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‘Making resolutions centers on change. And change is rarely easy’

It’s that time of year. But is anyone making resolutions anymore? I am but only as a default. On Dec. 11, I said: “Resolved: I will get on my treadmill every morning after breakfast for 20 m...

DATE: Dec 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

A look back at the week Jan. 1-7

The following is a recap of local events for this time period throughout history. 41 years ago (1982) Municipal Judge Frederick A “Rick” Moeller is going to have more flexibility in dealing ...

DATE: Dec 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Living

Recovering America’s Wildlife Act would help state agencies

Fifty years ago today, President Richard Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act and the wildly effective act is our nation’s top wildlife law. Ninety-nine percent of the threatened and enda...

DATE: Dec 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Southwest Colorado has a lot of good going on’

Every year is a mixed bag, and 2023 was no exception. On balance, though, life in Southwest Colorado has to be seen as pretty good. Moreover, there is reason to believe that will continue in...

DATE: Dec 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Kroger-Albertsons merger has free-market benefits

Growing up in a small town had its advantages. No matter how bad I was at a given sport, I still had a chance to play because they needed enough kids to field a team. If my parents needed a...

DATE: Dec 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Property tax task force ‘determined to create a bipartisan solution’

The first step of big change for Colorado happened last week: the start of a bipartisan look at property taxes, attempting to outline plans for financial sustainability. After the fall of Pr...

DATE: Dec 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Dolores River’s protection Biden’s opportunity for conservation legacy

As the CEO and founder of a company deeply committed to sustaining the places where Coloradans work and play, I have the privilege of witnessing the transformative power of nature on both a ...

DATE: Dec 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

A look back at the week Dec. 25-31

The following is a recap of local events for this time period throughout history. 41 years ago (1982) There is a Christmas tree in the foyer, Christmas cards hanging on the walls and plenty ...

DATE: Dec 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Living

Surprise on Christmas Day, 1948

And the ‘fastest, most thrilling ride in town’

DATE: Dec 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Shoshone outcome should inspire, give all hope’

Mark Twain, famous son from my hometown of Hannibal Mo., is credited with the quote, “Water is for fighting and whiskey is for drinking.” Little did Twain know his comment would still be rel...

DATE: Dec 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Then there are the holidays. Many expectations I won’t meet’

To be honest, I’m feeling lousy-depressed, anxious, I have a poor appetite, I have muscle cramps and no energy. It’s probably at least in part situational. We’re making a double move. One in...

DATE: Dec 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Shoshone Power Plant: ‘Biggest story of water in Colorado’

It is not often in a 24/7 news cycle, that a tiny story on Page 3 can make you sit up and shout out loud, “Well, I’ll be darned, that is the biggest story of water in Colorado in the last 50...

DATE: Dec 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Making resolutions centers on change. And change is rarely easy’

A look back at the week Jan. 1-7

Recovering America’s Wildlife Act would help state agencies

‘Southwest Colorado has a lot of good going on’

Kroger-Albertsons merger has free-market benefits

Property tax task force ‘determined to create a bipartisan solution’

Dolores River’s protection Biden’s opportunity for conservation legacy

A look back at the week Dec. 25-31

Surprise on Christmas Day, 1948

‘Shoshone outcome should inspire, give all hope’

‘Then there are the holidays. Many expectations I won’t meet’

Shoshone Power Plant: ‘Biggest story of water in Colorado’

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