Let’s not forget the embarrassing “hanging chad” from the 2000 presidential election, where old-school unreliable voting machines were in use when state-of-the-art methods with a paper trail could have brought…
It’s a chaotic system, not designed for patients, but for profit. A friend’s twin granddaughters were born premature, their lungs undeveloped at seven months. They – and their very stressed…
years ago, America turned to a man who needed a small vacation
I have noticed for years that you will never see any wildlife in the woods if some tourist has brought a dog along. I know that dogs love running freely…
The fencing approved is a metal mesh fencing very dangerous for the wildlife, not only the deer but the birds who don’t see the fence and get caught in the…
I do not agree. The writer complained of the train using its horn through town. Actually, that’s a steam whistle, a rare 19th century sound, and blowing the whistle at…
Would you be concerned to know that there is only one cardiologist at Mercy who handles emergencies and all patients with heart issues? Only one gastroenterologist? Only one pulmonary physician?…
Last week, Rep. Scott Tipton co-sponsored the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act. The bill would increase production of wind, solar and geothermal energy on federal lands and provide funding…
I have worked in rural hospitals and clinics for 34 years and see Medicare as the shining example of an equitable and humane method of providing clinic visits, medications, and…
First off, Ms. Cure is the chair of La Plata County Democrats. Claiming that President Trump threw a wrench into the negotiations for comprehensive immigration reform is a flat-out lie.…
There are, I suspect, stupid and greedy people everywhere; possibly even in Hermosa. Racist? Think back from the time of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. where racial problems have erupted…
Let’s face it. We are all immigrants. Native Americans are the only indigenous people in the U.S. And what about freedom of speech? Trump is an immigrant – a fact…
Like the great Marx – no, Groucho, not Karl! – whatever it is, I’m against it. People should have the freedom to formulate their own opinions and believe in them…
Counties against ‘red flag’ law might want to reconsider their position
So much money to fund a city department that fully discounts the wants and needs of its users. The article clearly states that despite two statistically valid surveys and additional…
I was impressed by the forthright, diligent and forward-thinking investigation by the staff and directors, knowing that being environmentally and financially responsible is a priority. I was also impressed by…
Since Coram has been our state senator, he has done virtually nothing to reduce gun deaths. In fact, his record is so awful that he even voted against a ban…
No, Mike, we don’t hate America; we hate what the present administration is doing to America. Do you really approve of a person telling members of Congress to go back…
Since evangelical Christians compose some of Mr. Trump’s angry, under-informed base, I present this quote – it’s from an old book that some Christians once held as sacred: “But now…
Evidence continues to mount regarding the devastating effects of climate change. Our president calls climate change a hoax. Trump is untruthful regarding so many things that it is difficult to…
The only lab I was made aware of in our area through my insurance, Aetna, was Mercy Regional Medical Center, which charges $180 for a basic thyroid test. Quest Diagnostics…
pressure, President Trump backs Colorado’s new, controversial gun law
Sen. Michael Bennet, who is sponsoring Medicare X, talks about the benefits of a public option. When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was being negotiated and the public option got…
In 2016, with the support of local governments and citizens groups, the federal government placed the Bonita Peak Mining District on Superfund’s National Priority List, helping secure resources to mitigate…
Colorado has become the 12th state to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. This means our electoral votes will go to whichever candidate receives the most popular votes in…
He introduced some bills to add funds for veterans’ healthcare. The VA system is a socialized health care system using government-employed doctors. Tipton is okay with veterans’ socialized medicine but…
Her unfounded accusations and unadulterated hate should never have been given credence in your newspaper. I am disappointed that you chose to do so. Ms. Schulz is right about one…
all disagreements must be a kick to the head, as a justice so ably shows
