2020’s record drought and wildfire seasons have left deep ecological and economic scars — with impacts that will persist for many years to come….
HMPRESENTLY: Baffled, Befuddled, and Perplexed
In the perception business, persona is a big deal. Endearing, pleasing personas… that’s what you want people in the public eye to project…
OPINION: A Plan for Strong Rural Communities
America’s rural places are economically and culturally fragile, lagging urbanized areas in key metrics of health and success. The gap is growing…
EDITORIAL: Why Can’t Johnny Read? Part Four
Children notice how the world operates, and — whether they consciously realize it or not — they want to fit in, and become active participants in the society around them…
EDITORIAL: Archuleta County Commissioners vs. San Juan Basin Health, Part Two
So, what exactly does the Archuleta BOCC hope to accomplish, with a resolution misaligned with state law?
READY FIRE, AIM: The Daily Post 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
While an undersized waffle maker is not technically a ‘food’, it is capable of producing something closely resembling ‘food’…
ESSAY: Dreams and Perception, Part Six
In fact, modern science has made very little headway in explaining why humans (and other life forms) experience nocturnal dreams…
COVID Outbreak at Durango Assisted Living Facility
“We’ve seen numerous outbreaks in assisted living facilities throughout the state, so we knew that this was a place to devote testing, education, and close coordination with our partners…”
LETTER: The Cost of the COVID Vaccines
The three main funding sources for pharmaceutical research are: National Institute for Health (NIH), University labs (often funded by taxpayers), and non-profit organizations like the Gates Foundation…
‘Space Mysteries’ Calendars Now on Sale
The ‘Deep Space Mysteries’ calendars are an exceptional gift for yourself or some other lucky person during this COVID Pandemic…
EDITORIAL: Archuleta County Commissioners vs. San Juan Basin Health, Part One
According to its website, SJBPH “has improved the health and environment of the Southwest Colorado community” for the past 70 years…
EDITORIAL: Why Can’t Johnny Read? Part Three
Could it be that America — never a place known for its universal literacy — is even less interested in ‘reading’ than ever before?
READY, FIRE, AIM: Santa Reveals His Politics
The third float featured Santa Claus, making his traditional appearance in his magical, reindeer-drawn sleigh, accompanied by Ms. Claus and several elves…
ESSAY: Dreams and Perception, Part Five
The day after Thanksgiving, I awoke from a dream that — unlike most of my dreams, my thousands of dreams — left a mark on my waking consciousness…
Colorado Democratic Legislators Lay Out Special Session Agenda
“We have to do everything possible in Colorado to help families, workers and businesses get through the challenging months ahead,” said Speaker KC Becker, D-Boulder…
Governor Polis & His Partner Test Positive
Earlier this evening, Marlon and I found out that we have both tested positive for COVID-19. We are currently asymptomatic…
HUMOR: A New Name for the Republican Party?
Sources inside the White House say the President is serious about acknowledging Biden as president-elect, on the condition that the GOP formally change its name…
EDITORIAL: Why Can’t Johnny Read? Part Two
It seems possible that most US adults cannot fully understand the two sentences quoted at the very top of this morning’s article…
ESSAY: Dreams and Perception, Part Four
“Together, these results suggest that people engage in motivated interpretation of their dreams and that these interpretations impact their everyday lives…”