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Lawmaker Leaves Loaded Gun in Colorado Capitol Bathroom
“I want to be clear that I take full and complete accountability for the incident,” he wrote. “I take firearm safety very seriously…”
Register Now for the 2024 Archuleta Food Summit
The day will feature an opening presentation and two breakout sessions featuring information about our local food system, from how to grow and produce food locally, where to get local foods…
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Please join our Push-Up Challenge, and participate in our Denim Day Walk at noon on April 24 at Bell Tower Park…
BIG PIVOTS: Colorado Goes Big on Solar, Part One
A huge year for Colorado solar in 2023. And it’s just a beginning…
Dr. Terry L. Root to Speak on Earth Day Theme ‘Planet vs Plastics’ on April 25
“Through education and action, I believe we can reverse the destructive impact of plastics on our community…”
Colorado Moms, Students Applaud the Passage of Critical Gun Safety Legislation
“Communities across Colorado continue to pay for the devastating toll of gun violence and we are thankful lawmakers like Senator Sullivan continue to take action…”
Colorado Democrats Shut Down Griswold Impeachment Attempt
The impeachment resolution centered on Griswold’s actions and speech around the high-profile U.S. Supreme Court case concerning Trump’s disqualification…
The Dark Matter of Colorado’s Gridlocked Housing Politics
Skyrocketing home values aren’t likely to ever be a problem that current property owners want “solved”…
Durango Announces Earth Day Activities Beginning Tomorrow
Earth Day Durango’s mission is to inspire people of all ages to live more sustainably through fun and engaging educational activities…
Early-Bird Pricing for Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference
Themed Business Ignited: The Power of Everyday Innovation, this day-long will welcome hundreds of small business professionals representing all sectors of the community…
EDITORIAL: How to Recycle a County Road, Part One
At its April 2 regular meeting, the Archuleta BOCC approved two proposed road projects and awarded the contract for reconstruction of North Pagosa Boulevard…
OPINION: Conservation Groups Challenge Federal Decision on Wolf Protections
“It’s deeply concerning to hear that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided not to list gray wolves…”
Lauren Boebert Wins Delegate Vote at Colorado GOP Assembly
In the 3rd District assembly, State Board of Education member Stephen Varela and former state Rep. Ron Hanks both made the primary ballot…
‘Denver Basic Income Project’ Gets Six-Month Extension
This story by Lindsey Toomer appeared on Colorado Newsline on April 9, 2024. After rounding up enough funding for a six-month extension, staff at the Denver Basic Income Project continue to help participants find stability, including permanent housing and secure jobs. The organization is providing another round of no-strings-attached cash assistance to people who have READ MORE
TROOPER TIPS: Safety During a Change of Seasons
Sliding cars perpendicular on the roadway in blizzard like conditions have been replaced with Bambis and Thumpers…
U.S. Supreme Court Willing to Support ‘Comstock Act’? Part Two
In the late 19th century many physicians practiced what’s now referred to as humoral medicine, in which they believed the body contained four humors or fluids that needed to be kept in balance…
ESSAY: I Moved to New Mexico to Report on the Aftermath of a Massive Wildfire
The federal government had accidentally triggered the blaze; now the Federal Emergency Management Agency was in charge of distributing checks to compensate people…
Secretary of State Griswold’s Statement on Colorado Republican Impeachment Resolution
On September 6, 2023, six Colorado Republican and Unaffiliated voters brought a lawsuit against Secretary Griswold and Donald Trump…