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National Back to Church Sunday set for Sept. 15

Did you know that there is a National Cat Herder Day, National Squirrel Appreciation Day and an International Bacon Day? Yes, these are among an onslaught of national and international days that are …

Things I’ve learned

Many times when I’ve come out of some horrible experience that shook me to my toes and rattled my cage I’ve said, “I needed that. I don’t think I could’ve learned the …

For this time, such as it is

This time is like no other. No longer business as usual. As Christians, what is God asking from us? To trust Him for what He’s doing no matter how wild it may seem. Line up with God, not …

Hikers in a wilderness turn into firefighters

More frequent wildfires in the West can turn hiking through beautiful, high-elevation country into a dangerous game for hikers.   In July, seven friends from Idaho, Colorado, Washington and …

Choosing joy over happiness

With depression rates on the rise along with the onslaught of negative distractions trying to get everyone’s attention, perhaps it is time to reflect on one question: “Do you seek happiness or joy?”

Go all-electric — and help change the world

The company I work for recently built a new ticket office at the base of Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colo. Environmentally, we killed it: argon-gas-filled windows, super-thick insulation and comprehensive air sealing, 100 percent electrification using heat pumps instead of gas boilers.

Resetting the clock

“Call my kids,” I yelled to the EMTs. “Tell them what happened.” Everything went blurry.

Love affair with Winchester Pump

To all my faithful readers, I want to thank you for your love and prayers. I could feel them. I know God heard your prayers and I’m still here. Thank you.   I did not get hit by …

Grumpy talk on the trail

I suppose it’s the human thing on a hiking trail to acknowledge one another when passing. But on a well-used trail, the same comments come up time and time again. “Good …

A story from the heart

On the surface, it is coarse and hot where the sun beats down upon it. Disturb it enough with your fingertips for refreshing coolness and a distinct odor that is familiar and satisfying. Touching it, …

J.C. Higgins, Al’s first love

Writing on this subject might be jumping the gun, looking down a barrel before the season starts, but it won’t be long until the hunters are back in town. With fancy hunting gear, hopes and …

Coal continues its precipitous decline

The coal mining industry reacted with outrage when the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently announced plans to stop issuing new coal leases on the eastern plains of Wyoming and Montana. From …

One person who cares can change a student’s life

By the time she took the dais at the Arapaho Charter High School graduation this spring, Principal Katie Law was beyond tired. She’d spent the last two days coaching students at the state track …

To dream the impossible dream

I said to my Sweet Al, “I have an idea for the next article. Who would get married over 80?” Set in your ways. Find a new wife, change your address, insurance and doctors. Keep your kids …

A miracle, not a coincidence

Have you ever encountered a divine appointment? God uses everything to line up everyone to make it happen. It’s called a miracle, not a coincidence. A miracle happened at the dentist …

Save the last dance for Cindy

Mr. Pagosa, Ron Gustafson, hung up his dancing shoes, but not before saving the last dance for Cindy. We will all meet one more time to say goodbye at a celebration of life ceremony on Sept. 7 at …

Mountain bikers push to ride through wilderness

“Something will have gone out of us as a people if we ever let the remaining wilderness be destroyed …” — Wallace Stegner. The goal of the Wilderness Act, now …

‘Martha, Mary, and Lazarus’

We have been visiting the lives of Martha and Mary in a manner similar to that once popular television series “You Are There” with Walter Cronkite.   After a tiring walk to …

Gaining perspective on importance

I was told it’s freeing to be unimportant. I have found that statement to be true. But at the time when I heard those words, they were totally foreign to me. Doesn’t everyone want to be …

Before you sleep on the ground, read this

What fun: You’re going on a guided outdoor trip. As you get ready, here are some tips from actual guides about what to expect, as these patient men and women have experienced a few trips that …

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