Guest Columns - The Journal

Children grow with School to Farm Project

All over this county, from schools to farms, millions of seedlings are springing into action. Some of them earn the gardener's affection while others attract a leery eye. If you haven't alre...

DATE: Jun 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Which ‘public’ controls federal lands?

Hey, it’s a beautiful day; let’s go for a ride in the public forest. Great idea; let’s go drive that old logging road that is so pretty this time of year! Hey, why is it blocked and closed? ...

DATE: Jun 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

To survive wildfire, get home ready

Most residents who live in high-risk areas are surprised to learn that the flaming front of a fire is not what most commonly burns down homes. The intense heat of a crown fire does not usual...

DATE: Jun 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

My life as an intern

WASHINGTON — I can spot U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton from 50 paces, judging solely by the length of his stride. I’m able to pick Sen. Mark Udall’s voice out of a din, and I can quote so...

DATE: May 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Wildfires may bring fast evacuations

After around 130 homes were evacuated between the Weber and Roatcap Fires in Montezuma County last year, the concern about fellow residents starting fires is well founded. But you may put yo...

DATE: May 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

TEOTWAWKI? (The end of the world as we know it)

Obama lied – four Americans died; and many more were injured! Our consulate was denied protection by the Obama administration at a known dangerous post. A rescue force about to board transp...

DATE: May 16, 2013 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

All human-caused fires are preventable

The Montezuma County fire chiefs want to help you make it safely through another wildfire season. There is a lot of potential for devastating fire out there, but if we all do our part, wildf...

DATE: May 16, 2013 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Keystone Kops

If you are over 60, you will remember these characters. They were a Mack Sennett creation of the silent movie days. The original movies were shot from 1912 to 1917, but there were revivals i...

DATE: May 2, 2013 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Get marijuana laws right, now

Coloradans spoke loudly last fall by legalizing recreational marijuana through the approval of Amendment 64. We now have another chance to make our voices heard. Amendm...

DATE: May 2, 2013 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

A western approach to deficit reduction

Up here in the Rockies, we have our own perspective on the budget debate in Washington. It’s shaped by our keen awareness of the beauties and dangers of nature; our relationship with a feder...

DATE: Apr 25, 2013 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

The Constitution above all else

When I took my oath of office, the most critical part of that oath was to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, not be part of destroying it. I would like cit...

DATE: Apr 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Empire Electric opposes SB 252

I am very concerned with special interests in Denver collaborating with primarily urban legislators to ram through legislation Empire's members do not agree with. Senate Bill 13-252 imposes ...