Do these fools think they can somehow change our history by toppling a few bronze replicas of Civil War soldiers? They justify their actions by wrapping themselves in the banner…
Then, in a front page August 18 article we see that the county fairgrounds is to be moved and vastly expanded. While noise may be made about grants and outside…
That is great news for Cortez. I am sure the restaurant owners will appreciate the business. It’s like if the place is empty and you want business, you just put…
Like many primary care physicians, I retired early from practice because this system was not allowing me to care for my patients. My patients were literally dying from profit-driven insurance…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Then, in the same breath, the county turned to the taxpayers and asked us to agree to a tax hike of $ 3.9 million because they had “nobly” spent all…
The editorial refers to, but does not specifically name, advance care planning, the process of making known your wishes for future health care in the event that you become unable…
As Christians, we are not to judge others. But we can pray for renewed justice for all in this nation, and in the entire world. God bless America. Betsey Jansen…
The Cancer Coalition of Southwest Colorado has been able to continue assisting local residents in cancer treatment because of those helping hands that donate to our cause. As a group…
Senator Cory Gardner indicated he will vote with Alaskan lawmakers who want to drill on the 1.5 million acres of Coastal Plain, recognized as the “cradle of life” by Arctic…
No mention was made in the article that the FOL’s December 2016 minutes reported an end-of-the-year checkbook balance of $86,049.33, with another $148,599.99 identified as the ”beginning building” checkbook balance…
On behalf of my family, friends and everyone I know, I would like to thank the Katz family for their incredible vision and generosity (Herald, Aug. 3). It is a…
Of course, growth should pay its own way, particularly with the increase in second homes in the area. I can’t think of a single good reason area residents should subsidize…
Last Monday, one of our own was injured in an unfortunate accident heading to work on his bicycle. Chris “Bal” Balcunus, a 40-year employee of Purgatory, was seriously injured and…
