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The Apathetic American Church: Architects of Moral Decline | Guest Column
By Aaron Helstrom America’s foundational values — faith, family, freedom, and personal responsibility — are crumbling before our eyes. Who bears the blame? Look no further than the American Christian Church. Not the buildings, but the people — the body of believers called by Christ to be “salt and light” in the world (Matthew 5:13-16).…
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Peak season at Mueller is almost here | Mueller Report
By Anna Urban Peak season at the park is almost here. As the days get shorter and aspen leaves change from green to gold, the park will become abuzz with activity. Leaf lookers will take to the trails in search of the best Instagram worthy shot. Weekend campsite openings are slim to none. This is…
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Your library card is …budget savvy | Library Limelight
By Amy Gillentine A trip to the movies can cost a family of four more than $100. A few new books from the bookstore can quickly add another $100 or more. Art classes, sewing classes, tutoring, printing, and even supplies for a costume all come with a price. At Pikes Peak Library District, you can…
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Space hat wisdom | Guest column
By Tricia Tennesen The blow dryers were silent as I sat, waiting for a mysterious group of chemicals to lighten my hair from its natural, dirty brown to a light brown with highlights. It’s supposed to brighten my face, yet I often argue with myself over the merits at my age. Lately, I’ve become more…
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Space hat wisdom | Guest column
By Tricia Tennesen The blow dryers were silent as I sat, waiting for a mysterious group of chemicals to lighten my hair from its natural, dirty brown to a light brown with highlights. It’s supposed to brighten my face, yet I often argue with myself over the merits at my age. Lately, I’ve become more…
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I miss the America I grew up in | Guest column
By Lylah Saunier Unbeknownst to many Americans, there have been forces at work in our country and our culture to destroy the values and traditions of America that many of us grew up enjoying. Abraham Lincoln warned us in 1838 that internal division was the only true threat to the nation: “At what point then…
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The messy, beautiful American tradition of disagreement | Guest column
By Melissa Clark We live in a community that deeply values patriotism. We love to see the flag waving outside homes and businesses, and we feel pride in the incredible sacrifices made by the brave men and women who built and defended this country. But as we look at our public conversation, it is worth…
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Coming home | Guest column
By Lowe Billingsley There are moments in a career that feel less like a step forward and more like a return to something that helped shape you. For me, coming back to the Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) Gold Mine, where I started my career 37 years ago, is one of those moments. One of…
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Change is inevitable; hostility is optional | Guest column
By Alice Cook-Nelson My husband and I spent years saving to buy our dream property in the mountains of Teller County. When we finally purchased 40 acres, we thought we had found paradise. Three days later, reality set in. Our neighbors entered our property without permission while we were moving in and handed us a…
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Leave childhood wild | Guest column
By Hannah Nicholson Recently, outdoor childhood programs across Colorado have found themselves under increasing scrutiny. Programs where children spend their days hiking trails, learning the phases of the moon, identifying plants and animals, building resilience in changing weather, and developing a relationship with the natural world are being treated as though they represent a threat.…