For over thirty five years and a membership in excess of 1,000, the club has provided a skiing and social outlet for those over 50, come and enjoy the fun…
EDITORIAL: Looking into the Town Government’s Crystal Ball, Part Five
During the Obama administration, the FCC changed the definition of “broadband” from 4/1 (4 Mbps down, 1 Mbps up) to 25/3. This new definition drew attention to the “digital divide”…
Teachers Rally on ‘National Day of Action’ as School Reopening Debate Continues
Milwaukee teachers tacked demands to the door of the state’s education agency that included a statewide order to keep school buildings closed and an end to standardized testing…
HMPRESENTLY: The Street Sweeper, Bipartisanship… and a Coherent COVID Strategy
We occasionally see the street sweeper, one of those trucks slowly lumbering along streets, sweeping away debris with big, round brushes on the bottom of the truck…
US Census Encourages Coloradans to ‘Stop the Knock’
Census takers must complete a virtual COVID-19 training on social distancing protocols and other health and safety guidance before beginning their work in Colorado neighborhoods…
EDITORIAL: Looking into the Town Government’s Crystal Ball, Part Four
According to the thoughtful discussions I witnessed on Friday, the COVID crisis has now taken a back seat to several more important issues…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Why I Embrace Social Distancing
I can give you a bunch of reasons why Darlene and I deserved to get a divorce. Most could be filed in the dossier labeled “Irreconcilable Differences”…
Colorado Colleges Strive to Maximize Value
Annual ‘The Road to Affordability: Reducing Cost and Maximizing Value’ report underscores the importance of containing college costs…
San Juan Conservation District Welcomes Grass Seed Orders
A native grass mixture, dryland pasture mix, native wildflower mix and a wildlife mix are available. Erosion control blankets are also being offered…
Steam Through the Rockies in Your Own Private Rail Car…
Because of COVID-19 safe practices and restrictions, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is making this dream a reality by offering an unprecedented special opportunity to rent your own personal rail car at a fraction of the typical cost….
EDITORIAL: Looking into the Town Government’s Crystal Ball, Part Three
“When I die, my epitaph… is going to read: ‘I joked about every prominent man of my time, but I never met a man I didn’t like.’ I am so proud of that, I can hardly wait to die so it can be carved…”
HMPRESENTLY: Incomplete Sentences, With Grammar That’s Not So Good
I recalled something in the news on TV, about a lady in her 90s, and her son, who reside on a parcel of land near a Trump Organization golf course, out there in Scotland….
READY, FIRE, AIM: Why Didn’t They Use Their Heads?
I came across a book at the thrift store yesterday, and snapped it right up. A Dozen Dinosaurs; by Richard Armour; illustrations by Paul Galdone; McGraw-Hill,1967. In good condition…
Songwriter Sunny Gable Releases New EP, ‘Little Things’
“Like many artists, I slowly came to terms with the fact that the changes we were seeing were not temporary. So in the spirit of forging on despite difficult circumstances, I decided to record and produce an EP of songs…”
OPINION: When NOT to Call the Police
As former Dallas Police Chief David Brown and many other officials have noted, the police have unwisely been pushed to the forefront in “treating” those battling mental health and addictions…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Fruit Bats Speak Their Minds
A group of ‘neuroecologists’ have been analyzing the unpleasantly high-pitched squeals of Egyptian fruit bats in order to find out what, exactly, the bats are talking about…
EDITORIAL: Looking into the Town Government’s Crystal Ball, Part Two
I have no idea (as of 7am this morning) where, exactly, that particular discussion might be headed. The housing crisis? The fake “urban renewal authority”? More corporate welfare for certain private developers?
Colorado’s General Election Will Be Held on November 3
This announcement comes in response to President Trump’s assertion that the election could be moved or delayed due to COVID-19 and unfounded claims related to vote by mail…
Governor Polis Announces Mask Distribution to All K-12 Schools
“Keeping teachers, students, and school staff as safe as possible as kids head back to school is our top priority. We are thrilled to be working to distribute medical-grade masks to educators across our state…”