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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 usually last...
DATE: June 3, 2013 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
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 some of Sen. Michael...
DATE: May 23, 2013 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
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 yourself...
DATE: May 20, 2013 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
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 transport...
DATE: May 16, 2013 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
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, wildfire can...
DATE: May 16, 2013 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
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 in the...
DATE: May 2, 2013 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
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.Amendment 64 painted with broad...
DATE: May 2, 2013 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
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 federal...
DATE: April 25, 2013 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
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 citizens of Montezuma...
DATE: April 15, 2013 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
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...
DATE: April 15, 2013 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
"Oh, no!" the woman exclaimed as she retrieved the mail from her post office box. "Jury duty," she explained to the post office patrons who had turned their heads in alarm at her initial outburst....
DATE: April 12, 2013 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
On March 25, President Obama added five new national monument jewels to America's enviable crown of treasured public lands. These lands forever protect the historic places of our nation and its...
DATE: March 29, 2013 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
