The law of supply and demand is a basic economic principle. The law posits that the greater the supply, the lower the prices. If the supply is limited and the demand remains strong, prices will increase. The law of supply and demand is demonstrated in the marketplace. Look what happens whenever a disaster strikes the […]
That’s right, every so often I get the silly idea it’s time to take a survey to find out who my reader is. And while it’s always a good idea to have a set of demographics on hand for our advertisers, it’s also a lot of fun (well, relative fun anyways) to read the responses […]
Reflecting on my first two years as a Mesa County Commissioner, I am proud of our strides in advancing practical solutions that support our residents, businesses and economy. These years have been defined by a steadfast commitment to protecting water resources, strengthening agriculture, promoting economic development, safeguarding individual rights and ensuring efficient governance. As we […]
After all, it got JJ a job. And JJ’s first “interview” as Mesa County Commissioner proves it. For the life of me, I still can’t figure out why JJ Fletcher ran for Mesa County Commissioner. After all, when I asked JJ serious questions (with obvious follow-ups) that he was ill-prepared for in a Facebook thread, […]
It’s that time of year again for our Colorado legislature. The time of year when our elected officials really go into the fight for all of us. And by “fight for us” they usually mean proposing hundreds upon hundreds of new pieces of legislation, many of them to fix or enhance the thousands upon thousands […]
Municipalities across the country are grappling with the challenge of funding infrastructure to support growth, from roads and schools to utilities and parks. Impact fees — charges imposed on new developments to offset these costs — have become a preferred tool for local governments. However, their application often has far-reaching consequences that undermine broader community […]
New Year’s resolutions often are made at the end of one year and the beginning of the next. These resolutions are simply promises or goals to do something different. The process of identifying areas of our lives that would benefit from some change is a positive one. Concern about the U.S. economy is front and […]
We know we’ve been tooting our own horn for the past few months on this topic, but we can’t help it if our own anticipation has gotten the better of us. And for the staff, our readers and advertisers, the crescendo has finally reached its conclusion. As of the printing of this edition on Jan. […]
Cody Kennedy: The numbers are in: Fourth and Fifth Streets are less safe. In just four months since the redesign, we’ve seen a sharp increase in bike crashes, with three of six post-redesign incidents involving cyclists, one directly tied to the new design. Yet the city’s report paints the project as a success, citing reduced […]
Yeah, I know it’s in the headline, but you can’t leave out what you’re leaving out unless you mention it, and then leave it out. Which I only will in the headline. As you may imagine if you’ve read me at least a couple of times, this will be the most difficult column I write […]