Opinion

Christo coverage omitted key details

He said, “And here now, the federal government is our landlord. They own the land. I can’t do a project…

February 4, 2017

Travel article misspelled ‘water of life’

I remember when newspapers were one of society’s dependable guides for the proper use of the English language. Well, here…

February 4, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Coverage of local mountain towns needed

We found out later in Telluride that an explosion had happened in Rico just after we went through. A woman…

February 4, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Lies are a direct threat to our democracy

His official representative, Kellyanne Conway, went even further, saying Trump’s claim is based on “alternative facts.” This is not the…

February 4, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Error marred conservation legacy article

On Jan. 18, Mr. Pruitt clearly testified before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works that he believes that…

February 4, 2017

Editorials

Trump administration needs to slow down, show nation a comprehensive plan

(AP Photo/ Evan Vucci, File)du1-i-syn Unfortunately, his actions do not yet – and may not ever – add up to…

February 3, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Work to improve, not repeal, the ACA

An additional 28 percent don’t want to see it repealed without knowing what will replace it. And 87 percent of…

February 2, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Fluoride helps those who need it most

At the time, I well remember, the action was pilloried by some of the community as being part of a…

February 2, 2017

Editorials

Repeal of BLM rule is short-sighted, method is extreme and undemocratic

The orange and red spots on this satellite image show the area in the country that has the highest concentrations.du1-i-syn…

February 2, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Trump-run government is a sure failure

I hope that our government is not run like several of these failed or failing ventures: Trump Steaks, GoTrump.com, Trump…

February 1, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Don’t waste time writing representatives

Unless you are a significant monetary contributor to Congressman Tipton or Senators Gardner and Bennet, don’t waste your time and…

February 1, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Dan, hope is not the antonym of action

Hope is not the opposite of action. The opposite of hope is despair. And when there is despair and hopelessness,…

February 1, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Don’t understand reasons for the march

We American women have more freedom and rights than in virtually any other country or culture on Earth. What indication…

February 1, 2017

Editorials

National news of Boy Scouts organization should not overshadow local success

(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)du1-i-syn The venerable organization, which received a federal charter from President Woodrow Wilson in 1916, has for…

February 1, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Why so many languages in guidebook?

However, the State of California printed its 2016 general election voter information guide in ten languages plus English. The League…

February 1, 2017

Letters to the Editor

About proposed hotel on Camino del Rio

Q: Glad you’re home early, perfect timing! Where’s the rice? A: No rice. I couldn’t turn into the store again;…

February 1, 2017

Letters to the Editor

We have a right to demand Trump divest

But he thinks himself special, and he’s bamboozled some of the public so far, so why change? Yet, for a…

February 1, 2017

Editorials

39th annual mid-winter celebration is a great display of community spirit

du1-i-syn Snowdown is a remarkable display of community spirit, celebration and pride that is just what we need this time…

January 31, 2017

Letters to the Editor

The wealthiest people have earned it

Oh tsk, tsk. How terrible. How unfair. Evidence of income inequality! My personal, initial reaction was that these people had…

January 30, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Time for Tipton to act on climate change

In the interview, Tipton acknowledged that there are natural climate variations, bringing both glaciers and drought to Colorado over the…

January 30, 2017

Editorials

Storms build a bountiful snowpack, but it’s almost too much of a good thing

du1-i-syn Now, after a month of storms, it seems like another era altogether. Then again, so does a winter that…

January 30, 2017

Letters to the Editor

We get too soon old, too late smart

I am 96 years young. I voted for George W. Bush and he started a war on weapons of mass…

January 29, 2017

Letters to the Editor

ColoradoCare still makes most sense

The deal-breaker flaw for me is that private insurance companies were invited to the table and are now making astronomical…

January 29, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Healing after hard times

Jeff planned for his family, but your caring and generosity helped ensure his wife and children will continue to have…

January 29, 2017