We will be hosting an online Community Conversation on the topic of author Mark Winne’s book, Closing the Food Gap, Resetting the Table in the Land of the Plenty…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Weight of Hydrogen
My mom and dad had a record album titled ‘Led Zeppelin’, and the cover art portrayed the Hindenburg zeppelin catching fire…
OPINION: Local Control of Schools in Colorado
Recently, focus has been on Federal government issues, but local government and specifically school board issues have also risen in the eyes of the public…
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
Buyers – if you see it and you like it, buy it now! I don’t expect prices to drop. I do not see a bubble…
Colorado Releases First Draft of ‘Department of Early Childhood’ Plan
In November 2020, Colorado voters overwhelmingly passed a ballot initiative (Proposition EE) to direct new tax revenues to a voluntary universal preschool program…
EDITORIAL: Budget Season in Colorado, Not to be Confused with Hunting Season
The Colorado rules specify that a government body must hear a presentation of their draft budget by October 15 each year…
Reactions to ‘Bears Ears National Monument’ Proclamation
“Now the real work starts. This announcement is only a down payment on President Biden’s America the Beautiful initiative…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Celebrating Indigenous Columbus People’s Day
President Biden had issued a proclamation, marking October 11 as Indigenous People’s Day. The President had also issued a proclamation, marking October 11 as Columbus Day…
HMPRESENTLY: Time to Hang Up His Cleats?
But in contrast to all that, there was an article, in the Arizona Daily Star, about a 4,200 mile road trip that revealed something, perhaps, unexpected and refreshing…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: We Blew It
After college elites insinuated themselves into our education system, which they dominated as “experts” based on their education degrees…
LETTER: When Was the Last Time You Were Pregnant?
About a decade ago, I had a client who asked me if I would sign a petition from his church. I asked him what the petition was for…
San Juan National Forest to Conduct Pile Burning This Fall and Winter
The Pagosa Ranger District plans to burn slash piles near the following locations northwest of Pagosa Springs…
EDITORIAL: When a River Runs Through It, Legally Speaking…
In 1983, Colorado Attorney General Woodard wrote an opinion — which is just an opinion, not settled law…
Save the Date for Sullivan Family Concert, November 6
All concert proceeds go to the Jim and Elizabeth Sullivan Foundation for the Arts to provide scholarships for deserving local youth…
VIDEO: The LPEA Annual Meeting, In Case You Missed It
Members were invited, at the end of the meeting, to pose questions, and the staff did their best to answer them…
HMPRESENTLY: Neighborhood Vibes
Even large birds that, this time of year, hunt for small fish in the lagoons, were kicking back for the moment…
OPINION: SJBPH Updates Local Public Health Advisory
SJBPH strongly encourages business owners and operators of public indoor spaces to fully adhere to the advisory…
Archuleta School District Seeking Bus Drivers
“Due to required COVID-19 quarantine among our bus drivers coupled with a limited supply of substitute bus drivers…”
ESSAY: Wrestling with Infinity
“This is what I do,” he said. “I make stuff. I give it away…”