“We have seen what happens when ‘management’ of wolves is returned to hostile state wildlife agencies disinterested in maintaining robust, stable, and genetically diverse wolf populations…”
FIELD NOTES: Lessons Learned from Colorado Wildfires, Part One
Before last summer, the Hayman Fire was the largest wildfire in Colorado’s recorded history, at over 138,114 acres…
EDITORIAL: One Hell of a Year, Part Thirteen
Where is our vaccine for hatred? Seems like the new administration in Washington DC could focus some serious effort on that little project…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Jaywalking Through America
Criminal activities can be fascinating. When viewed from a reasonable distance…
Colorado Graduation Rates Still Climbing…but a Decline on the Way?
“Many things have moved to a virtual space. We are hearing about a big push toward virtual internships and career fairs and an increase in industry-sponsored projects….”
Colorado Reports MIS-C Cases in Children
“There’s still a lot we don’t know about MIS-C, and the notable increase in cases is a clear reminder that our children are also at risk of serious complications from COVID-19…”
EDITORIAL: One Hell of a Year, Part Twelve
“I thought, ‘If these people are getting a vaccine, why isn’t my mother?’” Sandford said…
The Pros and Cons of Strong Towns, Part Two
The neighborhood I live in used to have a dozen different grocery stores. Today it has none…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Almost Perfect Cat
My cat, Roscoe, is nearly perfect. Not bad, for a $20 donation to the Humane Society. But… can he compete with Qoobo?
OPINION: Rep. Boebert’s Seditious Behavior
I wouldn’t normally take notice of ‘Mean Girls’ antics, but I work as a political columnist for a statewide newspaper. It’s literally my job to follow her…
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
On September 1st, sales were up 1% for the year. After an extremely busy fall, we ended the year up 32%…
LPEA Seeking Scholarship Applicants
“One of my favorite things about being a non-profit electric cooperative is how much we get to give back to our community,” said LPEA CEO Jessica Matlock….
ESSAY: The Ever-changing Shape of Love
Love is the only force strong enough to be the unifying energy that ties our broken country back together. Hate can’t do it. Hate and fear have polarized us. We need to choose…
‘United Way Ski Day’ Tomorrow at Wolf Creek
Wolf Creek Ski Area will offer discounted full-day tickets to benefit United Way on Wednesday, January 13…
EDITORIAL: One Hell of a Year, Part Eleven
He also noted that “the truth is always the bitterest of pills to swallow…”
New Year, New Laws for Colorado
Some of the new laws that went into effect this month resulted from ballot measures put before the voters last November. Other changes have resulted from legislation passed during last year’s General Assembly sessions…
The Pros and Cons of Strong Towns, Part One
In terms of strong arguments against, there are two common ones that are weak and then one really good one that is never made…
OPINION: Emergency Response
Right now, I would call 911 if I saw a home on fire. That call would make the fire department the first responder. No guns needed…
Center for Western Priorities Launches ’30×30′ Conservation Effort
The ‘Winning the West 2020’ poll, taken before the 2020 election, showed overwhelming approval for the 30×30 initiative in Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, and New Mexico…