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The West Coast is on fire, and our nation is smelling smoke. What can we do to help? How can we connect with the people who are hurting the most? What can we do about the fires,... — Updated 9/23/2020

Our ATSDR study is successfully underway! I stopped by the Security Fire Station #1 for a visit, and our scientists were all safely working under a giant white tent to check people... — Updated 9/23/2020

I haven't watched much professional sports over the last few months. Last Thursday I did tune into the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns football game.  My attention grew... — Updated 9/23/2020

Good morning. I hope you are well, today. This week, I want to highlight the upcoming Creek Week annual cleanup and a town hall I will be co-hosting this coming Saturday. El Paso... — Updated 9/23/2020

Good morning, I hope all are well. This week I want to provide an update to our Veteran of the Year Award which was presented to Colonel Nanette Brédé Mueller last week, as well... — Updated 9/16/2020

I just read the good news in the Fountain Valley News (9-2-20) and the Gazette (9-12-20) that the City of Fountain approved a new standard for water treatment to remove those toxic... — Updated 9/16/2020

One explanation for the contempt and polarization in our country is that many of us never learned what it means to be "American." Unlike citizens of most countries, "Americans" do... — Updated 9/16/2020

By now, most parents and school boards have made the decision how they will manage COVID-19 and the beginning of the 2020-21 school year. It hasn't been easy on anyone ... — Updated 9/9/2020

I've mentioned in a May 27 column that along with managing newspaper carriers, I also deliver papers myself. I make sure that various businesses get a paper each Wednesday, and... — Updated 9/9/2020

I don't know what it's going to take to get Soldiers and Airmen to slow down along Hwy. 16! As a Retired Veteran, I've seen the discipline among our young troops seemingly get... — Updated 9/9/2020

Good day. I hope all are well and enjoyed this past week and stayed warm during the quick drop in temperature Tuesday and Wednesday, which brought a hint of things to come as our... — Updated 9/9/2020

We all know the proverb "necessity is the mother of invention," and it has been defined as: "When the need for something becomes imperative, you are forced to find ways of getting... — Updated 9/9/2020

Good morning. I hope all are well and enjoying the slightly cooler weather that has started off the week. This week I would like to announce the opening of a second wave of block... — Updated 9/2/2020 Full story

We are getting very close to voting day – you can feel it, see it and hear it all over the place. We will be voting for the biggest and most important office in our country. It... — Updated 9/2/2020

Hi there, everyone. I have been busy poking and cattle prodding my family and somehow missed writing a column for a bit. I last told you to stay tuned to our endeavors of acquiring... — Updated 8/26/2020

Colorado School of Public Health has mailed out the results of the year two PFAS blood levels. Year one results were in 2018, and round two is 2019 but due to COVID (and very busy... — Updated 8/26/2020

I hope all are well, today. I want to start off by getting out some information from our Clerk and Recorder on voting, and a reminder about the county small business and nonprofit g... — Updated 8/26/2020

By Dudley Brown In a very odd year, the Boston Bruins won the NHL 2020 abbreviated regular season, taking the Presidents Cup-awarded to the team with the best record in the regular... — Updated 8/26/2020

Would you say you are a student of your husband, wife or significant other? Do they study you? I was listening to a comedian who said he loves being married and he studies his... — Updated 8/19/2020

Everybody has troubles. If you don't believe it then ask any American living in the year 2020. Most of us are accustomed to having troubles occasionally. Some have more than... — Updated 8/19/2020

By Betsy Huber  President, National Grange August 18th marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote across the country and enfranchised... — Updated 8/19/2020

Good morning. As I mentioned last week, I want to provide an update on the newly implemented phase of COVID-related relief funding from the county. This program allows small... — Updated 8/19/2020

Volunteering is a way to give back to a community that has given so much to you. I used to think that volunteering at REACH Pikes Peak was just come in, after school, and make food... — Updated 8/19/2020

I hope all are having a nice day. This week I want to provide a couple of updates on CARES Act funding grants for non-profits to directly support individuals as well as a new... — Updated 8/12/2020