My adventure started Christmas Eve. It was cold and blustery and I had the park mostly to myself…
EDITORIAL: On Our Own, with No Direction Home… Part Three
“One of the things we heard about at the 2019 conference, and that we’re investigating and trying to learn more about, are Community Land Trusts — and what that could possibly mean for housing…”
Sandhill Cranes Arriving in Monte Vista
The festival includes expert-led crane- and hawk-viewing tours, adventures to unique natural areas in the San Luis Valley, wildlife presentations, nature movies and a kid’s coloring contest…
‘Freedom of the Press’ Attorney to Serve Colorado Journalists
“Colorado journalists face a number of legal issues, including high fees for obtaining public records and the misuse of exceptions and exclusions in the public records law to deny requests…”
Is the future of teaching homegrown? Colorado lawmakers hope so…
“We heard even today, educators have to work two or three jobs. Why go into education? We need our young people to see the positive side of it…”
Youth Volleyball, Adult Soccer, T-Ball Registration
The Recreation Department is accepting youth volleyball registration for the 9-10 and 11-12 age group through February 24…
EDITORIAL: On Our Own, with No Direction Home… Part Two
This massive MID tax giveaway to mostly very wealthy families has been staunchly defended, since the 1950s, by America’s real estate industry as necessary to keep real estate prices headed upwards…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Groupthink
There is an old saying that “a camel is horse designed by a committee”! That came to mind as I was reading Bill Hudson’s series READ MORE
EDITORIAL: On Our Own, with No Direction Home… Part One
We also heard some discussion by the Council members… but no firm decisions were made. The direction forward remains unclear…
PHOTO ESSAY: Charter School ‘Food Security Task Force’ on Research Mission
“They were very scientific, but we learned about the shelf life of produce and how hard it is to grow in a 90-day growing season”, said 4th grader Zaiden….
Colorado Bills to Expand Mental Health Training for Teachers Move Forward
“Our educators are on the front lines,” said state Sen. Rhonda Fields, an Aurora Democrat and the bill’s sponsor. “They see the risk factors…”
HMPRESENTLY: It’s Brussels, Not Brussel Sprouts?
Suppose, as a kid, I happened to be competing in a spelling bee, and lost, all because of Brussels sprouts?
OPINION: Trump’s and Netanyahu’s Folly
Do Trump and Netanyahu understand the implications of what they have done?
PROGRESS REPORT: Wings Early Childhood Center
Construction is complete. Current efforts include obtaining state licensing, furnishing the classrooms and hiring teaching staff…
OPINION: A Stain on American Democracy
I’ve met many immigrants across this country, and I still haven’t met anybody with a stronger accent than my grandparents had, and I have never met anybody who were greater patriots than they were…
Colorado State Forest Service Adds New Forester in Pagosa Springs
“I feel that taking care of our forest ecosystems is something we can all be a part of: Healthy forests mean healthy communities….”
EDITORIAL: Colorado Parents, Kids Saying ‘No’ to Contact Sports? Part Two
Denver parent Alicia Maestas agrees the game is too dangerous for her 11-year-old son, who now plays non-contact flag football…
OPINION: Bloomberg Plan Will Protect Americans, and Their Children
There are common sense steps we can take to make our children and our communities safer. And there are leaders who are making the right choices, who aren’t beholden to special interests…
EDITORIAL: Colorado Parents, Kids Saying ‘No’ to Contact Sports? Part One
“This bill has no teeth,” the Republican said in a committee hearing. “There’s no enforcement provision. There’s no penalty provision. There’s not even a reporting provision…”