First came this exchange via IPhone, widely shared on Facebook by a Colorado Mesa University biology graduate who specializes in conservation of endangered species. The biologist wrote to Colorado State Senator Ray Scott concerned about his uninformed, overly-simplistic views on energy production…
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G.J. Chamber Snubs Sen. Ray Scott at Legislative Wrap Up
Colorado State Senator Ray Scott did not attend the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce’s legislative wrap-up breakfast session on May 23, so instead he gave the Chamber a statement to read at the event. But the Chamber refused to read it.
Trump tells murderous Filipino President Duterte he’s “doing an unbelievable job on the drug problem” in his country
A recently-released confidential transcript of an April, 2017 phone call from President Donald Trump to Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte reveals Trump praised Duterte, telling him he’s been “doing an unbelievable job on the drug problem” in his country. President Duterte has had death…
President Fires FBI Director Comey Amid Investigation of Trump Campaign’s Ties to Russia
Following is NBC’s coverage of President Trump’s firing of FBI chief James Comey yesterday, in the midst of the FBI’s ongoing investigation into Russia’s interference into the 2016 election to favor Trump, and the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia.
Grand Junction’s Tax Day March Dominates Downtown on the Day Before Easter
While some stayed home dying Easter eggs Saturday, almost 300 western slope citizens turned out for the national Tax March to demand Donald Trump make his tax returns public. Marchers gathered at Grand Junction City Hall and listened to speeches before starting off…
How About Letting the Rabble Decide What to Spend Their Own Tax Money On?
The way ballot proposals typically come about in Grand Junction, the Grand Junction Chamber, big local business owners and members of the Old Guard Republican Establishment (OGREs) conceive of some idea that benefits one or more established, successful businesses. They…
In Case You Missed It: County Commissioners Officially Approve Collbran Landowner’s Illegal Activity
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reported on March 15 that Mesa County’s three Republican County Commissioners publicly admonished a Collbran landowner for violating the law by hosting commercial events on his property for years without required permits. Then they rewarded him by making…
It’s Time to Talk About Donald Trump’s Mental Health
The first week of Donald Trump’s presidency has made one thing clear: Americans must start considering Mr. Trump’s mental health a serious problem.
Mike Anton is Back, This Time Plugging an Events Center
Mike Anton is back, appearing on TV and speaking to groups around town, telling Grand Junction residents they should vote for an extra sales tax to build an events center downtown. Do you remember Mike Anton? No? Well then let’s recap exactly who Mike Anton is,…
Trump Appoints White Nationalist, Anti-Feminist Steve Bannon as “Chief Strategist”
President Obama is trying to calm the fears of people abroad about a Trump presidency, while here at home Trump is stoking public fears of his presidency by his appointment of Steve Bannon a his “chief strategist.” Who is Steve Bannon?…
Clueless Colorado House Rep. Ray Scott Denies Climate Change
In this 2013 video, Colorado House Representative Ray Scott, a climate change denier who represents Colorado’s western slope, argues against increasing the amount of renewable energy required from rural electric co-ops to 20% within the next 6 years. The bill,…