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For waste and inefficiency, you really can’t beat corn ethanol

Corn ethanol, also known as grain alcohol, has been burned in gasoline engines and human stomachs since before Henry Ford was born. It’s hard on both, so until 35 years ago it never caught o...

Our view: GOP budget -Trillions in the dark

There are only days remaining in the House Republicans’ pledge to submit the coming year’s federal budget. While the larger components in play today are known, their fates and sizes are not....

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Did you vote for a king?

Our forefathers fought the Revolutionary War to get rid of a king. In 2024, Trump was elected to be president. Instead, he acts like a king. I need to a ask my friends on the right: Did you ...

Our view: American sell out

There is little ‘big and beautiful’ about the Republicans’ budget, especially for public lands The president’s “big, beautiful” tax, defense, energy and immigration bill crashed and burned o...

2025 legislative wrap-up: Lower health care costs, lodgers tax, rural hospital and education support

The legislative session wrapped up this past Wednesday after weeks of long days on the House floor. Four of my bills passed this year with bipartisan support, and I also picked up three more...

A standing ovation for Nicholaus Sandner

I am greatly saddened to learn that Nicholaus Sandner, drama teacher extraordinaire, will not be returning to Montezuma-Cortez High School next fall. Over the past 10 years, I have been enth...

Remembering Jamal Khashoggi

You gotta ask, “How many jet airliners does a dictator need?” Donny Trump has a real cool jet emblazoned with Trump graphics. He flew that jet around after losing the presidential election t...

Oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution

The oath that the incoming president takes on Inauguration Day reads as follows: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States,...

Our view – Motorcycle safety: Riders wear a helmet, drivers slow down

Motorcycle riding has its risks, and here is the largest risk, with numbers: during 2024, 165 riders were killed in Colorado, which was about 25% of all vehicle-involved fatalities. What per...

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Where are our former presidents?

I would love to see all of our former presidents standing up for our country, our constitution and our civil liberties. Where are they? A couple have spoken out here and there, but not enou...
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