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Clock winding down on Colorado Assembly ’21

The clock is winding down. In the last days of the 73rd General Assembly, mayhem has arisen. If you have watched a feeding frenzy of sharks with blood in the water, you can understand what i...

Don Coram: The race to wind up the legislative session

With three weeks left in the session, the Senate exercise seems to be gaining momentum – that is, flying off the handle and jumping to conclusions. We have had three highly debated bills si...

Don Coram: Let’s better fund public schools

When I wrote my last column, we had concluded the budget in the Senate and the House had concurred on several amendments. The Joint Budget Committee kept some of those amendments but change...

Effort against 416 Fire is remarkable

I had the opportunity this week to visit with the Emergency Response Team in regards to the 416 Fire. I am so impressed with the team. This group is so knowledgeable and professional. ...

Coram: A very productive 71st session

As you read this article, the 2018 General Assembly will only have three days left. In general, I had a very productive session. As I reflect back, I am very proud of my accompli...

Coram: Being responsible with our water

Most people do not realize that managing water in the West is larger an effort than putting a man on the moon. The wells, reservoirs and ditches needed to direct water for both a...

Coram: Bringing justice to the victims

I do not and have never tolerated sexual harassment in the workplace. This last Monday, the Senate was asked to consider expelling a member of our body because of allegations of ...

Coram: Bringing justice to the victims

I do not and have never tolerated sexual harassment in the workplace. This last Monday, the Senate was asked to consider expelling a member of our body because of allegations of ...

Coram: A victory for rural broadband

In rural Colorado, a farmer can lose tens of thousands of dollars in one day, a broken hip can take a week to get the right diagnosis and children flock to schools at night. Not ...

Coram: A Colorado all citizens deserve

It is not often that newspapers in Denver cover stories unraveling on the Western Slope. It is also not often the FBI has to investigate crime in Montrose. This caught my attenti...

Coram: Keeping our children safe at school

There is much in this world that causes us to have concern for our loved ones; one fear that should not exist is sending them to school. I am not going to tell you that the state...

Coram: Letters and calls make a difference

I want to start by thanking you for all of your support. Since my last column, I have received letters and calls all in support of Senate Bill 2 and rural broadband. ...