Guns. On sale now at a gun store near you.(0)
According to a recent poll by Fairleigh Dickenson University, 29% of Americans think that “an armed revolution in order to protect liberties might be necessary in the next few years.” Another 5% are unsure. Hide your kids, hide your wife.
Council Member Steve Stewart Misunderstands Citizen Input(8)
I was not paid thousands of dollars to offer my opinion on the SGM report. I offered my input and my research absolutely free of charge…
66% of voters want HRRMC Director Term Limits to stay(0)
Unofficial results of Tuesday’s Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) Special Election show 570 votes cast with 66% preferring that directors continue to be limited to (2) 4-year terms.
Last chance for HRRMC term limits – vote now(3)
Fresh coffee gets stale after 20 minutes. Is it any different for the HRRMC Board?
Salida Voters, Please Say ‘NO’ on May 7(1)
The longer a “good person” serves on the same government board, the stronger their tendency to lose touch with the voters. This leads to self-serving and bureaucracy-serving agendas — as we have now clearly seen demonstrated in the current board’s selection of ballot language….
Hospital Board Term Limits election 2 weeks away. Startling facts and an easy way to vote, IF you act now.(3)
The mail-in ballot application deadline looms in 8 days – less than 50 voters had applied last week out of 18,000 people who live in the Hospital District. Yet how many will find the time to vote in person on Tuesday May 7th? This may not seem to matter as much as county, state or [...]
Browns Canyon National Monument finds support at forum(2)
As attendees of Senator Udall’s public forum on Browns Canyon Saturday we were impressed with the format, the openness and the large turnout. It represented the best of democracy in action.
Hospital narrows CEO search – why should you care?(27)
HRRMC aka “The hospital” is narrowing its search for a new CEO to replace retiring Ken Leisher. What does this mean for you as a taxpayer and potential patient?
What do you do when your hospital gets the best of you?(28)
I want this hospital to act like they are part of the community, not just say they are. I want the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center powers that be to put the HEART back into the hospital.
Assault weapons poster art and free speech(86)
I am appreciative for artists who help to raise this kind of dialogue, and as a long time friend, I will defend Jimmy as one of the most passionate peace promoters I know. But, as a parent, the two most important people in my life walk in those doors every morning.
Thankful to be living in Salida(1)
Quality of life is in the eye of the beholder. From a second floor window near First and F, with a view to S Mountain, things are looking good to me. The sky is deep blue with a trace of snow on the hills and Monarch got 6” last night. Downtown where I live, it’s [...]
Defending news media after Newtown tragedy(2)
The closest I’ve been to this kind of heartbreak was while working at the Rocky Mountain News at the time of the 1999 massacre at Columbine High School in Littleton. Watching the pained faces of the people in Newtown, that time feels raw again.
A tree, a hill and the 4-day week PART 3 of 3(1)
So, then WHO are you suggesting we ask about how well the four-day week is working?
hill: Think
tree: …. Errrr, the…teachers?
hill: Bingo, the teachers, and who else?
tree: … The kids?
A tree, a hill and the 4-day week PART 2 of 3(0)
What is best for kids? 5 days in school, or 6? Maybe 7? What about 4? Maybe every child is different.
A tree, a hill and the 4-day week PART 1 of 3(0)
hill: The Salida School District board moved to a four-day week last year.
tree: No, duh…er…why was that again?
hill: In part to save money.
tree: Did it save money?
hill: Yes, about 225,000 clams. I believe this would way one ton.
stack: cheese and rice, that’s a lot a’ clams!
Home rule frustrations by few(12)
The citizens are being offered an opportunity to vote on a charter created by people of our choosing, based on solutions and issues that have yet to be determined. Positive input, questions and open minds are appreciated.
Councilman Stewart explains home rule(37)
The state Constitution was amended in 1902, 1912, and 1970 to allow cities and towns to become self-governing entities rather than requiring oversight by the state – that is the essence of being Home Rule.
Mayor addresses home rule, sunshine law(9)
I am rarely compelled to respond to letters or other events that I disagree or otherwise have an issue with, but a few recent events require a response.
Sen. Schwartz tours schools, supports 3A(0)
I am writing to express my strong endorsement for both Bond Initiatives 3C and 3A to match each District’s BEST grant award to replace aging school buildings in Chaffee County. State BEST grant funds do not come from taxpayer revenue, but rather from the revenues from our State Land Board funds.
Why do we need to pass another school bond now?(7)
The question has been asked – Why can’t we postpone another bond until the economy improves and the middle school bond is paid off in 2017? YES on 3A Bond Committee responds…
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