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President Obama recently proclaimed September National Wilderness Month. His action could not be more appropriate and timely for Colorado. While our state contains many magnificent wilderness...
DATE: Nov. 5, 2011 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
This past summer, the Dolores Public Lands Office re-initiated work on the Boggy-Glade Travel Management Plan and asked for public input on how we could improve the plan. We received a great amount...
DATE: Oct. 25, 2011 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
As a retired social scientist, one of the principles learned from my career that has stuck to me the most, having studied this and that about humans and their culture, is simply stated: Any...
DATE: Oct. 11, 2011 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
Hunting and fishing are not merely pastimes enjoyed by Colorado sportsmen and sportswomen. Abundant wildlife is as much a part of Colorados identity as our majestic landscapes. In a state that...
DATE: Sept. 24, 2011 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
The good ol days were tough on Colorados wildlife. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, trout, deer, elk, bighorn sheep, wild turkey and many other wildlife species were nearly wiped out from...
DATE: Sept. 24, 2011 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
The Bridge Emergency Shelter opens for our sixth full season on Oct. 15. Significant changes are planned for operations inside the shelter. This season we will focus on separating our services into...
DATE: Sept. 15, 2011 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
Our public lands have become a focal point for confusion, controversy, ignorance and hysterical behavior. Why? We need to look at our history to begin to understand.Going back to our Declaration of...
DATE: Sept. 13, 2011 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
President Barack Obama has proclaimed September 2011 to be National Wilderness Month. This month, we honor this land that we love, and commit to ensuring our wilderness remains a place where all...
DATE: Sept. 13, 2011 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
Theres a good chance you are familiar with Southwest Open School and the very special role it plays in our areas public education system. For 25 years, our program has been changing the lives of...
DATE: Sept. 1, 2011 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
To the parents and students of the RE-1 school district:I would like to offer my personal apology to each parent, student and member of our school community for the problems created by our student...
DATE: Sept. 1, 2011 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
During our public outreach this summer on travel-management changes proposed for the Boggy-Glade area of the San Juan National Forest, theres been much discussion regarding the effects of...
DATE: Aug. 23, 2011 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
Well, now! Is the spectacle in Washington, D.C., finally enough? The Democrats and Republicans have polarized themselves into complete ineffectiveness with ideological grandstanding. This is not...
DATE: Aug. 23, 2011 | COLUMN: Guest Columns