The Pine Gulch Fire has burned an estimated 139,007 acres in an area north of Grand Junction. It was ignited by a lightning strike on July 31, and is 87% contained…
New Poll: Economic and Social Fault Lines in Colorado
“They want to ensure that COVID testing, treatment and vaccines are available free of charge, but they also want the state to step up and help with the pandemic’s other impacts – from food to housing to mental health treatment…”
HMPRESENTLY: What’s It Called? A Rock and a Hard Place?
Seeing this Boston Herald headline — “Biopharma CEOs sign pledge committing to safety and science in hunt for COVID-19 vaccine” – I realized that fear may still be working…
EDITORIAL: Your Thoughts About Water? Part Four
Lately, some folks have been pointing to the University of Nebraska “Drought Monitor” maps, and reminding us that ‘climate change’ is very real and the American West is destined to become drier…
READY, FIRE, AIM: When Hell Freezes Over
When I looked out the window Monday morning, and found the blood-red sun shining through a thick haze of smoke… and my cherished San Juan Mountains also hidden from view…
OPINION: Colorado Commission of Higher Education Supports Repeal of Gallagher Amendment
The repeal of Gallagher could result in additional state funding for higher education tuition and a decreased burden on students and families…
St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church Annual Clothing Giveaway
We will begin collecting clothes on Saturday, September 19 at 9am in our church parking lot. We will continue to collect on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, September 21, 22 and 23 from 9am to 12pm…
OPINION: The Politics of Full-Fat Milk
The current proposed 2020-25 Draft Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) are once again not allowing full-fat dairy products into schools….
OPINION: A Return to Decency
Many of us think there is much wrong with our government. Things need to change. But the change has to be more than shaking up and tearing down…
Altered Mindsets: Marijuana Making a Mark in Red States
“It’s becoming normalized for people,” Schweich said. “People know that other states are legalizing it and the sky has not fallen…”
EDITORIAL: Your Thoughts About Water? Part Three
“…A group of farmers sat around a patio shaking their heads, frowning, frustration etched on their faces — down by 150,000 acre-feet of water below their aquifer-pumping target…”
HMPRESENTLY: God, That’s Good!
“There are no strangers” at Rodney Scott’s restaurants — he has more than one location, now. “Everyone has a seat at our table…”
LETTER: Lauren Boebert vs The Constitution
Never one to shy away from publicity, our GOP District 3 Sarah Palin wanna-be candidate for Congress has been busy. She wants us to believe that dark forces of the “deep state” are at work to destroy America…
EDITORIAL: Your Thoughts About Water? Part Two
To get back to the Strategic Plan, I will note that this particular 40-page draft was written primarily by the six Board members who were serving during the past two years…
EDITORIAL: Health, and Safety, in Pagosa Springs… Part Two
The report provided to the Town Council on Tuesday noted the issue of ‘visual clutter’. This challenge — the avoidance of ‘visual clutter’ — has more than one problematic aspect…
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
One word sums it up: Wow! I’ve been selling real estate here for over 30 years. These past 60 days have been the busiest I’ve ever seen…
Racing Against the Census Clock
Knowing what’s at stake, civic-minded nonprofit groups across the Mountain West have stepped in to help, doggedly working to ensure their communities are counted through outreach efforts…
EDITORIAL: Health, and Safety, in Pagosa Springs… Part One
Apparently, parents no longer feel safe allowing younger children to walk home from school. Even grandparents feel insecure making the trip on foot, it would seem…
Higher Tax Burdens on Colorado’s Poorest Citizens
“Both the historic roots of where certain tax tools come from, and then also the distributional effects of the use of certain tools, can have huge racial equity effects. And I think we see that play out in Colorado pretty heavily…”