This week’s edition is one of the strongest and most wide-ranging issues we’ve published — uncovering government conflicts, statewide energy battles, national legal showdowns, and a major new public-safety series for parents.
New Six-Part Series: Protecting Children From Online Predators
Launch of a major education series by John DiGirolamo, starting with an undercover case where a police officer posed online as a 13-year-old girl. Predators contacted the account within minutes, revealing how easily children can be targeted. The article outlines grooming tactics, fake profiles, private messaging, and why teens accept dangerous friend requests.
Chaffee County Geothermal Investigation — Part 2
Investigation into State Land Board Director Nicole Rosmarino’s denial of Mt. Princeton Geothermal’s lease renewal at a site state geologists never identified as viable. The state is now seeking larger developers, despite strong community opposition and over 1,300 petition signatures.
Land Use Code Takeover — Part 1: Conflict of Interest Nobody Stopped
Marjo Curgus simultaneously ran the Chaffee Housing Authority and chaired the Planning & Zoning Commission, then presided over adoption of a Land Use Code that financially benefits her own agency. Officials were warned about the conflict and proceeded anyway.
Supreme Court Tariff Case: Roadmap to Expanded Presidential Power
Analysis of how a Supreme Court ruling against Trump could still grant him stronger tariff authority through dissent-guided legislative and executive pathways, potentially directing $2.8 trillion toward national infrastructure.
Epstein Files: What Was Hidden and What Broke Loose
A detailed timeline showing how multiple administrations protected Epstein or buried the case, and how selective redactions released by Democrats backfired when full documents proved Trump had no involvement.
Turning Point USA Comes to Chaffee County
Recap of the Chaffee County Patriots event featuring TPUSA organizer Anthony Locke, rapid chapter growth, youth engagement, and community support.
50-Year Mortgage Reality Check
A breakdown showing that while a 50-year mortgage lowers monthly payments by around $200, it costs nearly $1 million more in total interest on a $700,000 home.
Thanksgiving Reflection
A faith-centered column on gratitude, prayer, humility, and maintaining spiritual perspective during difficult times.
Special Commentary: When Courts Defy the Supreme Court
A hypothetical analysis of what might occur if lower courts begin ignoring Supreme Court precedent, and how judicial fragmentation could reshape constitutional authority.
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