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Loss of habitat greatest threat to hunting, not out-of-staters

A disgruntled hunter wrote a Writers on the Range opinion recently about Westerners fed up with the many out-of-staters coming in and buying up draw licenses to shoot bull elk, deer, bear an...

DATE: Nov 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Social media ruining Colorado politics. Can we log out?

Social media just might be the worst thing that ever happened to Colorado politics. Yes, it can be good to connect with others digitally. Yes, you can learn about events and meet new people....

DATE: Nov 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

This Week in History

The following is a recap of local events for this time period throughout history. 41 years ago (1982) Dedication ceremonies were held at the Bloomfield Municipal Complex Tuesday, Nov. 30, at...

DATE: Nov 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Living

In retirement, what to do with so many books?

We’ve all heard the oft-repeated cliches of retirement: • Retirement is just a never-ending vacation. • Think about retirement as being two six-month holidays per year. • Why do retirees smi...

DATE: Nov 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Alzheimer’s moved up home deconstruction

It’s funny how one small action can carry a mountain of meaning. I was caught off guard by my reaction to tossing out little drawings done years ago by our grandchildren. Tears rolled down m...

DATE: Nov 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Commodification of college campuses’

Public universities in the U.S. are largely a relic of the past. Today, higher education is mainly a private venture, but not without consequence. It’s hard to pinpoint the exact moment when...

DATE: Nov 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘See bigger picture of our careless lives’

Guides in the outdoor industry inevitably come up with collective nicknames for customers. On horseback they’re “dudes,” on the river they’re “mers” –short for customers – and they’re “stick...

DATE: Nov 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Pulling thistles, sowing hope

For the past few years I’ve participated in “Thistle Thursdays,” targeting a popular trail near Jackson, Wyoming. The weekly weed party was organized in 2019 by Morgan Graham, wildlife habit...

DATE: Nov 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

This Week in History

The following is a recap of local events for this time period throughout history. 41 years ago (1982) The long-awaited referendum on beer and wine licenses for restaurants will take place Ja...

DATE: Nov 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Living

Ski resorts turn ‘blind eye’ to weed, alcohol use

Colorado’s ski season has officially begun and mountain etiquette is already in question. If you were at Winter Park’s opening weekend, you probably know what I mean. For all the joy cruisin...

DATE: Nov 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Buck good reasons to give up House seat

Who among us thought that the Ken Buck we’ve known for so many years would apparently end his political career by calling out the Republican Party for its, well, fecklessness – my word, not ...

DATE: Nov 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Flying today is an insult to cattle

I saw a recent cartoon that depicted a couple on an airplane having dinner circa 1960 to 1970s. They were dressed for fine dining, complete with a white tablecloth, expensive place settings,...

DATE: Nov 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Loss of habitat greatest threat to hunting, not out-of-staters

Social media ruining Colorado politics. Can we log out?

This Week in History

In retirement, what to do with so many books?

Alzheimer’s moved up home deconstruction

‘Commodification of college campuses’

‘See bigger picture of our careless lives’

Pulling thistles, sowing hope

This Week in History

Ski resorts turn ‘blind eye’ to weed, alcohol use

Buck good reasons to give up House seat

Flying today is an insult to cattle

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