Author: The Gazette editorial board

They say a sure sign of a marriage in deep trouble is when one spouse hasn’t a clue there are any problems in the first place. Until it all boils over, of course. That’s kind of how it is for the restive citizens of Weld County – whose grievances against the state government are way…

There’s one consolation in Monday night’s 11-2 vote by the Denver City Council approving a “group-living” amendment to the city’s zoning code: When the policy inevitably backfires, it probably will happen gradually. Even though it technically takes effect almost immediately, its unavoidable consequences – ever more congestion; ever less peace, quiet and security in neighborhood…

Tonight’s Denver City Council hearing on the controversial “group living” amendment to the city’s zoning code promises to raise the roof – given intense citywide opposition. As for the council vote that is scheduled to follow, we’ll remain hopeful members will see the light and kill the proposal. We’ve heard rumors of the likely leanings…

We have weighed in often for a return to in-person learning in Colorado public schools. There has been progress in that direction of late as the COVID-19 caseload has dropped, but that progress has come in fits and starts. The case for a full reopening is premised on the damage to our children – academically,…

El Paso County Republicans will decide Saturday whether they want controversy or ballot-box victories. The decision will determine the party’s viability as a player in state politics. Republicans have the option to choose proven dysfunction or leadership that will get results. At their county meeting, GOP committee members should elect former teacher, county commissioner, state…

You try to avoid the encampments in downtown Denver, along the Platte, and around the metro area. If you happen to be passing by on foot, the squalor overwhelms you – the tents and makeshift lean-tos cobbled together from boxes, boards and carpet remnants. They’re in parks where office workers used to have lunch in…

The familiar refrain from the fight against COVID, “we’re all in this together,” also applies to another challenge facing Colorado – and that’s highways. Repairing them. Maintaining them. Upgrading them. Expanding them as needed. And, of course, securing the funding to attend to all of those needs. We’ll credit that wisdom to veteran State Capitol…

Denver Public Safety Director Murphy Robinson has been on both sides of the thin blue line – at the same time. Once, as a young cop in Ohio – off duty and driving some friends to the airport to pick up his sister – he was pulled over by police. Four times. Robinson is Black.…

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis didn’t fall off a turnip truck. It’s a good bet he’s never seen one. So, it comes as no big surprise to learn our Ivy League cosmopolitan governor – a resident and native of Boulder – has a festering problem in rural Colorado. Few Colorado urbanites, concentrated along the Front Range…

The world witnessed the 59th peaceful inaugural of an American president Wednesday, marking the first day of Democratic President Joe Biden’s presidency. It is cause for hope and celebration by all, regardless of political preferences or votes cast by those wanting four more years of then-President Donald Trump. Even the most ardent supporters of Trump…