The stakes are high as the ideologically-divided subpanel has weeks remaining to develop initial recommendations for spending the $400 million…
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Colorado Climate Standards Meet Opposition from Some Local Officials
“…it’s essential that each region of the state actively takes steps to meeting these targets in the near-term horizon…”
Food Coalition to Host ‘Community Conversation’ This Thursday, Oct. 14
We will be hosting an online Community Conversation on the topic of author Mark Winne’s book, Closing the Food Gap, Resetting the Table in the Land of the Plenty…
OPINION: Local Control of Schools in Colorado
Recently, focus has been on Federal government issues, but local government and specifically school board issues have also risen in the eyes of the public…
Colorado Releases First Draft of ‘Department of Early Childhood’ Plan
In November 2020, Colorado voters overwhelmingly passed a ballot initiative (Proposition EE) to direct new tax revenues to a voluntary universal preschool program…
Reactions to ‘Bears Ears National Monument’ Proclamation
“Now the real work starts. This announcement is only a down payment on President Biden’s America the Beautiful initiative…”
LETTER: When Was the Last Time You Were Pregnant?
About a decade ago, I had a client who asked me if I would sign a petition from his church. I asked him what the petition was for…
San Juan National Forest to Conduct Pile Burning This Fall and Winter
The Pagosa Ranger District plans to burn slash piles near the following locations northwest of Pagosa Springs…
OPINION: SJBPH Updates Local Public Health Advisory
SJBPH strongly encourages business owners and operators of public indoor spaces to fully adhere to the advisory…
Archuleta School District Seeking Bus Drivers
“Due to required COVID-19 quarantine among our bus drivers coupled with a limited supply of substitute bus drivers…”
Heidi Ganahl’s Challenge to ‘Critical Race Theory’
Gubernatorial candidate’s measure would ban University of Colorado faculty and staff from enforcing certain views on racism…
River District Report Highlights Western Slope Concerns with Water Planning
“We don’t want to have West Slope water users conserve water and then see it go to the Front Range,” Mueller said…
Daniels Scholarship Invites Applications from High School Seniors in Colorado
The scholarship pays up to $25,000 per year toward the student’s unmet need, after applying their EFC, other scholarships and financial aid…
New Executive Order Ends Eviction Protections in Colorado, Allows Sharing of Student Data
“Thanks to the efforts of all Coloradans, the moment for extraordinary executive action has passed,” Polis wrote in the order…
Four Possible Reasons Why Schools are Facing Crippling Shortages
“The system can’t operate without their support staff, without their school aides, without their classroom aides…”
OPINION: I am a ‘Dreamer’; My Reality is Complicated
My mother and I came to the United States in search of a better life when I was just 10 years old. I remember my excitement…
LETTER: The Return on Infrastructure Investment
Congress is currently considering two infrastructure spending bills totaling $4.5 trillion. The dollars will be spent over a 10-year period…
Public Invited to Attend ‘East End’ Multi-modal Plan Open House, Tomorrow, Oct. 6
A multimodal transportation plan is in the works for the Pagosa Springs East End area that will assess pedestrian sidewalk and trail connectivity…
Celebrate Nation Astronomy Day with ‘Out of This World’ Activities
Saturday, October 9, 2021, is National Astronomy Day sponsored by the National Astronomical League…