Governors of both parties, from throughout the United States, met in Washington DC over the weekend to try to speak on a unified front about what their states need from the federal government…
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Colorado Leaders Promote Education Aimed at High-Paying Jobs
Colorado wants residents connected to high-paying jobs. It will need more than one-time funding…
When To Share Your COVID Testing Kits
“Right now, we need to keep our priority with our health care system, our first responders, our vulnerable populations,” she said…
Mule Deer Foundation Adds Sagebrush Partnership Coordinator
Jamie Nogle will be working with the Bureau of Land Management and Intermountain West Joint Venture as the sagebrush partnership coordinator in Grand Junction…
Colorado Dept. of Human Services Vendor Reports Potential Data Breach
After the conclusion of the third party’s forensic investigations, Sound Generations conducted its own investigation and due diligence to identify the affected individuals…
PSMC Limiting Its Use of Monoclonal Antibody Treatments
No one should travel to Pagosa Springs for MAB treatments without having an appointment and confirmation that he/she has been determined to be high risk, meeting criteria for sotrovimab…
U.S. Graduation Rates Dip, and COVID Gets the Blame
This story by Matt Barnum, Kalyn Belsha, and Thomas Wilburn appeared on Chalkbeat.org on January 24, 2022, as a collaboration with The Associated Press. High school graduation rates dipped in at least 20 states after the first full school year disrupted by the pandemic, suggesting the coronavirus may have ended nearly two decades of nationwide READ MORE
Fishing Tournaments Help Protect Salmon in Blue Mesa Reservoir
Two successful lake trout harvest incentive tournaments at Blue Mesa Reservoir in 2020 and 2021 have helped CPW aquatic biologists manage kokanee salmon…
After Marshall Fire, Community Rallies in Support of Motet’s Drummer, Dave Watts
Watts and his partner, Danielle Gregory, rushed to the airport as soon as the manager called and they realized the rapidly growing Marshall Fire could be putting their two dogs, who were at home, in danger…
Anticipating a ‘Post-Roe World,’ Colorado Democrats Plan Reproductive Rights Bill
While Democratic lawmakers generally work to protect and expand abortion rights, Republicans typically introduce at least one bill each year seeking to restrict them…
New Rules Could Bring Major Reform to Colorado Oil & Gas Industry
“The last time we overhauled our financial assurance rules pursuant to legislation was following the 1994 legislative (session),” Robbins said….
Fort Lewis Graduate to Present on Plant Diversity Tonight, Jan. 25 via Zoom
The Colorado Native Plant Society a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the knowledge, appreciation and conservation of native plants…
Secretary of State Cites Possible Election Security Breech in Elbert County
The Elbert Clerk has not complied with that Order, having failed to provide a response of any kind within the time allotted…
Marshall Fire, Omicron Prompt a Special Health Insurance Enrollment Period in Colorado
“It is important that people in Colorado have the opportunity to obtain health care coverage,” Patrick Gordon, CEO of the Rocky Mountain Health Plans, said in an email…
OPINION: Fragrant Corruption
We will no longer take orders from the State. The State is a corporation and we will no longer support it. We will establish our own bank and put our tax dollars back into our county…
HMPRESENTLY: About That CDC Survey…
In a Pagosa Springs SUN article, a local businessman is quoted, saying that “the ballot language is somewhat vague and abstract…”
Numerous WinterFest Events Kick Off Tomorrow, Saturday Jan.22
At 11am, animal lovers can celebrate the winter season with their pets by participating in the Barkus Parade. Dress them up in costume or just warm clothing and head down to the River Walk…
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Seeks Applicants for Wetland Habitat Restoration
“Wetlands are so important. They comprise less than 2 percent of Colorado’s landscape, but provide benefits to over 75 percent of the species in the state…”
‘Conservation Helping Hand’ Program Aims to Assist Landowners
Are you interested in implementing a conservation practice on your property, but need help with the cost? We will be awarding grants to pay for 50 percent of your project, up to $4,000…