Originally appeared in Fort Collins Weekly 29 June 2026 Eric Fried If Ronald Reagan were still alive, he’d wake up from a nap, drop his jellybeans and tell the current President “There you go again!” Once again, our fearless leader has broken out his rusty veto pen to fight the evildoers who want to pursue … [Read more…]
Originally appeared in Fort Collins Weekly 15 June 2026 Eric Fried I hate to say I told you so, but…who am I kidding? I love saying so. As predicted here, developer over-reach has killed the current prospects for a Rural Transportation Authority (RTA). Meanwhile, the Fort Collins City Council majority is being villified for doing … [Read more…]
Originally appeared in Fort Collins Weekly 1 June 2026 Eric Fried One of Estes Park’s main tourist attractions – its majestic elk herds – is too successful for its own good. Elk have overrun Rocky Mountain National Park, seriously degrading the ecosystem, especially the streamside stands of willow and aspen. They spill into the town, … [Read more…]