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Haaland Faces GOP Critics at Her Interior Confirmation Hearing
“I would suggest respectfully that her working with her Native people would be beneficial (as) the secretary of Interior,” Young said…
LETTER: Vacation Rentals Being Unfairly Targeted
Citizens of Pagosa, don’t let the occasional letter to the editor paint an inaccurate picture of the short-term rental market…
ACLU Challenges Subdivision Rules Limiting Freedom of Speech
“We immediately felt at home when we moved to the neighborhood last year and formed strong relationships with our neighbors…”
Pagosa’s Charter School Connecting Students, Local Producers with ‘Farm to School’
The National Farm to School Program was started in 2007 to encourage schools to serve fresh and local food to students…
Colorado Bill Seeks to Suspend State-wide School Testing This Year
The bill would order the Colorado Department of Education to ask the US Department of Education for a waiver to testing requirements…
LETTER: The US Bears a Special Responsibility
President Biden’s move, however, has been criticized by a number of Republicans, including Representative Lauren Boebert…
Crises in the Colorado Courts
‘We as a branch are in crisis’: Colorado’s Chief Justice speaks about allegations during his annual address to lawmakers…
SLOW BLEED: Colorado Child Care Providers Struggle to Survive
“I remember breaking down in my office talking to some of my board members saying, ‘I don’t know what we’re going to do’…”
Creede Rep Announces ‘To the Moon’ Partnership with Rise Above Violence
“Statistics are not the most powerful way to change someone’s mind. Stories are…”
Community Foundation Donations More than Double in 2020
“Our funders value educational endeavors as a priority, especially now, with schools so dramatically impacted by the changes the pandemic has brought to our educational systems…”
Gov. Polis Calls for Reduced Taxes, Funding for Transportation Projects
Polis honored a handful of Colorado health care workers “whose sacrifices stand out,” he said, “even among so many everyday acts of generosity and heroism….”
Dear Editor… Let Us Entertain You
We are big entertainers and would love to “set up shop” preferably in a central location near all the action…
Junior Duck Stamp Contest in Full Flight
The first-place design from the national contest is used to create the official Junior Duck Stamp for the following year…
Hickenlooper, Bennet, Coalition to Introduce Immigration Reform Legislation
Modeled off of President Biden’s bold plan, the US Citizenship Act of 2021 restores fairness and humanity to system, and opens a pathway to citizenship for millions…
Montana’s Health Policy MVP Heads Out on the Road
Bartlett is now trying to apply what she did in Montana to other states, including Colorado, as well as counties and businesses, to bring down their hospital costs…
Updated Proposal Would Help Americans Reduce Health Care Costs
This week, US Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) announced the reintroduction of their legislation, the Medicare-X Choice Act…
Spruce Beetle Remains Colorado’s Most Damaging Pest
“Unfortunately, our dry conditions are optimal for insect epidemics and tree diseases in many parts of the Rocky Mountains…”
Senator Garcia Opens the Colorado Senate’s 2021 Session
“Good Morning, it is an honor to be here, and once again, gather beneath the golden dome of our democracy. …”