Do it better

I keep doing a double take when I glance at the far canyon bottoms and cliffs, seeing dark red wet earth, sometimes covered with smears of spring green grasses and dotted with glowing golden cottonwoods topped by a clear blue sky. I can hardly believe my eyes with how beautiful our landscapes are after all that rain. Sena Taylor Hauer Likewise, I could hardly believe my eyes last week when the election returns came in. The results were decisive and demanding, locally to nationally. Thank you, America, for voting, no matter how you voted. The energy behind these midterms was electric and engaging. Grand County had the highest turnout in the state, with an impressive 78.75% of registered voters casting ballots. All the candidates worked hard and seemed gracious with their wins and losses. Come January, I hope the tone of our new county commission, Congress and Senate will be more civil, solution-oriented and fiscally responsible.

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