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Let's start with what may be happening at the legislature in the near future, emphasis on may. Latest rumblings are a short adjournment of 3 days (Senate and House rules help dictate the 3 days) partl...

Recommended for Everyone! I was told this is the best source of information on Covid 19: http://www.cc.com/video-clips/f86qec/the-daily-show-with-trevor-noah-dr--anthony-fauci---ha... Full story

I was prepared to deal with Easter being our target day to come skulking out of our hiding spots. I mean, I know we are nowhere near comparable, but imagine Jesus rolling the stone away from his tomb...

The real news is COVID-19. You are all more current on rising numbers, social separation, self-quarantine, shelter in place and business closures than could be covered in this space, especially...

Good morning, I pray all are well today. I want to thank everyone for your patience as we continue to work diligently for our residents during this period of precaution because of COVID-19. This week...

Here we are in the middle of a pandemic crisis named after a beer... I would imagine that beer lovers are not too pleased with the name. I know if it were named after coffee, I would be highly upset;...

Given the current Coronavirus pandemic and Governor Polis' State of Epidemic Disaster Emergency the legislature deemed it prudent to adjourn for two weeks, returning on March 30, 2020 to limit the...

HB20-1193, GOP House Alternative Family Leave Bill Many Colorado employers are interested in providing a paid leave benefit to their employees for the birth or adoption of a child, for those undertaki...

Those of you who attend our monthly meetings know of the work I have continued to do for not only our community but also communities across the county and our state contaminated with PFAS chemicals....

Americans need options for healthcare and every American needs healthcare. Too many Americans are walking around hoping they don't have to go the hospital. A friend recently said to me, "I don't have...

Dear Karen, I've heard other naturalists talk about 'leaky gut'. It this some kind of new modern-world problem, or is it baloney? And if it's real, how does one know if they have leaky gut, and how...

There almost wasn't a newspaper last week. It was a serious struggle to string words together and figure out how to make things look somewhat decent. Honestly, nothing seemed important anymore....

I hope all enjoyed the recent pleasant weather this past weekend and that you will spend a nice St. Patrick's Day as well. This week I want to pass along an update from the County Public Health... Full story

My apologies for all of my sad stuff as of late. Seems like things get rough in phases, don't they ... I had a birthday this week, and let me tell you: At my age, I am just happy to still be here and...

Several people have asked me about greenhouses, so I wanted to do an article for all of you on it. I will say at the outset, that greenhouses are NOT my specialty, and here in Colorado, I have a small...

I would like to talk to you about PTSD, the robber of mothers. I am no expert, nor do I know the military since neither I nor my husband ever served. We support and uphold our military and because we...

I love the weather in Colorado. We can have minus-12 one day and 60 degrees the next! It's not fun as a gardener, though. This sporadic temperature variation can continue all the way through June...

Dear Editor, I read your interview with Mayor Ortega in the Feb. 5 issue of the Fountain Valley News. Mayor Ortega is a smart, dedicated, and good man, and I understand his frustration about the...

Good day, I hope all are well. The primary election season is coming fast and Colorado is part of the Super Tuesday Presidential Primary on March 3, so I want to get out additional information on...

The bill didn't start out with any real sense of urgency, but circumstances beyond the legislature's control put it on the fast track. HB20-1019 – Prison Population Reduction and Management started...

My 2019 Ph.D. dissertation – How Can Truth-Claims of Voter Fraud Influence Public Policy? A Political Discourse Analysis – investigated how former Kansas Secretary of State and de facto leader of...

Well, that "Brace Yourself" kind of storm was a total bust...huh? Are you now overloaded with milk and bread? Time for some yummy bread pudding or potato soup, as my son has requested. Yeah, we...