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Sports ethics compromised in organized contests more than pickup games

If you watched any of the World Cup games, you probably noticed a lot of players falling down for very little reason. Soccer – or futbal – players are the sport world’s best at flopping or d...

DATE: Feb 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Overcoming political extremism: Attracting qualified candidates

To defeat extremism, nothing is more important than finding talented, ethical and qualified candidates to run for public office. But often, qualified citizens are reluctant to run. They expe...

DATE: Feb 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Due process for all or every person at risk

Compañeros: Four Corners Immigrant Resource Center originated in the late 1990s following a community push to shut down plans to build an immigrant detention center in La Plata County. Today...

DATE: Feb 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Longing for an era that was sometimes dreadful

A recent trip to Farmington yielded a welcome insight into what is going on in this country. Welcome, but disturbing. On the way back, there was a large sign that struck me as important. It ...

DATE: Feb 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Historical memory behind separation of church, state

Congressman Lauren Boebert’s statements concerning separation of church and state might be stale news. But she did win the election, so let’s examine her assertions. The statements, made at ...

DATE: Feb 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Overcoming political extremism: Not as divided as we think

At times, it seems we can’t heal what divides us. Sixty-six% of Americans believed that the political divide increased during the previous year, according to an August 2022 poll by the Econo...

DATE: Feb 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

On Alzheimer’s: ‘Loss of self my deepest sorrow’

Readers of The New York Times submitted their best advice from 2022. One gem was, “Everyone is going through something.” Wise to keep this in mind. I’m sharing my something that is Alzheimer...

DATE: Jan 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Innovative nursing program to build 4 Corners workforce

Coloradans rightfully expect their colleges and universities to educate students and address critical needs facing our state. A new collaboration between Fort Lewis College and the Universit...

DATE: Jan 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Utility poles, complex permitting prolong digital divide

On the Western Slope, we are lucky enough to be part of an incredibly beautiful and unique landscape. From the national monuments to the Great Sand Dunes, we live among some of the most valu...

DATE: Jan 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Hopeful signs on horizon’ for restaurant industry

We are having deep, thought-provoking discussions about the economy in the General Assembly this year, determining ways to help hardworking Coloradans navigate the financial hurdles they fac...

DATE: Jan 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Wall Street Journal names Purgatory Resort a ‘world class’ ski area that is affordable

Ski village lauded for its pretense-free culture hearkening back to an earlier era

DATE: Jan 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Talk about Town

Cut costs: No bills larger than $20; keep only quarters

There are two monetary proposals (not original to me) that could save the federal government millions of dollars. One sounds good but is a matter of which I have no firsthand knowledge. The ...

DATE: Jan 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Sports ethics compromised in organized contests more than pickup games

Overcoming political extremism: Attracting qualified candidates

Due process for all or every person at risk

Longing for an era that was sometimes dreadful

Historical memory behind separation of church, state

Overcoming political extremism: Not as divided as we think

On Alzheimer’s: ‘Loss of self my deepest sorrow’

Innovative nursing program to build 4 Corners workforce

Utility poles, complex permitting prolong digital divide

‘Hopeful signs on horizon’ for restaurant industry

Wall Street Journal names Purgatory Resort a ‘world class’ ski area that is affordable

Cut costs: No bills larger than $20; keep only quarters

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