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Category: News/Politics
EDITORIAL: How to Get Fired From a Volunteer Job, Part Nine
Political power is addictive, and it can sometimes lead to disrespectful behavior. It can sometimes lead to corruption. We all know this…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: ‘Playing Favorites’ with the Land Use Code
One ostensible purpose of land use regulations is to establish objective, legally binding standards thus — theoretically — precluding corruption. Instead they encourage it….
LETTER: Vote for June E. Marquez
When June considered running for Archuleta County Commissioner I told her “do it!” Although she has never run for public office before I have no doubt she will do an outstanding job…
Law Enforcement Integrity Act Signed Into Law
“Less than four weeks after the tragic murder of George Floyd, Colorado has passed one of the most comprehensive and progressive police accountability laws in the country…”
HMPRESENTLY: Fragile Optics… Handle With Care
Building and maintaining a positive perception of almost anything is like planting and maintaining a garden. It requires constant effort, a strong commitment, and lots of care…
Sand Creek Fire, East Canyon Fire Updates
The fire is burning in a remote area about 21 miles northwest of Pagosa Springs and has grown to about 50 acres in size…
Unexpected DACA Ruling Brings Relief to Colorado Recipients
“Our Dreamers are some of the most determined and courageous people in the country,” Hancock said. “They are an integral part of our workforce, they are teachers, students and members of our military…”
OPINION: Let Them Eat Weapons
Against a backdrop of economic and social collapse, plus potential global destruction, the obvious thing to do is to pull out of this immensely costly and bizarre arms race…
Wildfire Near Mancos Prompts Evacuations; Highway 160 Closed Temporarily
The East Canyon Fire, which began Sunday afternoon, has prompted additional evacuations and pre-evacuations in western La Plata County…
EDITORIAL: Former Mayor Ross Aragon Considers ‘Urban Renewal’
“That property is not blighted. And one of the issues that comes up — I could never understand why the Council went with that…”
Colorado Expands Voter Access by Adding Drop Boxes
“The right of eligible Americans to have their voices heard in our elections does not stop in times of crisis,” said Griswold…
HMPRESENTLY: I Just Don’t Understand
“Well you say that you need me like an ocean needs sand, but the way you deceive me I just don’t understand…”
Colorado Legislators Approve Education Cuts, Tax Code Bill
“It is pared-down, but it will still provide much-needed relief for our K-12 education system,” Moreno said…
Colorado General Assembly Sends ‘The Law Enforcement Integrity Act’ to Governor’s Desk
SB20-217, the Law Enforcement Integrity Act, enacts several provisions that will prevent police brutality and increase transparency and accountability…
LETTER: A Planning Commission Debacle
What was observed on Wednesday afternoon was anything but kindness. In fact it was a railroad job, similar to what has been going on in our country’s capital of railroading…
HMPRESENTLY: This Dust-Up in Pagosa Springs
I was reading, last week, “How to Get Fired From a Volunteer Job,” Bill Hudson’s articles about the “hastily organized” Town Planning Commission meeting…
LETTER: Racial Disparities
During the COVID-19 pandemic minority communities are less likely to have testing sites, protective medical supplies and have been refused tests even when symptomatic…
EDITORIAL: Legislators, Looking for More Money, Part Two
“Oh, dear!” said The Cat. “You did not like our game… Oh, dear. What a same! What a shame! What a shame!”