Colorado stands up for our public lands cca At a time when our public lands are under greater threat of privatization than ever, I was heartened to… March 18, 2026
When cost overrides care, animals die cca On Feb. 21, I brought my 12-week-old Sphynx kitten, Mystic, to Riverview Animal Hospital’s Urgent Care Clinic in Durango… March 15, 2026
Protecting 911 funding and strengthening emergency services through bipartisan work We’re one-third of the way through the legislative session, and my bills are making their way through the legislative process.… March 13, 2026
Questioning the rush to war with Iran cca I woke up, took a shower, stepped outside in the sun for a few minutes with tea, then went… March 11, 2026
Colorado mine waste could help meet America’s critical mineral needs Ned Mamula, Ph.D., Director, U.S. Geological Surveycca Now that the United States is energy dominant, mineral independence must be the… March 8, 2026
Trump moves to control who counts the votes cca The advantage of democracy is that voting gives the average person a small piece of real power – it… March 6, 2026
How Colorado’s 3rd District wins the next era of manufacturing In Colorado’s 3rd District, we do not wait for Washington to save us. We build. We produce. We compete. Rep.… March 6, 2026
Broken permits, broken promise: How bots and bureaucrats locked out river runners In the 1980s and ’90s, river runners in the southwestern United States packed their gear and headed into canyon country.… March 1, 2026
Encouraging American citizens in Cortez to be informed voters cca Republican women have had several luncheons recently. The last one was well attended. We had plenty of food for… March 1, 2026
We may pay dearly for the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Karen Sheekdu1-i-syn Recently, the Montezuma County Republications hosted a presentation by the Colorado Health Institute. The CHC is a Denver-based… February 27, 2026
The ‘chess move’ that sold out Colorado cca This is how freshman Congressman Jeff Hurd’s campaign is trying to explain away his vote to continue Obamacare subsidies… February 25, 2026
Guest commentary: Rough times for journalism from Gallup to D.C. As The Washington Post lays off a third of its journalists – in sports, photography, books, a podcast, international and… February 25, 2026
They will never get over that cca I will see my 74th winter solstice in 2026. I enjoy good health and have a lifestyle that doesn’t… February 22, 2026
Protect mail-in voting and voting rights cca Rather than focusing on addressing the affordability issues Americans are facing, the Republican majority in Congress has instead decided… February 20, 2026
Montezuma County landfill: Self-funded through user fees, not taxes The Montezuma County Landfill operates under a financial structure known as an “enterprise” operation, a model designed to ensure the… February 20, 2026
Guest commentary: One nonsensical ploy after another If coal is the abundant, cheap energy source that the president keeps telling us it is, then it stands to… February 18, 2026
Anne Frank’s words, America’s moment now cca From Anne Frank’s diary, Jan. 13, 1943: “Terrible things are happening outside … people are being dragged out of… February 18, 2026
A busy month: Public education bills and hard conversations about health care and immigration It’s been a very busy start to the legislative session, and I look forward to spending an extra day with… February 13, 2026
Will Republicans nationalize our elections? cca President Donald Trump stated recently that he wants Republicans to “nationalize” state electoral systems in 15 locations where he… February 11, 2026
Colorado’s roadless areas are worth more than minerals and timber Last fall was my nineteenth season of public lands elk hunting in southwest Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. During eight days… February 8, 2026
What our mountains make possible: Colorado athletes shaped by place When the Winter Olympic Games open in Italy later this week, athletes from across the country will compete under the… February 6, 2026
