“In-person learning is essential to the well-being and safety of our students, as well as the future of our economy…”
EDITORIAL: When Automobiles Ruled the Earth, Part Six
If Tony Seba is correct, the Texas and Alberta economies just took a metaphorical bullet to the head…
OPINION: Drain Lake Powell, Not Colorado Farms
As with any water crisis, advocates and government officials work overtime to come up with solutions that will meet their narrow needs…
Pagosa Peak Open School Among Colorado Charter Schools Receiving New RISE Grants
“We are always looking for ways to engage all learners in real-world projects. This opportunity will allow us to grow as educators…”
Partners Needed to Ensure Colorado Youth Have Access to Meals This Summer
According to a recent poll by Hunger Free Colorado, more than 50% of families are currently struggling to put food on the table…
Wildfire Mitigation and Your Colorado Tax Return
If you are a resident and have done work to reduce fuels and wildfire threats you can claim this subtraction on your Colorado state tax return…
Colorado COVID Variant Cases Remain Low
“Since discovering the strain through residential facility testing, our State lab has been routinely screening for the B 1.1.7 variant…”
OPINION: The Words That Kill Rivers
If you are a professional environmentalist and trained in water law or hydrology, you’re taught this language in college and law school…
EDITORIAL: When Automobiles Ruled the Earth, Part Five
Archuleta County witnessed a surprisingly prosperous summer — despite, or possibly because of, the global COVID crisis…
Colorado Teachers, Child Care Workers Next in Line for Vaccine
The state’s aiming to make sure teachers, school staff and child care workers can get their first doses of the Pfizer and BioNTech or Moderna vaccine within three weeks of February 8, Polis said…
READY, AIM, FIRE: Pessimists of the World, Unite!
But I have to agree with Ms. Gorvett’s perspective on one thing. Happiness is totally overrated. And totally useless…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: If You’re Wearing a Mask… Why Do I Need To?
As Roger McGuinn said, “I saw the great blunder my teachers had made, scientific delirium madness….”
HMPRESENTLY: Workarounds, Conspiracy Theories, and Such
When something’s difficult and challenging to work through, it’s encouraging to see people sharing skills, teaming up and helping out…
Medicaid Mismanagement Draws Colorado Lawmakers’ Scrutiny
Auditors estimated that between 2% and 10% of the total number of people who received Medicaid benefits over the fiscal year were ineligible for the program…
In Rural Colorado, Vaccines Help Assisted Living Homes Crack Open the Doors
“There is a sense of community in our smaller, rural counties that we’re all kind of looking out for each other…”
EDITORIAL: When Automobiles Ruled the Earth, Part Four
Our state and federal governments are fond of handing out grants to help communities build government projects — but they don’t hand out money for operating and maintaining those grant-funded projects…
Colorado Vaccinations, by the Numbers
Earlier this week, Governor Polis was joined by State Epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herhily to provide an update on Colorado’s vaccine distribution efforts…
TROOPER TIPS: A Rather Blustery Drive
As Winnie the Pooh stated. “It undoubtably looks like a rather blustery day.” As that silly old bear stated so many years ago, it still rings true…
National Fire Fighters Safety Symposium to be Held Online
“The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation relies on strong collaborative relationships to assist us in accomplishing our mission…”