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Sheriff's policy on volunteers borders on the ridiculous
We don't understand Garfield County Sheriff Lou Vallario's new policy regarding search and rescue volunteers.

We're not alone in that area. more...
10/27/2009 12:01am
Re- 1's decision not to broadcast Obama's speech live was a cop-out
The recent decision to ban the live airing of President Obama's speech to students by the Roaring Fork School District Re-1 was disturbing and very disappointing.
  09/10/2009 10:38pm
Pedestrian, cyclist safety must be addressed at main I-70 exit
The Colorado Department of Transportation is set to begin a huge construction project at the main Glenwood Springs Interstate 70 exit next month.

This will be a long, arduous project that will undoubtedly leave motorists extremely frustrated.
  07/21/2009 11:16pm
Time for Foulkrod to step down
Is it time for Carbondale Town Trustee John Foulkrod to walk away?
  07/16/2009 11:20pm
Midland Center is not the solution for county offices
It's become clear that the Garfield County Courthouse just isn't large enough for the growing demand of its multiple judicial and administrative offices.

Very simply, the courthouse is over capacity.
  07/07/2009 10:33pm
Vallario’s standing depends upon whom he hires as jail commander
The investigation is over, the report has been perused and published, and now, the past is in the rearview mirror.

But for Sheriff Lou Vallario, the future needs to be different than the past.
  05/05/2009 11:38pm
Thanks to all the humanitarians in our area
What does it take to be a humanitarian?
  03/11/2009 1:10pm
Economic turmoil proves need for financial ed programs
With the recent volatility on Wall Street, those of us trying to survive on Main Street had better become more financially literate. If the hallowed halls of banking and lending institutions can crumble, so can our respective personal financial...
  03/03/2009 10:33pm
Ritter should not close the Rifle Correctional Center
Three hundred strong turned out to say they wanted the Rifle Correctional Center to remain open.
  02/17/2009 12:08am
Martin’s policy not evil, but likely unnecessary
Nothing gets people hotter under the collar than partisan politics, even at the local level.
  02/12/2009 7:00pm
Public deserves a thorough, open investigation of sheriff
These are interesting times for Garfield County Sheriff Lou Vallario.

When the personal life of an elected official, and one who oversees a large staff, shifts into the professional realm, there are issues that arise.

That’s what’s occurred.
  02/10/2009 8:11pm
Random act of violence in Carbondale an attack on community’s sense of trust
Editor’s note: This column was submitted by a Carbondale woman who was attacked recently by several teenage girls. We are publishing it anonymously because of the circumstances related to the crime.
  02/03/2009 11:05pm
$15,000 penalty from town for cutting trees is excessive
What amounts to a $15,000 penalty handed down last week to a Carbondale business by the town’s trustees for the removal of some trees from public property is, we believe, overly punitive and should be reconsidered.
  02/03/2009 7:43pm
Working together for the better
Great things can be accomplished when people work together.

Of course, that doesn’t mean everyone will agree on everything. Even if there are disagreements, different goals and agendas, working together should lead to a better future.
  01/27/2009 9:14pm
Inspiring day fuels hope and optimism
Being able to witness history is a rare occurrence.

The swearing into office of the first-ever black president was a historic moment.
  01/20/2009 10:52pm
History was made, now it's time to focus on the job
Witnessing history is rare.

The first-ever black president sworn into office was a historic moment.
  01/20/2009 4:35pm
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