More savers equals lower fees for Coloradans and Mainers…
Inflation in Denver Area Among Highest in the U.S.
Shelter is responsible for 90% of the increase seen nationally this month, according to the report, the highest contributor to the increase…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Considers the Near Future, Part Four
Speaking of money, our governments and special districts are now in the beginning process of defining their budgets for the 2024 fiscal year…
OBITUARY: Colorado Photographer John Fielder
John Fielder worked tirelessly to promote the protection of Colorado’s ranches, open space, and wildlands during his 40-year career as a nature photographer…
OPINION: Montana Youth Win Historic Climate Lawsuit
After three years of waiting, these youth finally had the chance to explain to the judge, and the world, how Montana’s government is violating their constitutional rights…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Who Gets My Carbon?
It’s the “world’s largest investment in engineered carbon removal in history,” according to the Department of Energy…
Learn About Your Rights Under Colorado’s Government Transparency Laws
How much transparency do our elected officials and appointed boards have to provide to the public?
HMPRESENTLY: Error-Prone Leadership
Everyone makes mistakes, every once in a while, but the former president seems to compound mistakes…
OPINION: Recent Bankruptcy Reforms at US Department of Education
There are at least 3-5 million people who would benefit from real bankruptcy reform and potentially as many as 10-12 million people…
WILDFIRE REPORT: August 13, 2023
Weminuche Valley is under pre-evacuation notice. Local residents should follow incident information and updates…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Considers the Near Future, Part Three
I’m thinking, this morning, about what essentials people need to survive in a rural town in the middle of a scenic ‘nowhere’…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Battling the Foliage
So before you buy a house in Florida, ask yourself this question: Do you want to spend time fighting a jungle to have real native Florida landscaping…?
READY, FIRE, AIM: Surprising Facts about Zebrafish
“Zebrafish are used as a model for typical and atypical human development. It is surprising how much we have in common with zebrafish,” said Diana W. Bianchi…
PUBLIC NOTICE: Historic Buildings, on the Move, in Pagosa
Given the size of the buildings and the complexity of the move to the new location, there will be potential minor, but temporary disruptions in traffic patterns…
Pagosa’s New Outdoor Pickleball Courts Serve Up Fun
Cooperative efforts to raise money to construct the new courts were initiated roughly five years ago…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Real Winners in the Ohio Referendum
“This is not a case of one political party against the other, but rather an instance of elected representatives directly pushing back against their electors…”
New Report Highlights Negative Impacts from Extractive Industries
The Biden administration is currently updating federal rules that govern how drilling occurs on public lands…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Considers the Near Future, Part Two
Of course, a Council member’s vision for 25 years into the future may have little relationship to the community’s immediate needs…
Fire Crews Opt for ‘Confinement’ of Lowline Fire
With the eastern half of the fire almost fully contained, firefighting officials have opted for a “confinement” strategy along on its western edge…