But note, the war effort is only the second of his justifications for the income cap; the first half refers to correcting “gross inequities”…
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READY, FIRE, AIM: The Chinese Virus vs the Chinese Vaccine
Wu Yifang, chairman and CEO of Shanghai-based Fosun Pharma, said he’s happy to see the mRNA vaccine developed by Fosun and BioNTech reach the island nation of Taiwan…
Downtown McCabe Creek Culvert Replacement Project Creates Major Traffic Impacts
Phase 1 of work in this area is expected to continue through November, 2021…
Coloradans to Receive TABOR Tax Refund, Income Tax Cut
The projected tax refund for 2021 is the largest in 20 years…
Colorado Laws Addressing Gun Violence, Teacher Shortages, Affordable Housing, Became Effective Yesterday
“We worked hard this session to tackle the escalating housing crisis in Colorado, and giving local governments more tools to build affordable housing is a critical step…”
FIRST PERSON: I Got Rid of My Writing Period, and My Students’ Writing Improved
A few years ago, as a kindergarten and first grade teacher, I was in a constant panic over the state of writing in my classroom…
Reminders, About Road and Street Closures
Several major highway closures and a smaller project will be impacting the Pagosa community in the next weeks and months…
LETTER: They Paved Paradise
I read with interest Mr. Hudson’s September 6 editorial regarding the discussions concerning downtown parking….
Colorado Law Would Shrink Impact of 2021 Property Tax Ballot Measure
“But the biggest benefits from those tax reductions are going to go to the people who need it the least right now…”
Public Hearings on Colorado Redistricting Plan Start Today, Virtually
The congressional staff plan was prepared using 2020 Census Data, public comments and input from the congressional commission…
LETTER: Simpson Nails the Wild Horse Issue
Thank you for publishing William Simpson’s article on wild horses on September 6, 2021…
Nighttime Closures on U.S. 160 Begin Near Hwy 151 on September 13
“Large precast concrete arches will be placed over the roadway. Keeping the traveling public safe during these crane operations is a priority and dictates the need for the closure….”
Colorado Offering Gift Cards to Students Who Sign Up for COVID Testing
Polis first floated the idea of paying students to get tested earlier this summer, but it wasn’t clear at the time if the federal government would cover the cost…
‘Saying the Unsaid’ Project on Display at Pagosa Library
‘Saying The Unsaid’ is a public storytelling project by members of our community about their experiences with discrimination, racism, and privilege…
CU Regent Heidi Ganahl Tells Republicans ‘We Can Win in 2022’
The CU regent joined Rep. Doug Lamborn and other GOP figures at a ‘Big Tent Event’ in Woodland Park…
Public Invited to PPOS Charter School ‘Kitchen Expansion’ Discussion
A public meeting to explain the application and to welcome comments from the community will be held at 6pm on Wednesday, September 15…
College Dreams in Reach Thanks to Elks Scholarships
Applications for the 2022 contest are available on the Elks National Foundation’s website…
Enrollment Open for ‘Mountain Chile Cha Cha’ Cooking Contests
This annual green chile cook-off — scheduled for September 25 — is where chefs of all abilities and backgrounds compete for cash, trophies, and bragging rights…
Colorado Study Finds Single Payer Health Care System Most Cost-Effective
“This Colorado data confirms the 20 or more studies in the U.S that a single-payer health care system is the most cost effective…”