Tag: cheyenne voices

Re: Dec. 22 From the Editor column I wish to protest the discontinuation of the Cheyenne Edition! I looked forward to it. Very sad to see I particularly liked the hiking trail guides and gardening guides Allan Davidson, Colorado Springs The best job ever Regrettably, The Cheyenne Edition will be ceasing publication at the end…

In search of plant-based restaurant meals Colorado Springs is a city that seems to offer everything, whether your passion is for outdoor sports, world-class art or endless sunny weather. But the one thing the Springs doesn’t offer is a variety of restaurants serving plant-based menu items. This is perplexing to me and makes me wonder…

Republican heroes It is about time we recognized the true heroes of the Republican Party. They are not the dopey louts who rampaged through our nation’s capital and the moral cowards who still cover for them. They are not the ranting demagogues exploiting the emotions of the resentful. They were the unsung people not seeking…

CMSD school board candidates speak out In response to accusations of “extremism” made by a local community member, and in light of Attorney General Merrick Garland’s attack on parents across America who have been labeled “domestic terrorists” for standing up and voicing their opinions, we, candidates for Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 School Board Directors,…

Vote yes for 1A,2C and 2D Why should we pass these three items on the Colorado Springs ballot? Because the benefits from passing them far outpace the small amount they will cost us. The pandemic has shown how important it is to get outside and take advantage of the beautiful parks and trails throughout the…

Here’s update on a popular topic broached in this space several weeks ago. We asked for readers’ opinions about a Colorado Springs neighborhood kickball game in the street that was “shut down” by police after some neighbors complained (“What’s Your Take On … Neighborhood street games,” Aug. 25). We received quite a few responses two…

Re: Oct. 6 “From the Editor: In defense of banned books“ The American Declaration of Independence gives the principle the “consent of the governed.” School boards, superintendents and teachers are funded by the taxpayers. The taxpayers have the right to demand to know what a school district teaches and what books it makes available as…

Recently we asked for readers’ opinions about a neighborhood kickball game in the street that was “shut down” by police after some neighbors complained (“What’s Your Take On … Neighborhood street games,” Aug. 25). Below are some of the responses we received. (Please note that we do not typically run opinions from sources who wish…

Re: Sept. 1 ‘From the Editor’ column I do not care for your column on children’s mental health in the Cheyenne Edition (“Even kids need mental-health days”). Parents ought to know their children better than anyone else. Parents ought to decide whether their child would benefit from a day off or a session with a…

Let’s put the brakes on speeding before it’s too late Last week my friend and neighbor had to witness her dog being run over in front of her house. Her 9-year-old daughter had to watch as well. To say it was traumatic is an understatement. But unfortunately it’s not the first accident at her corner…