Summer has officially begun with a blast of scorching temperatures across much of the United States. The National Weather Service is warning of “extremely dangerous heat” baking 160 million people under a heat dome stretching from the Midwest to the East Coast the rest of this week. It’s already proven fatal. But while this is…
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Tie should go to the ranchers The expression says the tie goes to the runner in baseball. Well, that should be true for Colorado ranchers. A recent investigation into a calf killing (depredation) revealed wolf tracks near the carcass, but there were also bear and coyote tracks present (everybody loves a free meal). The investigation…
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Reader’s question coverage of “No Kings” protests and Trump’s parade celebrating Army Re: “Thousands join anti-Trump protests across Colorado,” June 15 news story “No Kings Day” was a valuable expression of our fears and anger, but “The King” just does not care. He knows he is untouchable. The only way to control him is through…
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Gutting of vaccine panel is tragic, political mistake Re: “RFK Jr. ousts entire vaccine advisory committee,” June 10 news story Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy Jr.’s decision to fire all the experts on the ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) will be a tragic, political mistake. They are excellent, ethical scientists. Our…
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A puma, or mountain lion, seen by a motion-sensing camera near the border wall. | Courtesy of Ganesh Marín The border wall between the US and Mexico is, of course, a barrier meant to prevent human migrants from crossing into America as they seek work, family, or refuge from violence. It’s also a significant…
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A You’re Hot, Stay Cool sign with an AC unit and fan posted to a street light during a heat wave on 86th Street in Manhattan, New York. | Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Lee Kuan Yew, the iron-willed founder of modern Singapore, was once asked what the most important invention of the…
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While dashboard is great, hopefully even more federal cuts info is coming Re: “Dashboard shows how much money Colorado has lost from U.S. cuts,” June 18 news story I’m very glad to see the governor’s office providing information that has been so difficult to obtain from the federal government. It’s going to be a very…
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An aerial view shows floodwaters covering farm fields and a rural road near Poplar Bluff, Missouri. In April, thunderstorms, heavy rains, high winds, and tornadoes plagued the regions for several days causing widespread damage. | Scott Olson/Getty Images Globally, humanity is producing more food than ever, but that harvest is concentrated in just a handful…
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Sen. Bennet should ‘reassess’ political goals Re: “Bennet holds decisive lead in Democratic primary, poll shows,” June 17 news story As a 65-year-old, life-long Democrat, I was disheartened to see that Sen. Michael Bennet decided to abandon his Senate term and return to Colorado to run for governor. Our national Democrats, who include Sen. Bennet,…
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Don’t overlook the nuclear option Re: “New laws on turf, wild horses, clean energy,” June 11 news story Among many issues in this article, of note is House Bill 1040, which adds nuclear energy to be counted toward utilities’ clean-energy goals and eligible for financing set aside for clean energy. Although most environmentalists are opposed to…
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