Letters to the Editor

Political cartoon was actually racist

In reality, Google has a largely white and Asian staff: Asians are far more represented than their demographics would suggest.…

August 21, 2017

When were new bicycle lanes voted on?

Over the course of the last month we have witnessed many bicycle lanes appearing on our city streets. What right…

August 21, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Safe advice for teachers, kids on eclipse

The eclipse will occur on studentsâ€™ first day back to school, from about 10:30 a.m. until 1:10 p.m. That gives…

August 19, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Sensational headline did a disservice

Then I read the article. Then I read the headline, again and again, trying to make it make sense. It…

August 19, 2017

Letters to the Editor

To honor diversity is to honor America

I was also taken back by the term “Alt-Left” applied to the counter protestors. Nice people? I’ve been looking at…

August 19, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Slow down on our unpaved county roads

Traffic is heavy at times, and fast; the speed limit is 20 mph, but busy folks are exceeding the recommended…

August 19, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Tipton clearly needs insight on climate

Recently, Mr. Tipton voted for an amendment to delete a provision from the National Defense Authorization Act. The provision requires…

August 19, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Local concerns should be mayor’s focus

Mayor, you’re a small-town politician in a town with very specific and immediate needs. The bear problem continues and the…

August 19, 2017

Letters to the Editor

This is about more than Tri-State’s profits

I am looking for a board of directors that puts the constituents’ economic and health concerns before the financial success…

August 19, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Fascism has arrived cloaked in a flag

He said “…fascism won’t come to America in jackboots and uniforms; fascism will arrive here wrapped in an American flag…

August 19, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Bike-fees proposal flawed, short-sighted

The best argument against this idea is that those cyclists already pay for such infrastructure through gas taxes and auto…

August 19, 2017

Letters to the Editor

When will the city finally deal with bears?

Is it going to take the mauling or death of a late-night reveler? Because that’s a distinct possibility. Maybe a…

August 19, 2017

Letters to the Editor

LPEA got it wrong, solar subsidizes coal

I have a photo-voltaic system at my house and we are a “Net Zero Energy” home. This means that over…

August 18, 2017

Letters to the Editor

We need more police, not firefighters

The city council should make rules or laws concerning public parks, such as after 1 a.m. the parks close, or…

August 18, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Sabido a welcome part of our community

I was privileged to become acquainted with Rosa Sabido, and can testify that she is exactly the sort of person…

August 18, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Editorial appreciated many months later

Although I had not seen him since we were children, Brian was my cousin, and sadly, I just learned of…

August 17, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Real eclipse takes place in our courts

Colorado is dark all the time regarding judicial discipline proceedings. They’re confidential; not public. We’re like only 14 other states…

August 17, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Road funding was misused by the county

Then, in the same breath, the county turned to the taxpayers and asked us to agree to a tax hike…

August 16, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Learn more at program on death and dying

The editorial refers to, but does not specifically name, advance care planning, the process of making known your wishes for…

August 16, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Praying for a renewal of justice for all

As Christians, we are not to judge others. But we can pray for renewed justice for all in this nation,…

August 16, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Generosity is the spirit of our community

The Cancer Coalition of Southwest Colorado has been able to continue assisting local residents in cancer treatment because of those…

August 15, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Outdoor retailers object to ANWR drilling

Senator Cory Gardner indicated he will vote with Alaskan lawmakers who want to drill on the 1.5 million acres of…

August 15, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Are library funds handled appropriately?

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,…

August 14, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Katz family land purchase is a blessing

On behalf of my family, friends and everyone I know, I would like to thank the Katz family for their…

August 14, 2017