Feinsinger column: The gut microbiome plays a huge role in health
Will Bulsiewicz, M.D. is a respected gastroenterologist who wrote “Fiber Fueled.” Today’s column is based on this book. For centuries, physicians looked at bacteria as harmful — causing wound infections, and diseases such as pneumonia...
Writers on the Range: ICE is eroding the rule of law
“I got lucky,” José told me. “Because they got the wrong person.” José, 28, who did not give his last name for fear of retribution from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, said he was...
Writers on the Range: Solar panels have more than proven themselves
I’d never heard of “net metering” until my electric bill hit $600 last February. Desperate for a way to reduce utility costs that skyrocket in the winter because we use electric heaters, I started getting...
Bruell column: Taking to the streets for May Day
Labor unions have become a cornerstone of our nation. Whether we live in red states or blue states, in big cities or small towns, most of us agree that working people deserve the freedom to...
Feinsinger column: More random health tips
Periodically, this column is comprised of short health tips that don’t warrant a whole column of their own. From the spring issue of good medicine, a journal published quarterly by Dr. Neal Barnard’s Physician Committee...
Guest column: A farewell with gratitude
I’ve always believed that in a small mountain town, our elected officials are, above all, community members who step up to serve for a chapter in our shared story. This Thursday, April 17, my chapter...
Guest column: A community update on Glenwood Springs’ South Bridge project
After more than two decades of planning, Glenwood Springs’ South Bridge Project is finally becoming a reality. Before diving deep, here are a few key highlights: The history South Bridge has been the community’s number...
Garfield Clean Energy column: Be smart about smart meters and new time-of-use electricity rates
If you’re one of the 51% of Garfield County residents who get their electricity from Xcel Energy, you probably received an email recently with the subject line “Time of use is here.” I recommend that...
Feinsinger column: Low back pain is common
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons patients see primary care doctors. To understand this condition, it’s necessary to understand the anatomy of the low back. The lower (lumbar) spine consists of...
Writers on the Range: Rural Colorado county gets ready for wildfire
When La Plata County in southwestern Colorado needed a director of emergency management in 2021, they found a winner in Shawna Legarza. An experienced firefighter, her career has spanned battling big fires on the ground...
Rules to fly by
I recently came home from an intercontinental trip that totaled eight flight segments, and although this does not make me an experienced globetrotter like one of those million-milers, the many flights allowed me to see...
CMC column: Toward a more perfect college — Equitable responses amid shifting student populations
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it is fitting that colleges take time to reflect on the extraordinary progress made by the American republic. While enthusiastically pursuing life, liberty and happiness,...
Feinsinger column: Ozempic and other GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
Dr. Michael Greger is famous for several books including “How Not to Die,” and for his website nutritionfacts.org. He recently wrote a primer on the new injectable weight loss drugs: “Ozempic, Risks, Benefits, and Natural...
Whiting column: The lighter side of wisdom
Decades ago, in middle school, my History teacher had us determine our age in year 2000. Fifty-two for me; then predict 10 ways we and the world would be different. My item No. 1: “That’s...
Inside the Chamber column: Let’s Talk Business/Hablemos de Negocios — Empowering Latino entrepreneurs through education and connection
In celebration of Diversity Month, the Glenwood Springs Chamber and FirstBank are excited to host Let’s Talk Business/Hablemos de Negocios, an annual bilingual event designed to empower and support local Latino entrepreneurs. This year’s event...
Garfield County Libraries column: Musings on transactions and transformations
Years ago now, (2008) the international library corporation OCLC conducted a surprising study. They interviewed some 4,000 people to find out what they really felt about libraries. The issue was a weird contradiction. The use...
Vidakovich column: A season to remember
I received a text a few weeks back from Rob Chavez reminding me that Saturday, March 15, was the 50th anniversary of Glenwood’s first state basketball championship. The Demons defeated Holy Family that evening in...
Carsten column: Leaking protein through the kidney is not normal
The consequence of low blood protein depends on how low the protein becomes, which protein is low, and the cause of the low protein. Having a correct level of protein in the blood is essential...
Feinsinger column: Inflammation — Are your arteries on fire?
February was heart month, and this is the last column in a series about the major risk factors for heart attacks. Heart attacks are not all about cholesterol—inflammation plays a large role. There are two...
Superintendent’s column: Springtime accountability and a short break
This is a quiet week in the Roaring Fork Schools. It is a brief moment of pause before the final push of the academic year. Our schools are on spring break, a week that provides...