Mueller: Don’t hurt farmers to save the Colorado River
No one denies it: Over-consumption of water and extreme drought caused by climate change are realities driving the Colorado River into crisis. But some solutions are better than others. Former Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt suggested...
Thistlethwaite: It’s not enough just to feel sorry about the death of George Floyd
George Floyd died after a police officer in Minneapolis knelt on his neck. Justin Bieber posted on Instagram that he’s sorry. Good to know, but it is not enough, especially for white people such as...
Letter: Bravo, Sweet Basil
If there is to be a silver lining to the pandemic, it will surely be the emerging takeout phenomenon among the valley’s best restaurants. We want to hail Sweet Basil for taking a month to...
Letter: Broken system
“We’re experiencing very high volume, please try again later” is the most common phrase I hear these days. I hear that phrase by far the most, way more than I’d ever heard it before. Living...
Letter: Cruelty must not be tolerated
I was watching “World on Fire” on PBS. An exchange in Nazi Germany between an American correspondent and a doctor who was responsible for euthanizing handicapped children caught my attention. Yes, I am going to draw...
School Views: Looking ahead together
Our collective response to this pandemic has been incredible. Teachers adapted quickly, our tech department changed their focus overnight, devices and physical packets were rapidly distributed to students, and parents stepped in to support their...
Letter: Gilman to Avon transmission line is bad for wildlife
Holy Cross Electric is interested in creating the Gilman to Avon transmission line to help alleviate potential electrical outages for the towns of Vail and Avon. The line will also allow Vail and Avon to...
Carnes: Time to eat, drink and never forget
Good grief, for a while there I felt like it was never going to end, but finally, HOORAY, the previously unthinkable has happened! Yep, a big ol’ shout out to all the local graduates, for...
Cook: Gratitude for an amazing team
As Eagle County begins the “blue phase” of the public health orders, I can’t help but reflect on the tireless work and sacrifices made by our local health care workers over the past two months. ...
Babbitt: Here’s how to save the Colorado River
It is no exaggeration to say that a mega-drought not seen in 500 years has descended on the seven Colorado River Basin states: Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona and California. That’s what the...
Letter: James Iacino for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District
If there’s ever been a time when capable, thoughtful, and steady leadership in Congress is crucial, it’s now. Colorado communities are digging deep to meet unprecedented challenges as we emerge from current public health and...
Letter: I hate wearing a mask
I have to say I hate wearing a mask. I hate the way it looks, I hate seeing my fellow Americans in one and I hate the fear that comes with wearing one. I was born in 1973...
Noble: The problem with Tara Reade
The #MeToo hashtag, which surged in 2017 following sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein, spawned companion hashtags such as #BelieveSurvivors. These two hashtags are particularly notable because the first served to highlight how pervasive sexual...
Goldberg: Biden faces marketing decision on his running mate
The first thing to remember about vice presidential picks is that they are marketing decisions. That is, once a candidate has been deemed qualified to be president, the only thing that matters is what the...
Haims: Get educated about Alzheimer’s and dementia
Alzheimer’s is a life-changing event for both those diagnosed with the disease and their families. Researchers have found that about 20% of Alzheimer’s cases may be misdiagnosed. Other studies have found that people with Alzheimer’s...
Robbins: What are inspectors general and why do they matter?
It’s not the kind that you salute. In fact the “general” in “inspector general” is closer in meaning to “the whole enchilada” than it is to military brass. An inspector general is an investigative official. While the term,...
Vail Valley Charitable Fund: Mountains of hope
I always knew we lived in a very special place, but over the past few years, I have been even more overwhelmed by the generosity and support of the Vail Valley, especially the Vail Valley...