“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…”
‘Woof Creek’ Sled Dog Races in South Fork, Valentine’s Weekend
Though Siberian Huskies are traditionally used in dog sledding, Woof Creek spectators could see everything from hounds and Rottweilers to pointers, poodles and boxers…
EDITORIAL: A Healthy Discussion About an Unhealthy Project? Part Three
“Last, I feel we need to make additional efforts to educate our community about the services we provide, but also our structure and how we operate…”
OPINION: Senate Bill 20-102 Could Ensure Women’s Safety When Receiving Medical Care
While thankfully we don’t often hear of these reports, we can’t be naïve to believe sexual assaults and abuses don’t happen in this context within our small community…
Terminally Ill, He Wanted Aid-In-Dying. His Catholic Hospital Said No.
In the past two years, Diffendaffer and his fledgling group, Dying With Dignity of the Rockies, have helped more than 50 terminally ill Coloradans obtain medications to end their lives…
EDITORIAL: A Healthy Discussion About an Unhealthy Project? Part Two
“We should have a comprehensive list of potential partners… see if we can find somebody interested in partnering up with us, because — as far as PAWSD is concerned — we can’t afford to build a dam….”
LETTER: Senator Gardner Profits from Special Interest Lobbyists at Fundraiser
Coloradans are demanding protections for our public lands. We are struggling with the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs…
New Law Would Promote Better Health Care for Colorado’s Aging Population
“Our growing senior population deserves compassionate and capable health care, but right now Colorado simply doesn’t have enough physicians to care for them…”
EDITORIAL: A Healthy Discussion About an Unhealthy Project? Part One
Some divorces are ugly, and the divorce between PAWSD and SJWCD could have been viewed that way, except that the two boards jointly own 666 acres of gazing land…
Elk Management Meeting Scheduled for Pagosa Springs
In an effort to give people an opportunity to learn about elk management and provide input, CPW is conducting separate public meetings…