Editor: The Republican Party of Gunnison County is proud to announce that on the USA’s 250th anniversary, July 4, 2026, you can enroll your child into a Trump Account. Children who are born …

We focus on mental health as a society more than ever, yet reported mental health challenges continue to rise. Researchers studying these conflicting trends have found that genuine symptoms of depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions are indeed increasing, not merely due to greater awareness or reporting. 

The other day I snapped a photo of our cat in a field of chamomile.  His eyes closed, his nose taking in the scent of flowers, his body completely relaxed, I was reminded of that old phrase, …

Editor: There has been a great deal of confusion, and frankly, misinformation, circulating about the SAVE America Act. As someone who believes both in election integrity and honest public discussion, I think it’s important to step back and look at what this bill actually does.

Editor: This is an addendum to my previous letter on April 9th. "Elizabeth Warren best reflects the values and priorities of the Indivisible movement."

This week, I’m pleased to share that construction at the Whetstone Village housing development near Crested Butte continues to move forward. Thanks to an unusually warm winter and spring, the project is now ahead of schedule in several key areas, and we may possibly be able to begin the leasing process by the end of this year.

Editor: Presidential First Ladies are not elected, nor are they assigned specific duties.

Editor: Many thanks to all the community members who showed up for the No Kings 3 protest in Gunnison, as well as the many volunteers who organized the march and rally. Your presence, energy and care for this community and country were deeply felt.

Editor: At 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 14, at the Gunnison County Library, the League of Women Voters will host an open meeting for all those who are interested, to hear and to visit with two relevant and informative speakers. 

Editor: Many people in Colorado’s 3rd District are trying to understand what just happened and, more importantly, why.

Editor: Elsewhere in this week's paper, you'll see a list of the awards made by the Rotary Club of Gunnison to nine wonderful organizations serving low-income youth this summer.

Editor: Paul R. Ehrlich, a world-renowned biologist who authored “The Population Bomb,” a 1968 best seller, died on March 13 in Palo Alto, California. He was 93.

Editor: Several days ago, I had the misfortune of viewing 21 year old Yussef Alwali tearing down the wooden cross from the Chadwell Heath Baptist Church in northeast London, England.

Editor: The so-called Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act (GORP) is being marketed as conservation, but for those of us who live and work here, it looks a lot more like control, restriction and economic harm.

The trouble with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people’s money. – Margaret Thatcher, British Prime Minister. The same can be said of “progressivism,” and Colorado’s …

Editor: Wow. What a March. Looking at all our high temperatures (Tmax) in March 2026, you would think we had a tectonic plate shift and we had been moved to Grand Junction. 

Editor: The “No Kings” protests are being portrayed as spontaneous, grassroots movements. But when you take a closer look, the level of coordination, organized transportation, professionally printed signs and synchronized messaging raises a fair question: who is funding all of this?

Editor: I’m glad the Gunnison Country Times ran the Writers on the Range column last week by Wendy Keefover. I worked with her briefly on the Front Range and know that she’s very knowledgeable.

Editor: Let’s stop pretending the Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act (GORP) is about “protecting” anything. This is a federal land grab that sacrifices rural Colorado to satisfy political agendas and out-of-touch elites.

Editor: I’m writing to extend my respect, appreciation and support of principal Jim Woytek at Gunnison High School for his leadership during what has been an eventful year for the high school. …