“Now we are seeing our pediatric emergency departments and our inpatient units overrun with kids attempting suicide and suffering from other forms of major mental health illness…”
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Colorado Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Wildlife Corridors
Without ecological corridors to connect important habitat, protected areas become isolated ‘islands’ that are unable to sustain wildlife populations…
Colorado Supreme Court Rules on School Funding Reform
“Today’s groundbreaking announcement from the Supreme Court represents a monumental step toward repairing our state’s broken education funding system…”
OPINION: ‘Strong Towns’ Files a Lawsuit Against the Minnesota Board of Engineering Licensure
Following the hearing, the Board of Licensure issued what would be a final order on March 17, 2021. The order’s findings omit key facts in a way that is prejudicial to Marohn…
More Business Perks If You Get Vaccinated in Durango
Coupon sheets with free and discounted items at local businesses will be available to all residents receiving COVID vaccination at select SJBPH clinics…
Colorado Senate Passes $5.3 Billion Transportation Package
“We see it every day in our roads and bridges that are falling apart, as we drive over potholes and have to repair our cars, as we sit in traffic…”
BLM Seeks Nominations to Colorado Resource Advisory Councils
All RACs consist of 15 citizens with diverse interests in public land management, including conservationists, ranchers, outdoor recreationists, state and local government officials…
FREE EVENT: Pagosa ‘Mental Health Walk’ Tomorrow, Saturday May 22
Informational booths will be set up with mental health resources — and our inspirational guest speaker, Ethan Fisher, will speak around 11am at Yamaguchi Park…
Study Shows Disparities in Vaccination Rates Among Ethnic Groups
Black Americans’ COVID-19 vaccination rates are still lagging months into the nation’s campaign, while Hispanics are closing the gap, and Native Americans show the highest rates overall…
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program Extended to May 31
“We know low-income families, individuals, older adults on limited incomes and those with disabilities have faced inordinate challenges…”
Goat-Led Wildfire Mitigation on Pioneer Trail
The project area is 13 acres, encompassing the Pioneer Trail. Approximately 100 adult goats and their kids will be doing the hard work of reducing these fuels…
Anti-Horse Slaughter Legislation Introduced in Congress
“We are grateful to Representatives Schakowsky and Buchanan for introducing legislation to protect our iconic equines from the predatory horse slaughter industry….”
Get Vaccinated, Then Drink Beer… Only in Durango
“We think ‘Shot and a Beer’ is a fun offer that will motivate some people who have been putting off their vaccine…”
‘Safe Boating Week’ Starts Tomorrow, Friday, May 21
The week starts on Friday, May 21, with “Wear Your Life Jacket To Work Day”. Boating professionals and outdoor enthusiasts aim to heighten awareness of different life jacket styles…
Colorado Bill Takes Aim at ‘High Potency’ Marijuana
“I’m on the side of having a child that utilizes medical marijuana, so this medicine has been a lifesaving intervention for him,” said Michelle Walker, a longtime medical marijuana advocate…
Vets 4 Vets Charity Golf Tournament Set for May 29
The format is a four-person scramble. The cost is $85 per person, which includes a Texas-style barbecue and music by the San Juan Mountain Boys…
Colorado Governor Polis Signs ‘The Very Best’ Budget for 2021-22
“There’s a long history and tradition over on the Joint Budget Committee to put aside partisanship and work for the people of Colorado…”
HMPRESENTLY: A Crick or Two
I mean… driving is great, and all, but not so much when things get crazy on the roads…
OPINION: Medicare For All Act of 2021, Liberal Benefits with Conservative Spending
As with our existing Medicare and Medicaid systems, patients would receive health care from their choice of physicians, clinics, hospitals and allied health care professionals…