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What's the reason for four "no" votes on Kane Ranch?
I attended the Council meeting when there was discussion to de-annex the 2400 acre Kane Ranch property from the City of Fountain. I just read Mr. Gordon Rick's letter to the editor,... — Updated 5/17/2022
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Serious and fun updates
Good day. I hope all are well and enjoying the warm weather which is great for getting out. Unfortunately, the warm weather, winds, and lack of moisture have contributed to what... — Updated 5/17/2022
Closing actions of the session
The Senate and the House were going back and forth on the Fentanyl Bill right up until the waning minutes of the 2022 session. Earlier I had recorded a "yes" vote for the Senate... — Updated 5/17/2022
What's a little raw meat between family? And other windy tales...
Temperatures are rising and you would think we are well on our way to some beautiful spring and summer days full of garden prepping and planting. We should be able to linger on our... — Updated 5/10/2022
Clarification on vote for Kane Ranch de-annexation
My background is in business. I was in businesses for 22 years. And in businesses you deal with a lot of contracts. A contract is between two parties that states what each... — Updated 5/10/2022
Dr. Kelly the best qualified candidate for coroner
During my time as a chaplain assistant in the Army, I had the honor of being part of the healing process for many families of fallen soldiers. I looked grieving mothers and widows... — Updated 5/10/2022
Accountability, not compromise
Six years ago, a major crime was discovered in our communities, a crime that had been occurring since the 1970s when the chemical companies lied to consumers about the... — Updated 5/10/2022
I'm available, and council meetings are always open
I felt the need to respond to Gary Rasmussen's letter ("Council members should pound the pavement," May 4, 2022). The quote was taken out of context. The discussion was about... — Updated 5/10/2022
Busy Parks Department
Good day. I hope all are enjoying a nice start to your week. I enjoyed a great time helping to co-host lunch (along with prime food sponsor that day, Papa Murphy's) at the Family... — Updated 5/10/2022
Environmental regulations on building construction
HB-1362 BUILDING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, as in how buildings and building products affect greenhouse gas emissions. This bill, when passed, imposes state requirements on what has... — Updated 5/10/2022
Lamborn statement on Roe v. Wade draft decision
Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Doug Lamborn issued the following statement in response to unconfirmed reports Monday from the Supreme Court indicating that a majority of Supreme... — Updated 5/3/2022
Let me paint you a picture
As if by magic... as I sat down to write, it started sprinkling for a few minutes... any little bit is so needed right now! My week has been dry and beige as usual, with one... — Updated 5/3/2022
Many questions about the PFAS discovered in ponds
The Colorado Sun published a story April 22 about the PFAS chemical that was found in Willow Springs water. According to the story the water was tested in the summer and fall of... — Updated 5/3/2022
Council members should pound the pavement
Twenty-thousand of city of Fountain taxpayers' money will be sent to have a stranger come to your door to ask you about Fountain ballot issues. Because a Fountain City Council... — Updated 5/3/2022
Rebuttal to Water Coalition
In response to the Fountain Valley Clean Water Coalition, I am still on HB22-1345 and it has moved to the Senate after passing in the House. Sorry to have missed the 15 lobbyists fr... — Updated 5/3/2022
Some shameful news to report
Up until last week the combined efforts of young children, six environmental advocacy groups, and several trips to our Denver Capitol by local residents to ban PFAS in consumer... — Updated 5/3/2022
Be sure to honor Mom while you still can
Celebrate Mother’s Day anyway you can but don’t miss the opportunity to honor mom. The opportunities pass us by. While mom is alive is the time to do something for her. Too... — Updated 5/3/2022
Cooking up some fun!
Good day, all. With all this recent wind and warm weather, I encourage all to be extra vigilant in practicing smart fire safety in our outdoor activities. This week I want to let... — Updated 5/3/2022
Collective bargaining for county employees
A big bill that hasn't received much public attention but of great interest to your county commissioners, sheriffs and the rest of the county elected officials is SB22-230. With a... — Updated 5/3/2022
Good bills that should have passed (but didn't)
As we approach the final rush of bills, this might be a good time to look at a few that died a quick and undeserved death. In the good bill that should have passed category was my... — Updated 4/26/2022
County taking PFAS seriously
Good day, I hope all are well. This week I want to focus on just one topic, related to a state-sponsored report regarding one of our local ponds (three ponds throughout the state... — Updated 4/26/2022
Royal bean juice!
I don't know if you have noticed like I have, that certain brands of coffee have been missing sporadically from grocery store shelves. I have no answers for you, it is merely an obs... — Updated 4/26/2022
Pray for Snow!
Absolutely! Pray for snow...pray that we get a substantial amount of moisture between now and mid-June. Pray that our water storage will be at capacity before summer. This includes... — Updated 4/19/2022
Update on the numbers, fentanyl bill, and a resolution honoring veterans
Three weeks until the end of the session; yes, we are all counting, and for good reason. The bill count changes daily, but as of last Thursday a total of 574 bills had been... — Updated 4/19/2022
Still waiting on that tax refund
You survived the Easter festivities and now we wait for the next thing, school being out for summer? Taxes... Yes! They are supposed to be done, right? Ours aren't; normally the... — Updated 4/19/2022
