In that vein, Durango School District 9-R is proposing steps that emphasize growth opportunities over simply punishing kids for their misdeeds. It is a positive move. The district’s Healthy Choices…
Caucuses are also time-consuming, and not all are able to get off work to attend them. In our case, we had made travel plans before announcement of caucus dates that…
That’s why it’s so important that each and every co-op member of the La Plata Electric Association votes in the upcoming election. If you receive an electric bill from LPEA…
Unfortunately, our state Sen. Ellen Roberts jumped on the “I vote for my party, not my people” bus as well, and also voted to block funding for better air quality…
Bill killed in committee Monday was flawed, but the problem of abuse is real
It also highlighted the importance of Fort Lewis in the economy and culture of Southwest Colorado. That is hardly news, but the reminder is welcome. Hawk Tank Business Plan Competition…
As a lifetime Westerner who first moved to Colorado from the state of Washington in 1974, I am concerned about rural agricultural and natural resource issues, including food and water…
I first met him in October 1958 at the age of 10. As a DHS student during the winters of 1964-66, Billy Higgins and I would help Seale get ready…
What causes heavy pregnant heifers to knock down their corral and run two miles? What slides down a hillside dragging debris to fill an irrigation ditch that floods buildings? The…
The entire HD range, but especially the northern heights, has always been sacred to the Southern Ute people. First, according to elders no longer with us, the Ute Bear Dance…
We have always been very proud of our heritage, our restaurant and food, and have worked very hard over 45 years and three generations of our family to maintain the…
Climate change is real, and will only be solved by real leadership. It is time to set aside partisan politics and learn to talk about our problems instead of denying…
With growth comes the challenge common among film festivals, which is not being able to seat all pass holders in all film programs. Though we work carefully on the schedule,…
The Latino vote has been on the rise for the last couple of years as we learn more about how our political system impacts us, and why voting is so…
Christian is a strong and impressive prosecutor, tough on crime while also being a reasonable man. He clearly understands when to prosecute to the fullest and when to implement restorative…
I want to make sure that we are electing board members who understand the importance of fighting for our local energy economy. Seventy percent of the revenue that LPEA generates…
As a lifetime westerner who first moved to Colorado from the state of Washington in 1974, I am concerned about rural agricultural and natural resource issues, including food and water…
The LPEA Board should be run with the local community’s best interest at heart – no agendas, or personal interests, but for the people. John believes in the value of…
I have known John and his wife Terry for 13 years and have enjoyed their friendship and mutual respect and admiration for the local community. Before John came to Bayfield…
That is no way to run a country – or a state. The Clean Power Plan is an Environmental Protection Agency rule that requires reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 28…
In addition to financial backing, MVF also provides opportunities for in- depth exploration of the park by horseback, hiking, artisan interpretation and special events. On March 24, MVF hosted a…
This bill, which passed the Senate on Thursday with help from Roberts’ yes vote, and others like it across the West are being shopped around to state legislators by people…
Rather, the group that comprised industry, local and state government representatives, and environmental and public health interests, made relatively limited progress toward better balancing state and local regulation over gas…
Another strategy is to address the economy and climate directly. A fee and dividend (economic) approach can be a very effective way to address these problems. In this proposal, a…
Banning abortion may not be the best answer. Sex education and early contraceptive action, especially long-acting reversible contraceptives, are proven solutions. Funded by a $22 million grant (essentially free contraception…
Ostensibly, such laws are needed to protect the freedom of people of faith to refuse to engage in or condone actions they see as immoral or wrong. And typically, they…
It is reinforced, in the mobile home park’s case, in several ways: that the park is situated on the bank of Lightner Creek – what should be a relatively pristine…
Also thanks to her parents and teachers for encouraging her to study a subject that, although 100 years old, remains in the hearts of Armenians everywhere as the first genocide…
