Not only would it remove the fire load by removing the dead timber, it could help pay for new seedlings for a mixed age and species stand of timber. If…
That said, I favor the Clean Power Plan and agree with Gov. Hickenlooper: “What we want to be looking at is how do we get clean air.” It’s time to…
There is an option that does not cost you, the taxpayer, any extra fees, not even a stamp. Nor does paying by e-check cost the county extra money! To pay…
My goals as LPEA director are to balance sometimes competing goals, namely moving LPEA toward a sustainable energy future and keeping rates as low as possible while keeping LPEA financially…
That is fine, as far as it goes. EPA work did trigger the spill, and as the agency’s top officials, McCarthy and Stanislaus should be held accountable. But so should…
Josh is associated with the radical environmental group Earthworks whose mission is to degrade extractive industries. Earthworks’ founder is County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt, and the tactic the group uses is…
Words are cheap, so perhaps an example of one of John’s efforts is appropriate: In 2014, as a member of the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District board, John served…
At the same time, Christian recognizes that for many of the problems encountered by the police and the district attorney, incarceration is an unnecessary expense to taxpayers, and worse, socially…
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…
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…
