“We are hopeful that it is what will help… six million families to be secure in housing, where those children will be able to start school in the next few weeks…”
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Legislators, Community Members Urge Transformation of Colorado’s Mental Health System
“So, if the state needs over 2,600 beds, where do you think people go when they are ill enough to require inpatient or residential care? Enter your local sheriff…”
Free Entrance to Colorado State Parks in August, for Military and Veterans
The free park pass provides a chance to experience Colorado’s state parks and the diverse wildlife and landscapes the state provides…
New Study: Indigenous Fire Stewardship Promotes Biodiversity
“Declines in biodiversity were associated with high-severity fire activity, which began with the disruption of Indigenous-controlled fire use…”
Colorado Independent Redistricting Commission Announces Public Hearing in Durango
The Joint Colorado Independent Redistricting Commissions will hold public hearings in Durango, Trinidad, Alamosa, Centennial, and Golden this week on the preliminary maps…
‘Emerge Colorado’ Accepting Applications for Training Classes, for Women Candidates
Emerge Colorado is the state’s premier candidate training program and the most successful in the state…
LETTER: The Right Direction for Colorado, to Reduce Plastic Pollution
If we want to get serious about reducing our single use plastic use as both a state and nation, corporations have to begin taking responsibility…
LETTER: The Uphill Battle with the Pharmaceutical Industry
Americans got the vaccine for free initially because the government not only paid for development, but paid for the vaccine…
CDOT Downtown Pagosa Reconstruction Project to Start on Monday, August 2
In early August, the Colorado Department of Transportation, along with Four Corners Materials, will begin work at McCabe Creek in downtown Pagosa…
Your ‘Vote for the Pagosa Stars’ is a Vote for Seeds of Learning
Regardless of who you choose, every dollar is a vote that ensures the success of a young scholar…
Free Entrance to Colorado State Park on Monday, August 2
Although the state celebrates its 145th birthday on August 1, state parks will offer free entrance on August 2 instead…
‘Colorfest’ Tickets Now on Sale
Various weekend combination packages are also available. For example, you can purchase a reserved seating wine ticket and a beer tasting ticket…
A Colorado Doctor Rejects Norms to Treat Refugees and Immigrants, Part Two
Mango House leases out space to nine stores and six restaurants, all owned and run by refugees…
‘Archuleta Housing’ to Celebrate 50 Years Tonight at 19th Hole Concert
Archuleta Housing Corp will be closing out the 19th Hole Concert Series with Jack Ellis and Out On Work Release performing…
Pandemic Toll: Test Scores Show Educational Slowdown
This story by Matt Barnum appeared on Chalkbeat,org on July 28, 2021. A pandemic that reshaped American society and disrupted more than a year of schooling also slowed progress in math and reading for millions of U.S. students, according to new national data, which confirms Black, Latino, and low-income students were hit hardest. Younger students READ MORE
Coloradans Await Rental Assistance as Eviction Moratorium Expires
“People are trying hard to figure this out, it’s just… it’s really hard to do with the federal rules. They don’t make it easy and it takes time…”
A Colorado Doctor Rejects Norms to Treat Refugees and Immigrants, Part One
Although it’s not part of the formal U.S. refugee resettlement program, Mango House is in many ways emblematic of refugee health care in the US…
Free Admission to Colorado Birthday Celebration at History Colorado Center, Sunday, August 1
The state’s official celebration of Colorado’s 145th birthday takes place at downtown Denver’s beautiful History Colorado Center…
Colorado Will Allow Four-Year Colleges to Grant Associates Degrees to Those Who Dropped Out
Over 13,000 Colorado residents have earned more than 70 college credits at four-year state universities in the past five years but stopped short of a degree…