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Parker: The loss of McCain leaves a void

Kathleen Parkerdu1-i-syn The ensuing deluge of accolades and tributes – notwithstanding the president’s limp and late acknowledgment of McCain’s service…

August 30, 2018

Beset by extremism in our national politics, Colorado knows what to do

(AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Gov. John Hickenlooper asks a question of his staff before delivering his final State of the State…

August 27, 2018

Kidd: NEH grant to Crow Canyon pays dividends

One to Crow Canyon Archaeological Center deserves particular mention: The grant in support of “Continuity and Change in the Pueblo…

August 27, 2018

SHS board of directors must step down

du1-i-syn The role of the board is to create a strategic plan that foresees growth in facilities, personnel, services and…

August 27, 2018

Editorials

Democratic candidate for governor should change his mind on debate

Jared Polisdu1-i-syn Which is why we are as puzzled as every other media outlet in Colorado by Congressman Jared Polis’…

August 23, 2018

Education Update

Haukeness: Why are we so concerned about test scores?

Lori Haukenessdu1-i-syn As the Superintendent and Board of Education, we care because we have made two important commitments to our…

August 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

A silent patriot cared for our fallen flag

Empire Electric would like to express gratitude for the silent act of patriotism demonstrated at our main facility on Saturday,…

August 23, 2018

If baker makes it back to the Supreme Court, we have forebodings

Baker Jack Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop, manages his shop in Lakewood. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)du1-i-syn Now, Phillips is in federal…

August 20, 2018

Parker: Saying goodbye to a soldier and soul singer

Kathleen Parkerdu1-i-syn These thoughts came tumbling down Thursday after the heart-wrenching news that Aretha Franklin had died. I spent the…

August 20, 2018

James: Keep forging ahead

Tom Jamesdu1-i-syn The New Mexico Cutting Horse Association held two cuttings in July at the Sky Ute Fairgrounds, and I…

August 20, 2018

Tipton is a wolf in politician’s clothing

This so-called tax reform gives the middle class a few peanuts that go away in a few years. It gives…

August 20, 2018

Thank you all for the solar barn-raising

John Lyle and Dion Hollenbeck with solarbarnraising.org got us started by inviting us to participate in several installations that they…

August 16, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Thank you to Mancos festival sponsors

The festival raised nearly $10,500 to be shared by our organizations. Mancos Trails Group now can accelerate its stewardship and…

August 13, 2018

Guest Columns

Rigney: Sen. Gardner, act now to preserve the LWCF

Rigney, Osprey Packsdu1-i-syn Nowhere does that feel more true than in Colorado, which our company has called home for almost…

August 13, 2018

Editorials

Hard cases: A refugee shot an officer in Colorado Springs – does his immigration status matter?

du1-i-syn Recently, several Colorado Springs police officers responded to shots fired downtown. They found an armed man, exchanged gunfire, and…

August 13, 2018

Commissioners wasting money on claim

All the trails in question, including Bear Creek, Ryman and Calico, have always been open to hikers, cyclists and equestrians.…

August 9, 2018

MILBANK: Down badly at halftime, Trump declares victory

du1-i-syn A Trump-boosting Republican member of Congress has been indicted on charges of insider trading – from the White House,…

August 9, 2018

Investing in abuse: PERA has another problem

du1-i-syn But that’s not how markets usually work, as we were reminded when we listened to Reveal, the public-radio news…

August 9, 2018

Robert Samuelson

Samuelson: The triumph of downward mobility

du1-i-syn There might be periodic stumbles, but the long-term trajectory is up. And the people most guaranteed to enjoy this…

August 6, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Thanks for the Cortez fireworks show

We all enjoy the fireworks, but do you know the history? In 1961, Bill Hutchinson and fellow Rotarians created the…

August 6, 2018

Editorials

Pickaxing stars won’t do anything to clean up the mess we’ve made

(AP Photo/Richard Vogel) Pedestrians walk past a cordoned off area surrounding the vandalized star for Donald Trump on the Hollywood…

August 6, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Lack of transparency fails the county

The commissioners believe this action gives them the right to designate how existing roads, routes and trails in the Dolores…

August 2, 2018

Opinion

Haukeness: Schools preparing now for return of students

du1-i-syn Our students are the heartbeat of our schools and the reason we’re here, and I am excited to visit…

August 2, 2018

Editorials

Sand Canyon: A modest proposal

du1-i-syn The weathered and uneven slickrock encourages no parking order. Drivers have to balance proximity, footing, a guess as to…

August 2, 2018