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Volume 15 • Edition 12
June 15, 2022
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“Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains taken to bring it to light” George Washington “If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed” Thomas Jefferson
Resurfacing begins on CO 52 Prospect Valley in Weld County
WELD COUNTY — The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing a 2-mile stretch of roadway on CO 52 southeast of Keenesburg. This project also includes culvert replacement on County Road 79. Work will primarily consist of resurfacing the roadway, using a two-step lifting and resurfacing process. The culvert replacement and repair will replace existing culverts on both CO 52 and CR 79. The culverts will be up sized and lengthened to allow for better drainage and safer, more resilient roadways. Full closure detour CO 52 will be closed to thru traffic east of CR 79 for approximately three weeks beginning early June while the roadway is being reconstructed and the culvert is replaced. • From eastbound CO 52 turn north on CR 59, to east on CR 16.5, to south on CR 63, to east on CR 16, to south on CR 73 to rejoin CO 52. • From westbound CO 52 turn north on CR 73, to east on CR 16, to north on CR 63, to east on CR 16.5, to south on CR 59 to rejoin CO 52.
Travel Impacts • CO 52 will be closed to thru traffic east of CR 79 for approximately three weeks beginning early June while the roadway is being reconstructed and culvert is replaced. • During resurfacing, CO 52 will be reduced to a single lane at various mile points within the project limits during construction. • Alternating eastbound/westbound traffic will be directed flaggers within the single lane configuration. • Construction signs, cones and devices will be present 24/7 • Width restriction of 10 feet will exist in the work zone • All construction schedules are weather dependent and subject to change. • Lane closures and other traffic notices are posted weekly on COTrip.org. • After those culvert replacements are complete, CR 79 will be closed for approximately one week to replace the culvert on CR 79. • Final roadway work will include striping, guardrail and shoulder work. • Daytime working hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Vehicles maybe reduced to a single-lane, alternating traffic intermittently in either direction, throughout the duration of the project. These lane closures, guided by flaggers, may have up to 15-minute delays. The speed limit in the work zone will be 40 mph (or less, as posted). Road work is expected to be complete by mid-August. Project Contact Information For additional information about this project, contact the project team. • Project/study/other website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/co52-prospectvalley-resurfacing-and-culvert-improvements • Project/study/other information hotline: 970-601-1116 • Project/study/other email: r4co52resurfacing@gmail.com
Common Sense Republican Seeking Like Minded Unaffiliated Voters to Win
Colorado is facing a dire time politically. In order to save our state, we must win seats in both the State and Federal legislatures that will offer a conservative balance and hopefully stop the full-on march down the blue path of destruction. The Unaffiliated make up over 40% of Colorado voters. There are several key races taking place and Primary is June 28, 2022. Republican and Unaffiliated voters must use their heads, not their emotions, when casting their ballots. Being a Republican is tough – even amongst our own. The shameful behavior that took place at State Assembly is a prime example of that. Backbiting, disruption of protocol and poor sportsmanship were all in play. Kristi Burton Brown did an excellent job of handling herself and the situations as they presented themselves. The caucus process has some excellent attributes. There are also challenges. Winning big at caucus doesn’t necessarily mean you are the best candidate. Perhaps you had a good speech day or merely deceived enough people that you could do the job because they refused to look beyond your surface speak. Let’s not forget the lesson of Dan Maes back in 2010. He won big at caucus yet did not have what it took to win the governorship. For the governor’s race we have Heidi Ganahl and Greg Lopez. Both are likable and each has some excellent qualities. Overall, either would be better for Colorado than Polis. However, there is the challenge – which of them can beat Polis? Lopez can sometimes have the tendency to come across as an angry man. I like to believe that is passion about his beliefs, however it can be a challenge to get around. He was the state director for the SBA, has owned a business and was the Mayor of Parker. Unfortunately, he used his position with SBA to help one of his friends. That civil case was recently settled with Lopez paying $15,000 and acknowledging that the US could prove the allegations brought. Ms. Ganahl won the at-large seat as CU Regent in 2016 which offers her the distinction of being the only Republican elected statewide in many moons. Ganahl successfully started and grew Camp Bow Wow into a national franchise and later sold the business. Though some have indicated she is evasive on questions, having heard her speak publicly several times, she was very articulate and forthcoming in answering questions. She has targeted items in the State she wants to address such as oil and gas permitting, transportation and healthcare. Lopez wants to study and Ganahl wants to start rolling things back day one. Though studies are important, there are many items where immediate action can be taken and Ganahl recognizes that. Both candidates have similar ideas yet different approaches. In my opinion, a take charge person for the people is what Colorado needs. Further, Ganahl does not have civil litigation weighing her down which makes her more electable. The US Senate race offers is an interesting one. Ron Hanks, who won caucus (remember Dan Maes) shouts loudly about election integrity. Joe O’Dea is a successful businessman who is down to earth and speaks his mind without grandstanding. Both trade political jabs at each other and have some very distinct differences in philosophies. Ron Hanks used to be Loren Hanks who ran for Congress in northern California in 2010 and failed in his bid to win that seat. So, he moved himself to Colorado, rebranded himself as Ron, and won a house seat in 2020. He claims to have worked on a frac crew yet with no more details which appears to simply be a pandering move to engage the oil and gas types. He is known for “blowing up” a Dominion voting machine. This was a staged even using a copy machine and some camera angle to offer an explosive image to go with his rants about election integrity. At State Assembly he backed Charles Stanley Thorne’s floor nomination for State Attorney General then back pedaled on what he said. Hanks says all the things about abortion and the Second Amendment that Republicans want to hear. We deserve Common Sense Republican Seeking Like Minded Unaffiliated Voters to Win continued on page 2...
WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE Page 2: Way of the World Page 3: CRINIO’s: Pretenders to the GOP Throne by Dave Kisker Page 4: Democrats Fund Ads Boosting Controversial GOP Candidates Page 7: Wiggins School District Update Page 8: America’s Violence Problem by Bill O’Reilly Page 9: Bronco’s New Owners Page 9: Wiggins Fire District Election Results Page 11: It’s Been Windier Than Usual in Colorado