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LETTER: Missing My Conservative Friends
I highly respected my now-retired conservative co-workers – good friends – because we shared my dad’s deep understanding of honor and integrity…
BLM ‘Virtual Public Hearing’ on Wild Horse and Burro Management
The Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 requires BLM conduct an annual hearing to consider the use of motorized vehicles in the management of wild horses and burros…
OPINION: Archuleta Democrats Support Closing STR Tax Loophole
As it stands now, local governments are not permitted to change the tax designation of short-term rentals located in residential zones…
LETTER: The Harmful Influence of Corporations and Billionaires
I am sick of corporations and billionaire dynasties like the Koch and Walton families who think they are entitled to everything including public land and natural resources…
Abortion Rights Bill Passes Colorado Legislature Following Lengthy Senate Debate
“…If Roe v. Wade is overturned, there is no Colorado law in place that would protect the right to obtain a safe, legal abortion, which is why this bill is so important…”
Youth ‘Reasonable Independence’ Bill Passed by Colorado Legislature
“When youth are given independence they grow, learn and thrive and we’re pleased to pass legislation that empowers their right to independence…”
Ukrainian Relief Campaign by Pagosa Springs Rotary Club
Pagosa Springs Rotary has set a goal of collecting contributions in the total of $10,000 from the Pagosa Springs community within the next two weeks…
Fentanyl Crisis Strategy Unveiled by Governor Polis, State Lawmakers
“It’s time to make Colorado a safer state for everybody and it’s time for the carnage to end,” Polis said at the news conference…
Final ‘Fun Race’ at Wolf Creek This Weekend
Medals will be awarded to the three fastest racers in each age and gender category…
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Announces Settlement Related to 416 Fire Litigation
D&SNGRR confirms that it has successfully converted five of its eight steam locomotives from burning coal to now burn 100% recycled oil…
Groups Show Support for ‘Electric School Bus’ Legislation
The advocates highlighted the number of benefits offered by electric school buses beyond cutting ozone pollutants, including reducing toxic emissions that kids breathe while riding the bus…
Colorado Welcomes Arrival of New Zero-Emissions Big Rigs
Roads in Colorado will soon be seeing green 18-wheelers — big trucks with plenty of power but zero emissions…
Tickets On Sale Now for the ‘Library Affair’
You do not want to miss this wonderful opportunity to enjoy an evening with friends while supporting the exciting new building expansion…
OPINION: Ideology and the Death of Truth
There is a fundamental, and obvious reason for this kind of reaction – namely, that we are not hard-wired to think in terms of cataclysmic catastrophes…
Colorado Secretary of State’s Office Launches Economic Indicator Dashboard
“The business environment is dynamic and getting timely economic information is vital to making important business decisions,” said Secretary of State Jena Griswold…
Teacher Retention Bonuses Have No Apparent Effect in Denver’s Priority Schools
As the two sides head back to the negotiating table this spring to determine the next contract, the results of the CU Boulder study show the bonus was a bust…
Senate Passes Bills to Safeguard and Improve Colorado’s Elections
The bills will enhance Colorado’s gold standard election system by prohibiting intimidation and coercion at voting centers…
San Juan National Forest Approves Ice Creek Project at Purgatory
New buried powerlines will supply electricity to the top and bottom terminals of Ice Creek lift…