Opinion

This year’s Democratic contest for Colorado governor may be one of the more consequential primary elections in quite some time. Given the massive fundraising by both U.

When most folks in southeastern Colorado hear “Los Angeles mayoral race,” the natural response is probably, “What does that have to do with us?”

There are certain weekends in small-town America that seem to carry the weight of an entire lifetime. Memorial Day weekend has always been one of them.

For generations, places like the Plains Theater have been more than entertainment venues. They have been gathering places where neighbors meet, children perform on stage for the first time, families enjoy movies together, and communities create lasting memories.

I don’t claim to be Nostradamus, but I would like to review a few of my predictions.

Have you ever wondered about our elections and what goes on behind the scenes? I had no idea what happened once my ballot was mailed or dropped off with the County Clerk until I started working in the County Clerk’s office. The work done by the judges and staff is amazing.

Even in a more than adequate venue, a state wide political party convention is chaotic and complicated. It takes a great deal of organization and planning well beforehand.

As summer approaches in southeastern Colorado, families are preparing for long days at John Martin Reservoir—one of the region’s most popular destinations for boating, fishing, camping, and outdoor recreation.

In recent months, we’ve seen a rise in anonymous “news” social media accounts claiming to inform the public of corruption, fraud, and deception within local governments across small towns in our region.

If you want to help improve the handling of I.C.E., eliminate sanctuary states and cities.

We the people has now become “We the Democrats.” I mentioned in one of my earlier letters that the most corrupt organization in the country is the Democratic Party. They are starting to indoctrinate elementary students by having them march in their protests carrying signs.

Every election cycle, the word “caucus” starts circulating again. Candidates begin calling neighbors asking whether they plan to attend.

For decades, six to be precise, the Super Bowl has served as more than a football game. It is a cultural snapshot—a three-hour mirror reflecting who we are, what we fear, and where the country believes it is heading.

In 2022, the Kiowa County Public Library District partnered with the Crow-Luther Cultural Events Center to transform two historic buildings on Maine Street into a modern library and shared community space. Located in the heart of downtown Eads, the new facility will be ADA-accessible, open during extended hours, and designed to provide services and programs that meet the evolving needs of our community.

2026 is starting off with a bang with Walz not seeking a re-election bid due to allegations of fraud in his state. I wonder how much pressure the Dems put on him to not run again.

Halloween might be over, but the monsters are still lurking, this time not in the shadows of your front porch, but inside your child’s screen. They don’t wear masks or hide under the bed.