In Colorado, the wolf has been functionally extinct for nearly 80 years and remains so today. More than ever, we need wolves to restore the balance in our mountain ecosystems…
EDITORIAL: Colorado Counties Struggle to Stay ‘Open’
“I know we are all very tired of the virus. Fatigue is setting in. That’s why we’re seeing these numbers increase. But the virus is not tired of us. It’s still deadly…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: My High-Fat Future
Okay, so this might not seem like much of a humor article, so far. Oil companies going bankrupt; that’s not really funny. But I’m sorry, it is funny. As in ‘ironic’…
Trump Administration Opens Tongass National Forest to Logging
“As the West burns due to climate change, the Trump administration is doing everything it can to further accelerate this human-caused disaster…”
OPINION: Hunger Relief Organizations Remove Trump Letter from Food Boxes
The boxes with the letter contained in them was first received by food distribution organizations in Denver on Wednesday, September 30…
EDITORIAL: Imaginary Places Without People, Part Three
We now have a massive mural going up on the side of the Goodman’s department store, painted by artist Markus Hughes…
Wolf Creek Opens 2020-2021 Ski Season Today, October 28
The storm was welcomed after such dry weather. It came in with significant moisture and warm temperatures which later became very cold, topping off the slopes with some light powder…
EDITORIAL: Confusion Around Proposition 117?
But it didn’t take our elected and appointed government officials too long to figure out ways to grow government without “raising taxes”…
HMPRESENTLY: PR Crisis in Heaven
Oh Lord, we’re closely monitoring a situation involving a rather fiendish individual in the American government…
US Senators Urge VA to Follow Through on Promises to End Veteran Suicide Epidemic
“On January 9, 2018, the President signed Executive Order (EO) 13822 entitled ‘Supporting our Veterans During Their Transition from Uniformed Service to Civilian Life’….”
Parents, Ask Your Child’s School About Reading Instruction
The idea behind the tool is to help parents “traverse that educationese” and empower them to have real conversations about how schools teach reading…
Fire Restrictions End Today in San Juan National Forest
The majority of the San Juan National Forest has received measurable rain and snowfall, and fire danger has moderated…
EDITORIAL: Imaginary Places Without People, Part Two
Would the Town government provide a public wall, somewhere in downtown, to accommodate Ms. Lewis’ mural?…
Got Voting Questions? Here Are Some Answers…
The Secretary of State recommends delivering ballots in person in the final eight days before the election. If you mailed them before that, they should arrive in time.
EDITORIAL: But… What If I Die Before November 3?
“We are asking all Coloradans to act with an abundance of caution to reverse these worrying trends. Right now, the virus is spreading when people from multiple households attend [social] gatherings…”
What to Expect on Election Night in Colorado
Secretary of state’s office predicts 75% to 80% of ballots will be counted by midday November 4…
HMPRESENTLY: Seeing The Tax Cut Through Rose-Colored Glasses
Spinning information can be habit forming; that’s why — if you happen to be a PR spokesperson — you try your darnedest to be somewhat disciplined…
Colorado Submits COVID Vaccination Plan to CDC
The CDPHE is committed to distributing a safe and effective vaccine and to working closely with local public health agencies, health care providers and other partners to distribute the vaccine as equitably and efficiently as possible…
EDITORIAL: Imaginary Places Without People, Part One
Living in a democracy as we do, we can submit our ballots — if we so desire — without knowing much at all about the candidates and issues. Or we can leave boxes unchecked, if we’re feeling uncertain…