The postponement of the state track meet by the Colorado High School Athletic Association (Herald, May 18) is just another example of how we on the Western Slope are the forgotten members of that organization.
Two years ago Bayfield had a Saturday state baseball game in Greeley postponed. The team returned to Bayfield for a Sunday graduation, and then drove all the way back to Greeley for a game early Monday morning. Treatment of our teams in state competition always has a hint that pairings and scheduling favor the Front Range.
I have a suggestion. Why don’t the Southwest Colorado schools join the New Mexico Activies Association? They probably would love to have our fees and competitions. Maybe we could work out a deal to be selective, participating only in certain sports like track? A trip to Albuquerque seems more palatable than to Denver.
Schools in eastern California participate in the Nevada association. Imagine being from a California school and bragging that you won the Nevada state championship. This may sound silly, but I think it is worth considering.
Some creative school administrator should think outside the box and research this possibility.
Dan Ford
Bayfield
