By and large, Coloradans have worked hard to stay safe. As we pass the one year mark, it’d be a shame to lose these gains in the coming weeks and months…
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Commission Announces John Bush’s Retirement
“John has been an incredible asset to the Cumbres & Toltec and has poured his heart and soul into the organization…”
Colorado Service Industry Workers Facing Health Risks, Stress
“It’s just so frustrating… I’m so confused about, am I an essential worker or not? Why is my job worth risking my life for?”
EDITORIAL: The Old Growth Forest
The new growth wasn’t equal to the old growth…
‘Early Thanksgiving’ at Loaves & Fishes This Thursday, Nov. 19
The annual feast, offered free to the public will include roasted turkey, savory dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans and pie…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Cockroaches & Fruit Flies
According to what Mr. Ball reveals about cockroaches, it seems that they run away when they detect air movements…
SJBPH Director Liane Jollon Nominated for ‘Outstanding Government Service’ Award
“Liane truly has a way of fiercely fighting for critical resources that many smaller communities often lack, yet, she does so with the type of passion that yields results…”
HMPRESENTLY: The Characteristics of Great Leaders
As I got older, I became aware of my father’s management style, of his knack for listening to what people had to say…
‘Lighting Contest’ Applications Due Tomorrow, November 18
For the residents of Archuleta County, a competition will be held to test their creativity. Cash awards will be issued…
9Health Fairs Canceled Until Further Notice
Given the continuing impacts from COVID-19 and the unpredictable future, the 9Health Fair board of trustees decided to reduce operations of the organization…
EDITORIAL: The Learning Curve, Part Three
This decision is indeed a difficult one, knowing that the ability of a hospital like Mercy Regional to provide the highest level of care depends upon being fully staffed…
‘Shop with a Cop’ Accepting Donations for 2020 Christmas Event
This year the FOP Lodge 8 will again be hosting a one-day event in Durango and a one-day event in Pagosa Springs…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Toxic People
I sometimes imagine myself as the head of a large corporation, pulling down a multi-million-dollar annual salary and making hefty donations to my favorite politicians…
VIDEO: How to Be at Home
This animation, built upon a poem written and spoken by Tanya Davis, was created in Andrea Dorfman in her home studio in Halifax, Nova Scotia, while in social isolation…
ACLU, Colorado Department of Corrections Resolve COVID-19 Lawsuit
Although today’s filing resolves the case against the DOC, the case against Governor Polis continues…
It’s Winter Driving Time
Just as you need to get used to your sea legs when sailing, you need to be ready for snow when driving and how your vehicle will respond to different surface textures…
Wolf Creek Ski Area Running Seven Lifts, 98% Open
A recent series of storms delivered 38 inches of new snow to the north-facing mountainside, bringing its season total to 77 inches. Wolf Creek was the only Colorado ski area to open in October this year…
EDITORIAL: The Learning Curve, Part Two
The news about the pandemic’s effects on public education is mostly depressing lately. Philadelphia is the latest major American public school district to postpone or retreat from in-person instruction…
OPINION: Our Work to Provide Health Equity Continues
At The Colorado Health Foundation, we will be impatient, unapologetic and passionate about centering racial justice in all that we do, like never before…