I’m not saying that Mr. Cole was purposely trying to confuse the Council and Planning Commission members with details, while basically ignoring the central question…
PHOTO ESSAY: Grand Opening Event at the Springs Resort
A change in the landscape. Historic place continues its legendary healing attraction…
$2 Million Grant Awarded to LPEA Powers Durango Battery Storage Project
The Shenandoah battery system will store up to 20 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy — enough to power 2,800 homes…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Wise Men Bearing Gifts
The President hinted that the 145% tariff his administration imposed on China might be reduced…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Where Do Free Countries Stand On Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine?
The Russian invasion of Ukraine isn’t just playing out on the battlefield. It’s become a propaganda war, where both sides and their allies are seeking READ MORE
Library Volunteers Honored by Ruby Sisson Staff
At the event the volunteers enjoyed a taco lunch followed by a game of Library Jeopardy!…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Public Schools vs. Parents’ Religious Exercise, Part One
According to reporting in the April 23 edition of Florida Today newspaper, an email in support of the teacher was sent by a high school student to members of the School Board…
Missed Open Enrollment? Archuleta County Can Help
While open enrollment is the primary gateway to a healthier future, sometimes significant life changes occur…
Healthy School Meals Support Families in Our Community
According to representative sample in Healthy Archuleta’s 2024 Community Survey, 73% of residents reported high food prices to be a major or minor challenge…
EDITORIAL: An Unsettling Story About Colorado Metro Districts, Part One
The discussion is also related to a common American business practice: using other people’s money to make oneself richer…
STRONG TOWNS: The Opposite of ‘Strong’ Isn’t ‘Weak’… It’s ‘Dependent’.
You don’t have to look far to see that things feel unstable right now…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Election in Canada
When Prime Minister Carney called for an election — which was his prerogative, apparently — he caused the entire Parliament to be dissolved…
Colorado House Declines to Override Governor’s Veto of Social Media Bill
Groups from across the political spectrum, including the ACLU, Working Families Party and Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, urged Polis to veto the bill…
OPINION: Thanking Rep. Jeff Hurd for Defending Medicaid
“The proposed federal cuts to Medicaid aren’t simply a budget line item in the beltway political game; they would have devastating consequences for our health and our economy back here in Colorado…”
Governor Polis Signs $44 Billion State Budget
The six bipartisan members of the powerful Joint Budget Committee had to figure out what to cut in order to create the constitutionally-required balanced budget…
Colorado Senate Votes to Stabilize Medicaid Funding in the Face of Trump Cuts
65% of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) have reported negative operating margins in the past year…
EDITORIAL: A House is Not Always a Home, Part Six
“Many housing advocates have begun eyeing mobile homes as a solution to the country’s housing shortage — after some key protections are enacted, that is…”
Colorado Senate Votes to Override Governor’s Veto of Social Media Bill
“This bill gives us the tools to help remove predators and traffickers who use social media to harm our kids…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Doing Less Laundry Doesn’t Make Me Feel Better
Normally, when I’m worried, I buy a big bag of Cheetos, and I always feel better afterwards…