Opinion

Thanksgiving

For most Americans, Thanksgiving is a day to be with family and friends and enjoy a turkey surrounded by much that is starchy, buttery and plentiful. There should be a walk along the river or...

DATE: Nov. 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Recall notices

While automotive engineers race forward with a lightweight pickup, self-driving cars, standard rearview cameras and ever better fuel economy, another segment of the auto industry is growing in...

DATE: Nov. 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Internet sales tax

The U.S. Senate in 2013 passed a rare bipartisan measure that would extend sales tax collection to sales made via online merchants. As is typical of the gridlock in Congress, though, the measure...

DATE: Nov. 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Threatened grouse

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service delivered its long-awaited verdict on the Gunnison sage-grouse Wednesday, determining that the bird’s population is threatened — though not endangered. The...

DATE: Nov. 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Election 2014

If there was a surprise in Tuesday’s election, it was that Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper survived a strong challenge by Bob Beauprez. Right up to Election Day, polls showed Beauprez leading....

DATE: Nov. 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Ferguson and FAA

The Associated Press reported Sunday that officials with the Federal Aviation Administration agreed to a request from local police to restrict the airspace above Ferguson, Missouri, for 12 days in...

DATE: Nov. 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Election endorsements

Governor: John Hickenlooper Since his election in 2010, Gov. John Hickenlooper has managed to irk those who would be natural allies for a Democrat, while by turns enraging and pleasing presumed...

DATE: Oct. 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Ballot initiatives

Anti-abortion advocates have, for the third time, brought to voters the question of how Colorado defines “person” and “child.” As with previous efforts in 2008 and 2010, this year’s Amendment 67 –...

DATE: Oct. 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Editorials

State offices

When it comes to administering elections, there seem to be two philosophies. One would put hurdles in voters’ way in the name of preventing fraud. The other would make voting easier, more...

DATE: Oct. 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Udall, Tipton and Hickenlooper

Colorado’ senior U.S. Senator, Democrat Mark Udall, is being challenged by U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Yuma. It is a tight race, made even more competitive by the national climate. In looking at the...

DATE: Oct. 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Re-elect Roberts to Senate

Though Colorado Sen. Ellen Roberts, R-Durango, is assured of victory in her unchallenged bid for re-election, she deserves a vote of support. Roberts is a widely respected legislator in her party...

DATE: Oct. 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Nowlin for sheriff

Voters in the Montezuma County sheriff’s race first need to set aside past allegations against both candidates. If the worst that can be said about a man is that he was accused of something years...

DATE: Oct. 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Editorials

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