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NM Congressional Delegates Criticize FEMA for Delayed Payments to Victims

Posted on January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 by Post Contributor

Letter says more than 100 victims have waited at least 180 days, with “many more” approaching the legally required deadline…

Posted in News/Politics
Older Americans Feeling Trapped in 'Medicare Advantage' Plans

Older Americans Feeling Trapped in ‘Medicare Advantage’ Plans

Posted on January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 by Post Contributor

“I have very little control over my actual medical care,” he said, adding that he now advises friends not to sign up for the private plans…

Posted in Education/Health

Staff Shortages in Colorado Prisons Leave Basic Needs Unmet

Posted on January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 by Post Contributor

“I have been incarcerated for 25 years and have never seen prison this bad,” one person said in the survey. “We are basically being warehoused…”

Posted in News/Politics
OPINION: An Ardent Supporter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr

OPINION: An Ardent Supporter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr

Posted on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 by Post Contributor

I am an ardent supporter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with deep knowledge in matters relating to his candidacy. I work strictly as a volunteer at People for Kennedy, and do not represent Mr. Kennedy’s campaign. I appreciate the opportunity to respond to the Politico article recently referenced in the Daily Post, wherein the authors READ MORE

Posted in Opinion/Letters
Company with Shale Oil Interests Seeking to Preserve Ancient Water Right

Company with Shale Oil Interests Seeking to Preserve Ancient Water Right

Posted on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 by Post Contributor

Puckett Land Co.’s 24,000 acre-foot proposal dates to 1966, part of “integrated system” involving lands in Garfield and Rio Blanco counties…

Posted in News/Politics
Grand Opening of Natural Grocers' Gunnison Store on Jan. 31

Grand Opening of Natural Grocers’ Gunnison Store on Jan. 31

Posted on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 by Post Contributor

“The last Government census showed that Gunnison County’s median household income was 33% lower than the state’s…”

Posted in Business

Build Pagosa Participates in ‘Charrette’ Exercise

Posted on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 by Post Contributor

With the participation of more than 45 school district members, students, local and regional government, and business representatives, Build Pagosa accomplished a major milestone…

Posted in Community

OPINION: ‘The Dog Ate the 2023 Farm Bill’

Posted on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 by Post Contributor

This chaos is no accident. It is the inevitable result of voting for and electing people to Congress who are incapable of governing…

Posted in Opinion/Letters
Forest Service Withdraws Key Permit for Controversial Utah Oil-Train Project

Forest Service Withdraws Key Permit for Controversial Utah Oil-Train Project

Posted on January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 by Post Contributor

“If the deficiencies are addressed and resubmitted for consideration, the Forest Service may issue a new decision…”

Posted in News/Politics

Colorado Legislators Looking at Outlawing ‘Occupancy Limits’

Posted on January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 by Post Contributor

“So much of the energy use and emissions associated with buildings is essentially fixed, irrespective of the number of people…”

Posted in News/Politics

‘SCAPE’ Accepting Applications from Innovative Local Businesses

Posted on January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 by Post Contributor

Thinking about applying to SCAPE? Great news! Applications are open on a rolling bases so we can be ready when you are…

Posted in Business, Video

Colorado Department of Corrections Awarded Grant to Address Opioid Use Disorder in Prisons

Posted on January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 by Post Contributor

“Two-thirds of today’s incarcerated population, on a nationwide basis, struggles with a substance use disorder…”

Posted in News/Politics

Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission Announces Initial Rules

Posted on January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 by Post Contributor

“We thank all of the stakeholders for participating and providing feedback over the past year, to help inform these initial cumulative impact rules…”

Posted in Environment/Recreation
Sweeping Overhaul of Colorado Elections Gets Initial Nod for Ballot

Sweeping Overhaul of Colorado Elections Gets Initial Nod for Ballot

Posted on January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 by Post Contributor

A proposal backed by one of Colorado’s wealthiest political donors to dramatically overhaul how the state conducts its elections cleared its first hurdle…

Posted in News/Politics
Sen. Bennet Pushing Child Tax Credit Expansion

Sen. Bennet Pushing Child Tax Credit Expansion

Posted on January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 by Post Contributor

The framework led by top tax policy leaders would raise the child tax credit incrementally through 2025…

Posted in News/Politics

OPINION: A Meaningless Democratic Primary in New Hampshire?

Posted on January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 by Post Contributor

I’ve read the letter – several times, actually. Taken as a whole, it is in no way surprising or at odds with previous messages from the DNC over the past year…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

‘United Way Day’ At Wolf Creek Today, Jan. 17

Posted on January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 by Post Contributor

Lift tickets will be $77 for Adults. A portion of the proceeds will go to the benefit of United Way…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Fundraiser for Wolfwood Wolf Rescue at New Thought Center, Jan. 27

Posted on January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 by Post Contributor

Come dressed in a character such as a Wizard, Knight, Queen,, King, Goddess, Dolphin, Whale, Unicorn, Witch, Sage…

Posted in Community
OPINION: Colorado Officials Failing to Enforce Emissions Standards

OPINION: Colorado Officials Failing to Enforce Emissions Standards

Posted on January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 by Post Contributor

Release of the report also came with an admission from the administration of Governor Jared Polis that its efforts to reduce greenhouse emissions have fallen short…

Posted in Opinion/Letters
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