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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

Cheney ‘burns every bridge’ in ‘Oath and Honor’

Driving across Wyoming in the summer of 2022, it was clear U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney’s campaign was roadkill. Billboards and yard signs along the highways screamed, “Ditch Liz” and “F– Liz.” Befo...

DATE: Dec 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Overpopulation, war: ‘More people give Palestinians more strength’

Can high population density lead to war? Recent events suggest that it can. You are probably aware that on Oct. 7, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (also called Hamas) launched a ...

DATE: Dec 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

What Westerners cared about in 2023

This past year, Writers on the Range, an independent opinion service based in western Colorado, sent out 52 weekly opinion columns. They were provided free of charge to more than 200 subscri...

DATE: Dec 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Remember those who brought people together to find solutions’

After a year of economic hardship, climate disasters and war, few could be blamed for feeling like our leaders have let us down. As we look ahead to a new year, I find it helpful to remember...

DATE: Dec 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) Mary and Steve Neville figured that some day, when their children were grown, they would...

DATE: Dec 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Living

Time for management plan for Cortez’ Carpenter Natural Area

In recent years, our unique Carpenter Natural Area in Cortez has endured various questionable management practices, particularly the cutting of native milkweed, sumac and willows, along the ...

DATE: Dec 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

No more whining. Who’s in?

There was one hard and fast rule in my household growing up: No whining. What exactly is whining? Miriam Webster tells us that it is a raised, nasal, unpleasant tone of voice that generally ...

DATE: Dec 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

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