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…
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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…
OPINION: New Federal Policies Land America’s Wild Horses & Burros in the Slaughterhouse
The BLM’s attitude toward wild horses should be judged not by the agency’s soothing words on its websites, but by the photographs and videos taken during the roundups…
First ‘San Juan Stargazers’ Event at Chimney Rock This Friday, May 21
There will be a Total Lunar Eclipse on the morning of Wednesday, May 26. Because it is a Lunar Eclipse, eye protection is not needed…
’19th Hole Concert Series’ Announces Four Non-profit Beneficiaries
“Our digital punch passes can be used by one person at four concerts, by two people at two concerts, or by four people at one concert…”
Colorado’s Independent Redistricting Commissions Prepare Preliminary Data
The preliminary maps will be prepared on 2010 census blocks, which means the geometry will not align exactly with the 2020 census blocks…
Colorado Begins Awarding New ‘Revitalizing Main Streets’ Grants
“Expanding this program helps communities of all sizes across the state of Colorado implement projects catered toward all modes of transportation…”
Prescribed Fires Successful in San Juan National Forest
The Pagosa Ranger District’s Brockover prescribed fire in the Turkey Springs area treated approximately 400 acres adjacent to the wildland urban interface…
ESSAY: The Joys of a Wildlife Journalist
For the first time in my writing career, I was working on the same team as my sources. I was focused on positive, one-sided stories…
Free Gardening Lecture Tonight, with Ron Chacey
Chacey will discuss the easiest vegetables to grow and then branch off into his favorite vegetables of somewhat challenging natures…