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Water Managers: For-profit investors should stay out of our water

We may not always agree on the particulars of water policy and water use in the Centennial State, but we all recognize the importance of the Colorado River to our statewide economy and our C...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Gary Skiba: Wolf restoration should begin sooner, not later

In November, voters passed Proposition 114, directing Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to reintroduce gray wolves to Colorado no later than the end of 2023. The last known wild...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

India Sylvester: We must acknowledge Black people’s specific contributions to society

As we begin our annual celebration of Black History Month in the United States, I – a Black woman working in corporate America – am both proud and disappointed. I am proud of the many accomp...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

When classic country music calls

Country music has come a long way. Some may say too long of a way, as the country music of modern country radio and country music awards shows doesn’t reflect the country music that began wi...

DATE: Feb 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

What’s better, a cupcake or a gluten-free cupcake?

Should you be eating a gluten-free diet? Maybe you are curious to know if it will help you feel better. Gluten is probably the most vilified food protein in America. About 5% of t...

DATE: Feb 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

New mom not in the mood for love

Dear Abby: I am a first-time mommy of a beautiful 2½-month-old little boy. I should also mention that I’m 40 years old. My husband is constantly asking for sex. I mean, every day. I hone...

DATE: Feb 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Letter: Claims of constitutional rights are often wrong

A lot of people falsely utilize the Constitution as a shield for selfish conduct. However, “free speech” doesn’t mean one can yell “fire” in a crowded theater; nor does free spe...

DATE: Feb 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

All out of whack with Snowdown’s absence

Dear Action Line: With no Snowdown this year, how do we know when to take down our Christmas lights? – Pro Crazzinator Dear Pro: Well, Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Inauguration Day co...

DATE: Feb 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Elections are a chance to let your voice be heard

With every election comes new opportunities. It’s a cliché and probably redundant for me to say this, but now more than ever we need to know who is running for City Council and th...

DATE: Jan 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Rep. Barbara McLachlan

At the risk of tempting fate, I’d dare to say that just one month in, I’m feeling hopeful about 2021. The challenges we face are great: the COVID-19 pandemic still rages on, coun...

DATE: Jan 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Rootsy fiddle player Rachel Baiman joins in Sidecar online series

Local roots trio Stillhouse Junkies’ winter concert series has been a great catalyst for landing musicians right into your living room. If there is one benefit to the virtual con...

DATE: Jan 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Hilary Cooper: Congress must protect Colorado’s outdoors from depredations of oil and gas

“What a country chooses to save is what a country chooses to say about itself.” – Molly Beattie Our government is entrusted with our nation’s public lands, one of the greatest Ame...

DATE: Jan 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns