We’re members of a group that has studied wildlife and wildlife habitat issues and their convergence with a myriad of other Western Colorado landscape challenges. We understand the importance of finding solutions that meet both public and private needs, wildland and multiple-use goals and finding that economic sweet spot for the diverse towns and counties […]
While people generally understand the considerable collection of laws that govern us as a society, the ever larger web of regulations intended to enforce these laws remain a mystery. But since regulations are essentially the muscle behind America’s laws, they’re central to supporting and protecting our economy, environment and overall welfare. In light of the […]
In the middle of a pandemic, rarely is anything identified as a teaching moment. After this virus crisis is positioned in the rearview mirror, however, there will be an acknowledgment of lessons learned. Coronavirus has affected every segment of society in the United States and around the world. Schools were as ill-equipped to cope with […]
by Marilyn M. Barnewall Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has publicly admitted — to his credit — the statistics he was given by health authorities are wrong. About 33 percent fewer Coloradans have been stricken with COVID-19 than reported. Given the statistics for the West Slope, it’s evident why a lot of people think closing down […]
A new year always brings with it resolutions that run the gamut from developing better health habits to better financial habits. Many people want to improve their financial health, whether through better money management or earning more money. Understanding how wealth is created could help people with their financial resolutions. In his book “The Wealth […]
Over recent years, rising health care costs have become a primary concern among small business owners as they have for much of the public. We have watched with reluctant disappointment as politicians have eagerly pitched government-provided solutions — and with even greater disappointment as they cleverly eschew questions about the true costs of such plans […]
To say that government plays too big of a part in daily life would be to grossly understate reality. Gallup recently reported a near record-high 34 percent of Americans cite the government, poor leadership or politicians as the most important problem currently facing the United States. Indeed, Gallup notes that in terms of responses to […]
Small Business Saturday has become an American tradition following the Thanksgiving holiday. Brick-and-mortar businesses promote their best deals of the year in hopes of luring shoppers from online purchases. It was not so long ago Americans visited locally-owned small retailers to purchase their gifts. Business owners decorated their shops with lights and ornaments or created […]
As a defender of Colorado’s working families, I recognize that Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ mandate to adopt California’s low-emission vehicle and zero emission vehicle (ZEV) standards affects this population the most. Here’s a little history on these extreme environmental emission standards. Gov. Polis has aggressively pressed ZEV efforts since taking power in January, adding even […]
Colorado is a unique state for many reasons. Beautiful land. Bountiful waters. The Rocky Mountains. However, the most unique thing about our state is not physical. It is a law passed in 1992. No other state in the union has one. It is a most simple law. If the politicians want to raise our taxes, […]