Letter: Good news for bicyclists heading up Vail Pass
After writing a column a month ago in The Vail Daily about the bike path being rebuilt and rerouted on the upper part of the ride, I subsequently wrote to CDOT about the one concern...
Letter: How to get more people to fly out of Eagle County
Enjoyed reading Scott Miller’s story regarding the grants under Small Community Air Service Development. As one who uses (or prefers) Eagle, it would be nice to see this grant build confidence with airlines to provide year-round...
Ryerson: Why all girls? The benefits of single-gender education
Before teaching at Zealous Schools, I worked at another school for female-identifying, non-binary, and trans-male students. When people asked me about my job, I’d tell them I am a teacher at a gender-positive all-girls school....
Lewis: The biggest tax hike in history that no one knows about
I hate taxes. Yes, I know they are necessary for certain things, but it still doesn’t mean that I like paying them. I come from a time when the word “conservative” meant that you favored...
Letter: Michael Norton’s opinion
I am writing to you to congratulate you and to thank you for publishing Michael Norton’s weekly column. I look forward to reading Michael’s column each week, because he not only invites his readers to...
Carnes: (Wet) dog days of anti-winter
This summer, so far, has been making me think about the mid-80s. Not temperature mind you, but years, especially 1986, when “Top Gun” and Kate Bush ruled their respective charts and the U.S. was in...
Haims: What you should know about cholesterol management
Your chances of having a heart attack or stroke can be reduced by managing your cholesterol. If all you know about cholesterol is that it’s either HDL or LDL which is bad for you, you...
Writers on the Range: Hard choices for the Colorado River
The seven Colorado River states —Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming — face a daunting mid-August deadline. The federal government has asked them to come up with a plan to reduce their...
Letter: Think long term
I understand my conservative neighbors’ concerns about inflation, health care, the waves of pandemics washing across our nation, and the state of education or lack thereof. I won’t assume to know all the reasons why...
Norton: Finding smoother air through the turbulence
All of us who have flown have experienced turbulence. Some of us experience anxiety and fear as we drive our fingernails into the armrest or the arms of the person sitting next to us. Many...
Letter: Avon doesn’t need paid parking
I have lived in Avon proper for over 30 years and in the valley for longer. I was just reading about how Avon is considering putting paid parking in place. This just saddens me on...
Chacos: The long road to constitutional equity
Women in our country have been lobbying, challenging, rallying, and fighting for civil rights since the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1788. “We’ve come a long way, baby,” as the saying goes, yet a woman...
Writers on the Range: Will salmon finally win this year?
For the past 35 years, I’ve been covering what we call the “salmon wars” in the Pacific Northwest, writing so many stories about salmon heading toward extinction that I’ve lost count. The decline occurred year...
Ask a Broker: With so many online resources, do I really need a broker?
Question: With all the resources that are available online, do I really need to use a real estate broker to buy and sell? Answer: The internet can be a powerful tool when it comes to...
Best: Nuclear energy has obstacles, too
A nuclear reactor might be a nice addition to the economy of Craig, the community in northwestern Colorado. But can Colorado afford nuclear power? Three coal-burning units at Craig will be closed between 2025 and...
Letter: Eagle County should hold public process on playground upgrade
Eagle County is moving forward on a plan to scrap the Freedom Park playground and replace the entire area with new equipment and surfacing. The current playground is in a bit of disrepair, and no...
Norton: The tidal wave of complacency is worse than The Great Resignation
There is plenty of discussion happening around what is being called “The Great Resignation.” The impact of people not willing to work has a vast-reaching impact and implications on every aspect of life. We are...
Lewis: Constitutional contradictions when it comes to religion
The First Amendment to the Constitution reads “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the...
Haims: When you exercise, and how long, is vitally important
With little doubt, exercise plays a fundamental role in enhancing one’s health. However, new research indicates that duration and time of day may have profound effects on mortality. Look around our mountain communities and you...