During the pandemic, seniors across the nation faced significant change and uncertainty. Countless seniors were isolated in nursing homes and long-term care facilities…
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ESSAY: Governor Polis Salutes Martin Luther King’s Legacy
Together, as we look toward Colorado’s future, we have an opportunity to re-imagine what it can become…
Blue Mesa Reservoir Trout Tournament Kicks Off Feb. 1
“We appreciate angler participation in maintaining balance in the Blue Mesa fishery,” Brauch said. “Working together, we will continue to provide quality opportunities for both kokanee and trophy lake trout….”
10 Inches of Fresh Snow at Wolf Creek
The Upper Lodge and Prospecter Grill are open with a very limited menu. All seating will be outdoors from 8:30am to 3:00pm daily. It is recommended that you bring your own snacks, lunch and water…
OPINION: The Need for Healing
We need skilled and determined leadership to initiate a national conversation of formal reparations for both recent and historical damages…
‘Christmas Bird Count’ 2020
This year we tallied 67 species on count day totaling 4,746 birds observed. This is five more species and over 1500 more birds than we detected during the last count…
OPINION: Wild Horses & Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer
Do wild horses hold the key to keeping CWD under control, reducing wildfire fuels, and reseeding wildfire damaged public lands?
OPINION: MLK’s Dream Lives On
Recently, the Colorado Center for Law and Policy cited overwhelming data in its State of Working Colorado 2020 report, indicating that a great many Colorado workers do not benefit from positive macro-economic growth…
Colorado Department of Local Affairs Awards $7 Million Through Energy Impact Programs
“Each EIAF award is a crucial step toward meeting the state’s goals for sustainability,” Garcia added…
OPINION: A Note from Colorado Representative Jason Crow
This week, I’ve thought about that time and what would be different if my colleagues in the House and Senate had the courage to hold Trump accountable a year ago…
Environmental Coalition Challenges Wolf Delisting
“We have seen what happens when ‘management’ of wolves is returned to hostile state wildlife agencies disinterested in maintaining robust, stable, and genetically diverse wolf populations…”
Colorado Graduation Rates Still Climbing…but a Decline on the Way?
“Many things have moved to a virtual space. We are hearing about a big push toward virtual internships and career fairs and an increase in industry-sponsored projects….”
Colorado Reports MIS-C Cases in Children
“There’s still a lot we don’t know about MIS-C, and the notable increase in cases is a clear reminder that our children are also at risk of serious complications from COVID-19…”
OPINION: Rep. Boebert’s Seditious Behavior
I wouldn’t normally take notice of ‘Mean Girls’ antics, but I work as a political columnist for a statewide newspaper. It’s literally my job to follow her…
‘United Way Ski Day’ Tomorrow at Wolf Creek
Wolf Creek Ski Area will offer discounted full-day tickets to benefit United Way on Wednesday, January 13…
OPINION: Emergency Response
Right now, I would call 911 if I saw a home on fire. That call would make the fire department the first responder. No guns needed…
Local Health Effort Moves from Testing to Vaccination
As we begin 2021, SJBPH will continue its disease investigation functions and we’re excited to have several safe and effective vaccines to address the pandemic…
OPINION: Senator Hickenlooper Reacts to January 6 Capitol Building Occupation
“As with so many things over the painful past year, Wednesday’s events crystallized what’s most important in our lives…”
OPINION: Senator Bennet on Capitol Building Occupation
So it is my fervent hope that the way that we respond to this today, my dear colleagues, is that we give the biggest bipartisan vote we can in support of our democracy…