Opinion

Proposed changes to marijuana sales laws are too broad, too soon

This is too much and too soon. It is unclear what problems this proposal is intended to fix or why…

May 2, 2016

Downtown is lacking wheelchair access

Streets with pedestrian walkways and signage on one side were met with a 6-inch to 9-inch curb – no ramps.…

May 2, 2016

Improving economy will require modern solutions, not slogans

This political season, when one presidential candidate promises to make America great again and another is attacking recent trade agreements,…

May 1, 2016

James family deserves thanks, luck

No doubt the Bodo family felt the same way about their beautiful valley, which is why they deeded their ranch…

May 1, 2016

LINK program yields adult-world relevance

While the internships can cover a vast array of career choices, our son is interested in music production. His three-week-long…

May 1, 2016

Schell has unmatched qualities for LPEA

Schell brings 30 years of diverse work as an energy economist across private industry and government for the U.S. Department…

Green candidate to battle kleptocracy

I will fight to end the military industrial dominance of our government with its endless greed and killings, end our…

Beebe brings no agenda to LPEA board

The LPEA board should be run with the local community’s best interest at heart – no agendas or personal interests,…

Turner and Schell are uniquely qualified

Vote. You’ll be one of fewer than 1,000 people who choose the candidate to represent your district on the LPEA…

Vote for anyone but the LPEA board

This election has nothing to do with Tri-State or the use of solar energy as a negative. We the community…

Vote for Bishop, get politics out of LPEA

This year, lets take the politics out of our consumer-owned rights and get back to the basics. Let’s choose someone…

Champagne will make an excellent D.A.

I think Christian Champagne will be an excellent district attorney. Kristen Hartzell Bayfield

Time for Colorado to switch to a primary

Caucusing at Needham this year was lively. And packed. Three rooms held a variety of neighbors: college students and 40-year-olds…

Vote in this critical election for LPEA

Each year, the voter turnout is consistently apathetic for this local election, but your vote could change that. Local elections…

Re-elect Jack Turner to LPEA board

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For LPEA, vote for Garcia, Schell, Turner

The LPEA board of directors plays a significant role in determining how our region generates and distributes its energy, and…

New and returning LPEA directors should make lessening divisions a priority

and returning directors should make lessening divisions a priority

Vote Republicans out of office

Every time Trump opens his mouth, nothing but garbage comes out. He has no realistic plans; he’s despised by 70…

Lipstick or not, pig may still smell

The lead project engineer for the wastewater treatment plant stated that the no. 1 complaint heard from residents during public…

Bipartisan wind power support protects clean energy and Colorado jobs

Bipartisan support for funding protects clean energy and Colorado jobs

Bennet, Gardner, Jewell aid public lands

Many thanks to Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Denver, and Cory Gardner, R-Yuma, for their positive votes and continued conservation leadership. Also…

Cruz and Kasich spoiler deal was too little, too late and too manipulative

The alliance might have worked, except for, well, nearly everything about it. It was simply too little, too late, and…

April 26, 2016