“We must be clear that under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body (through injection, ingestion or any other route)…”
Pagosa Springs Medical Center Safety Protocols
At this time, we are requiring everyone to be screened at the screening tent in front of the PSMC building before they can enter the building…
HMPRESENTLY: Slicey and Dicey?
Companies that manufacture disinfectants were issuing warnings, so folks wouldn’t start swallowing or injecting sanitizing products…
OPINION: My Father, the Prophet Ted from Brooklyn
He saw first hand and lived the day-to-day reality of a militaristic, authoritarian governmental policy of extreme nationalism. He existed at the end of where that road leads…
One Reason Poor People Haven’t Received Their Stimulus Checks
The IRS has had trouble getting money to people quickly because millions of Americans pay for their tax preparation through a baroque system of middlemen…
COVID DIARIES COLORADO: One Day in the Pandemic, Part One
Most patients waiting at the open-sided tent were screened in advance and recommended for the tests after showing symptoms…
EDITORIAL: Who’s to Blame? Part One
Dr. Fauci is an easy target, if you absolutely need to blame someone. Donald Trump is another easy target. Jared Polis is yet another. You can easily blame the Chinese government. You can blame Fox News…
EDITORIAL: The Weld County Renegades
“…the governor made a decision of what is an essential business. I have no idea how you determine that pot shops are essential businesses, but those were included in this…”
Governor Polis Issues His Latest Orders
Offices can reopen at 50% reduced in-person staffing capacity, if best practices are being implemented to protect the health and safety of employees…
FICTION: When the Birds Stopped Singing
It was strangely addictive. Some considered it a vice. How could they? It was totally harmless…
OPINION: Colorado Medical Society Urges Next Steps
It is critical that testing — including efficient and available access to this testing by physicians, contact tracing and other surveillance activities — is expanded or all of this work is threatened…
US Senators Announce ‘Health Force’ Legislation
“Just as President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Civilian Conservation Corps and Works Progress Administration mobilized millions of Americans during one of the most trying times in our nation’s history…”
EDITORIAL: Tourism in the Time of Cholera, Part Eight
“I think as the restrictions are released, you might see a lot of activity coming from the Front Range. Which is a double-edged sword…”
EDITORIAL: Looking Forward to College?
“Students are wondering whether college campuses will be safe or even open later this year…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: I Hate Masks
I am not going to win this thing with logic. Logic has no bearing whatsoever on the situation…
EDITORIAL: Mr. Roane is Awarded His Fees
“As you can imagine, the County has been quick, consistent, and public in their criticism of my actions….”
HMPRESENTLY: Present and Past
“But what if the erosion of values in business is a big deal? Particularly as more people question the nation’s role and standing in a changing world….”
EDITORIAL: Tourism in the Time of Cholera, Part Seven
“This is exciting for Colorado, and it validates the way we market the state. It’s great news — especially with all the economic downturns…”
HMPRESENTLY: More Nose and Mouth Room, Plus Non-Slip Features
But what I’m noticing, far more, is the tailoring of face masks, I guess that’s the word for it…