Editorials

Political cartoon was actually racist
Letters to the Editor

Political cartoon was actually racist

August 21, 2017

In reality, Google has a largely white and Asian staff: Asians are far more represented than their demographics would suggest. In reality, Google has basically been hiring people who made…

When were new bicycle lanes voted on?
Letters to the Editor

When were new bicycle lanes voted on?

August 21, 2017

Over the course of the last month we have witnessed many bicycle lanes appearing on our city streets. What right do the special interest groups possess that allow them to…

Safe advice for teachers, kids on eclipse
Letters to the Editor

Safe advice for teachers, kids on eclipse

August 19, 2017

The eclipse will occur on students’ first day back to school, from about 10:30 a.m. until 1:10 p.m. That gives school personnel precious little time to educate, warn and guide…

Sensational headline did a disservice
Letters to the Editor

Sensational headline did a disservice

August 19, 2017

Then I read the article. Then I read the headline, again and again, trying to make it make sense. It didn’t make sense, but it was sensational. I’m sure that’s…

To honor diversity is to honor America
Letters to the Editor

To honor diversity is to honor America

August 19, 2017

I was also taken back by the term “Alt-Left” applied to the counter protestors. Nice people? I’ve been looking at dozens of photos of white supremacist demonstrators wearing helmets and…

Slow down on our unpaved county roads
Letters to the Editor

Slow down on our unpaved county roads

August 19, 2017

Traffic is heavy at times, and fast; the speed limit is 20 mph, but busy folks are exceeding the recommended velocity. Our overworked and underfunded road and bridge department tries…

Tipton clearly needs insight on climate
Letters to the Editor

Tipton clearly needs insight on climate

August 19, 2017

Recently, Mr. Tipton voted for an amendment to delete a provision from the National Defense Authorization Act. The provision requires a “study” into the 20-year impacts of climate change on…

Local concerns should be mayor’s focus
Letters to the Editor

Local concerns should be mayor’s focus

August 19, 2017

Mayor, you’re a small-town politician in a town with very specific and immediate needs. The bear problem continues and the city tells me it will take at least two weeks…

This is about more than Tri-State’s profits
Letters to the Editor

This is about more than Tri-State’s profits

August 19, 2017

I am looking for a board of directors that puts the constituents’ economic and health concerns before the financial success of Tri-State. It is not out of the realm of…

Fascism has arrived cloaked in a flag
Letters to the Editor

Fascism has arrived cloaked in a flag

August 19, 2017

He said “…fascism won’t come to America in jackboots and uniforms; fascism will arrive here wrapped in an American flag and waving a bible…” If I didn’t believe it before,…

Bike-fees proposal flawed, short-sighted
Letters to the Editor

Bike-fees proposal flawed, short-sighted

August 19, 2017

The best argument against this idea is that those cyclists already pay for such infrastructure through gas taxes and auto registration fees. A high percentage of cyclists have a registered…

When will the city finally deal with bears?
Letters to the Editor

When will the city finally deal with bears?

August 19, 2017

Is it going to take the mauling or death of a late-night reveler? Because that’s a distinct possibility. Maybe a fairer question is: When will the city manager pull his…

LPEA got it wrong, solar subsidizes coal
Letters to the Editor

LPEA got it wrong, solar subsidizes coal

August 18, 2017

I have a photo-voltaic system at my house and we are a “Net Zero Energy” home. This means that over the course of a year, we generate more clean electricity…

We need more police, not firefighters
Letters to the Editor

We need more police, not firefighters

August 18, 2017

The city council should make rules or laws concerning public parks, such as after 1 a.m. the parks close, or that anyone caught in the parks after that can be…

Sabido a welcome part of our community
Letters to the Editor

Sabido a welcome part of our community

August 18, 2017

I was privileged to become acquainted with Rosa Sabido, and can testify that she is exactly the sort of person that we want to live in this generous country. She…

Right to know
Editorials

Right to know

August 18, 2017

Notice of public meetings, and access to records, essential to open governance

Wolfwood volunteers thank Five Branches
Pine River Times opinion

Wolfwood volunteers thank Five Branches

August 17, 2017

We were also blessed with our hosts from Five Branches and the delicious food they provided, combined with the donations we received from breakfasts and lunch. Many people shared the…

Editorial appreciated many months later
Letters to the Editor

Editorial appreciated many months later

August 17, 2017

Although I had not seen him since we were children, Brian was my cousin, and sadly, I just learned of his death. Looking for an obituary, I stumbled upon your…

Real eclipse takes place in our courts
Letters to the Editor

Real eclipse takes place in our courts

August 17, 2017

Colorado is dark all the time regarding judicial discipline proceedings. They’re confidential; not public. We’re like only 14 other states – the same number that the total solar eclipse will…

Back to school
Editorials

Back to school

August 16, 2017

We need to ‘get back to basics’ in creating a supportive community