can be prioritized — with the two top needs being survival and safety. Hoot and holler all you want, but America is now sharing its super power status with China…