Ah, the strange beauty of politics. Political decisions almost always come about slowly and involve a lot of meetings, but the …
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Genghis Obama? It wouldn’t matter…
There is this new thing called the Internet. They might have it in Washington D.C. Not everything on “the web” is …
Read More »Riding the passion break…
Okay, I admit it…the Snodgrass decision is ruining my life. I’m tired and it’s all because of Snodgrass. My car needs …
Read More »Wow
“If you’re hunting ducks, you have to go where the ducks are.” —Texas proverb The first reaction after hearing about …
Read More »Council should show more respect
I just want to take a quick second and remind the incoming Crested Butte council members that they work for the …
Read More »October ball
Hardball? It’s sure not softball. Is it all about Moneyball?So much for rushing to get the Foothills annexation sketch plan in …
Read More »Endorsing the Mt. Crested Butte tax issues along with 1A and 5A
The mail-in ballot process is not a favorite. Election Day in Crested Butte, Mt. Crested Butte and the county used to …
Read More »Four for the future of the Crested Butte council
In Crested Butte, there is a unique town council election at the moment. Usually three council seats and the mayor are …
Read More »It’s your turn
If you haven’t already received it, it shouldn’t be long before you get an election ballot in the mail from the …
Read More »Something stinks about the old dump
Time out.We have a situation… again.In fact, it is a bit of a mess. The “situation” is the old town dump. …
Read More »Pain and frustration… Just another day in the Foothills.
Both the proponents of the Foothills annexation and members of the town Planning Commission have described the year-long process of punching …
Read More »It’s election time! And we want your help…
The great 2009 fall election is fast approaching and your community newspaper is seeking your help in grilling the candidates. There …
Read More »Do-overs anyone? Apple Z
On a Macintosh computer there is a command called Apple Z. It lets you undo the most recent thing you’ve done …
Read More »WTF?
When a Land Trust board member asked me my initial reaction to the board essentially firing three of its members, my …
Read More »Echoes of the governor’s visit to Crested Butte
So I’m listening to the Governor of Colorado Friday afternoon on a perfect late summer day, thankful to live here but …
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