Violence against children and at school spark outpouring of concern, rage Re: “3 children, 3 adults dead,” March 28 news story Although normally, I’d never watch a video of a shooting, I did just now of the Nashville, Tenn., school event. I do truly praise the officers who went in and did their job so…
It’s time to put hospital fees in check “Lawmakers narrow bill to limit hospital facility fees,” March 22 news story My husband and I have owned our small business in Denver for 22 years. Over the years, our business has endured many challenges that have tested our resiliency. I am extremely disheartened over the state…
Recognize the hard work of deans often “in harm’s way” Re: “Staffers wounded in shooting at East,” March 23 news story Jerald (Mason) and Eric (Sinclair), I am so saddened that you endured such a tragic event on March 22. As a past DPS administrator, I have had to search students; that is unnerving at…
Wyoming endangers essential medical care Re: “Governor signs measure banning abortion pills,” March 19 news story Wyoming’s Gov. Mark Gordon has signed the law banning the use of mifepristone and similar drugs for abortions in his state. While ostensibly leaving protections in the law for mifepristone’s use to treat miscarriages, the law establishes an ominous…
We join the nation in praying for the swift and full recovery of two Denver East High School administrators who were shot Wednesday by a student during a pat-down search looking for weapons. The details of their medical risks are unknown, but, like most gunshot victims, Eric Sinclair and Jerald Mason, will have a hard…
Colorado state Rep. Matt Soper, those were some disappointing tweets Matthew, I felt the need to write to you directly and publicly to express how completely distasteful and offensive I find your tweets. Shame on you! So you think that Colorado is being Californicated? Statistically speaking, Californians are less likely to be murdered by a…
Denver Health cannot fail. The safety-net hospital and regional Level 1 Trauma Center is in a dire financial position with the cost of providing care – especially for those with no means to pay — outstripping the revenue coming in. The state stepped up and has allocated $5 million in the 2023 budget to shore…
Castillo parents fighting for safety of students Re: “Parents seeking records, not cash,” March 14 news story Instead of taking the money and running, the Castillos are choosing to honor their son, Kendrick, by getting and sharing information that may save other students. Good for them! Peggy Caughlan, Fort Collins Assault rifle lapel pins disrespectful…
The GOP staffers at the party’s state headquarters in Greenwood Village should go ahead and take down the American and Colorado flags and run up the Trump and Q flags that they hid in the closet for 2022. The party is done pretending in this state to reject the extremists’ lies that fueled an attack…
Adults need to take student safety seriously, finally When will adults take student safety seriously? My friend Luis Garcia lived with integrity. He always worked to be the best version of himself. Today, adults talk about safer schools and ending gun violence. Their words are seemingly filled with authority and integrity. Yet the best versions…