Exit polls from recent elections in Virginia and New Jersey showed the vast majority of voters are anxious about the direction of our nation's economy. They should be worried because our present economic path is not sustainable.

"The Economics of Peace" conference in late October, sponsored by Praxis Peace...

I had the good fortune to travel to Sonoma, California late October to attend "The Economics of Peace" sponsored by Praxis Peace Institute and RSF Social Finance.

This mind-blowing conference shattered any illusions I had about having a handle on my personal investment situation and taught me more than I...

Born in 1944, Frances Moore Lappé is a humorous, energetic dynamo. This one-woman hope machine exudes optimism and is my new hero.

I am still amazed such an internationally famous woman graced our small burg with her presence. Lappé's talk was part of the 29th Annual Western Colorado Congress meeting...

Reflecting on last month's 2009 Mesa State College Energy Management Symposium in Grand Junction, I find a certain irony in the fact I rode my bicycle to the event.

Before attending I was sorely lacking in knowledge about the business of oil and gas, in spite of living in an...

It is time to stop the insanity and you can help! I am referring to the madness of purchasing water in single-use, disposable plastic bottles. In spite of the convenience, this is a crazy concept and we must put an end to it.

You may ask, "What's so...

Welcome to the Grand Valley of Western Colorado, a land of many contradictions. Jaw-dropping scenery is interspersed with numerous oil and gas patches. A semi-arid landscape, this area relies on the magic of irrigation and still manages to produce some of the best peaches, corn and wine in the...