Even as prospects appear bright for continued economic growth in the Grand Valley, the business news is considerably less good for other areas of Western Colorado. First, the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association announced plans to close by 2030 its coal-fired power plant near Craig as well as the nearby Colowyo Mine, which supplies coal […]
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 […]
It’s tempting this time of year to write about New Year’s resolutions. It’s one of those shared experiences, isn’t it? By one estimate, about 60 percent of us admit to making resolutions even though only about 8 percent of us ever claim any success in achieving them. One way or the other, most of us […]
I bet you sang that, because I was. Although truth be told, I’m still singing the Andy Williams version because I enjoy the old days and wonderful memories they brought when things actually were wonderful this time of year. So you must be thinking: What’s the most dangerous time of year in Colorado? I could […]
Tired yet of the jokes about 2020? Stop me if you’ve heard the one about a friend who asked where I see myself in the new year. How would I know? I don’t have 2020 vision. The year is going to be filled with so many puns about perfect vision. I can’t wait to see […]
Newspaper columnists face a challenge this time of year to write something befitting the holiday season. The more heartfelt and heartwarming the better, as if it were possible to keep up with those Hallmark movies. And if there’s an opportunity to convey at least a bit of the meaning of Christmas, that should be a […]
My church recently posted a question on Facebook: “What are some of your Christmas traditions?” That simple question, together with learning my dad’s baby sister passed this week and there’s only my dad left from parents and their family siblings, stirred up even more the swirling cauldron in my mind that has me longing for […]
For several years, Christmas has come early for businesses in Mesa County. And we’re not just talking about holiday shopping and retailers. Rather, an annual report once again forecasts continued growth in the year ahead. The latest report characterizes the business and economic outlook for Mesa County in 2020 as not only positive, but “exceptionally […]
In other words, maybe it’s it about time to have fewer irons in the fire — and a whole lot fewer fires. If you’re anything like me, you understand the analogy. I mean, it’s OK to have a few varying fires — after all, I’ve heard for decades variety is the spice of life — […]
It’s never too early, it seems, for electioneering. That’s especially true for those trying so hard to move into an oval office. The election remains almost a year away, yet Democratic presidential candidates have been debating for almost that long. And those dreaded ads have not only shown up on our television screens, but also […]