At its June 25 special meeting, the Town Council voted unanimously to remove me from the Planning Commission, “without cause…”
Colorado’s US Congressman Joe Neguse Leads New ‘Wildfire Caucus’
“In response to a crisis, you need action groups to adapt to that crisis. But you also have to address the underlying cause of the crisis…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Pandemic Wine-Food Pairings
This selection pairs perfectly with Carlo Rossi Chianti, a classic Italian table wine that’s rich in flavor and goes well with various chicken dishes…
‘Welcome Service Program’ Returns to Pagosa
We will be creating a brochure with the participating businesses, their location on a map and some important service phone numbers that new residents can easily reference…
Colorado Guidance for ‘Phase 1’ Vaccine Providers
If faced with a choice of wasting vaccine doses or vaccinating someone earlier, providers should choose to vaccinate someone earlier…
OPINION: Early Childhood Councils Can Be Our ‘Super Connectors’
How do we weather the current crises and prolonged period of limited resources without jeopardizing critical support for Colorado children and their families?
EDITORIAL: One Hell of a Year, Part Six
“We’re certainly seeing an increased number of visitors coming into town. Those are the folks that we don’t have to invite back…”
ON EDGE: A Mountain Town Businessman Searches for Balance
He and other parents weigh the instinct to lock kids down against the desire to allow them the kind of freedoms that drew them to the community in the first place…
Heading Off the Next Pandemic
“Now an infected person can be on a plane to Paris or New York before they know they have it…”
Stay Safe in the National Forest
With winter comes snowy adventures and a new set of activities to enjoy. Winter also brings challenges, changes in road and campground status, and new safety considerations…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: The Enlightened Society I was Born Into
Case in point. I recently had an extended conversation with a bright young man. He is a polite, soft-spoken, articulate college graduate…
Colorado’s Eviction Ban Expires
Approximately 36% of Colorado adults are currently living in households that are not current on their rent or mortgage payments…
OPINION: A Prescription for US Health Care
The racial and ethnic disparities exposed by COVID-19 have energized the health sector and policymakers to address health equity…
EDITORIAL: One Hell of a Year, Part Five
“I’m trying to get a better understanding of the intent of the LUDC, and would like to know if you agree with my general understanding…”
EDITORIAL: Reincarnation Gets a Bit Dicey
The US Congress had a million things to worry about, as they struggled over the past few months to cobble together a compromise COVID relief bill, HR 133…
OPINION: Burning And Learning? Wild Horses Reduce Frequency and Intensity of Wildfire
People in Australia are learning from the latest US research and empirical results on wildfires and reducing both the frequency and intensity of wildfire…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Am I Essential Yet?
I think we can all agree that prison guards are more essential than school teachers and childcare workers and grocery store employees…
VIDEO: Snow Conditions Lead to Unusual Avalanche Danger in Colorado
Slope angle matters! Crossing under even small steep slopes, like road cuts or gully walls, could be dangerous…
HMPRESENTLY: Maybe You Remember the TV Show, ‘Gomer Pyle’?
This would be totally weird and unprecedented in the nation’s history. That’s why the judge, thankfully, tossed out Congressman Gohmert’s lawsuit…