“I write to express my extreme concern regarding the persistent shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), specifically N95 masks, for health care providers and front-line workers…”
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Audubon Announces ‘Christmas Bird Count’ Events Starting Nov. 18
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be splitting our zones into smaller “sub-zones” for the purpose of avoiding carpooling, encouraging walking, and birding closer to home…
VIDEO: Colorado Land Project Provides Elk Hunting Access
“We appreciate the desires of a willing seller, who is also a RMEF member, as well as our partners at the BLM and Bass Pro Shops for getting this done…”
OPINION: I’m a School Nurse in New York, and I’m Worried
Like many New York City public school parents, I’m concerned about another coronavirus wave coming as the weather grows colder and flu season bears down….
Christmas Tree Permits Available Online from San Juan National Forest
“For many families, venturing into a National Forest to cut their Christmas tree for the holidays is a treasured tradition carried on for generations…”
Archuleta School District Announces 2 COVID Cases, Free Testing Clinic Today
“We are working directly with San Juan Basin Public Health officials to address the cases in our schools. Archuleta School District will continue to follow all COVID-19 related safety procedures as outlined by CDPHE…”
Vets, Active Duty Military Admitted Free to State Parks Today, Veterans Day
“As a small token of appreciation, we invite our veterans and military members to visit a state park and spend some quality time in nature and enjoy the beautiful landscapes and natural wonders they protect…”
La Plata County Moves to ‘Level Orange: High Risk’
“While cases rose around the state in the fall, we took the steps necessary to keep our schools open and our economy strong. But we are rapidly catching up to the uncontrolled levels of disease seen in the rest of Colorado…”
OPINION: Think on These Things, on Veterans Day
I took an oath to my country to uphold its values and to protect my fellow service members while in uniform, and I made that same promise as a member of Congress…
Doubts Surface About Cory Gardner’s Public Lands Bill
“We are disappointed by the administration’s inexplicable inability to comply with the requirements in the Great American Outdoors Act, ignoring clear congressional direction and needlessly delaying time-sensitive projects…”
Colorado Offering ‘Recovery’ Technical Assistance to Rural Communities
The State of Colorado is excited to share an opportunity for rural Colorado communities to form regional teams and receive technical assistance for accelerated recovery from COVID-19…
Colorado Governor Polis: Masks, Yes; Lockdown, No
“Cancel your social plans with others outside your household,” Polis pleaded with Coloradans. “If you live alone, just pick two or three people that can be part of your bubble and you can socialize with for the next few weeks…”
Search for a Snakebite Drug Might Lead to a COVID Treatment
“I concluded that I needed something small and compact and that doesn’t care what kind of snake,” Lewin said…
Rio Grande County, First Southwest Bank Announce ‘Business Relief’ Grants
The grant program is intended to assist businesses in the County that have experienced business interruption costs, unbudgeted expenses and other COVID-19 pandemic related expenses…
VIDEO: A Good Day, for Van Jones
For some Americans, the November election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris brought about tears of relief…
OPINION: The Complexities of Climate Change
Contrary to popular opinion, the Sun is always changing. The variations in its apparent luminosity (called Total Solar Irradiance (TSI), which is the amount of the Sun’s power density that reaches the Earth’s upper atmosphere…
‘Holiday Art Bazaar’ Seeking Vendors
“We highly encourage artists to be present as much as possible, but will also have a person who can sell on your behalf. We have 10 spots available…”
Colorado Energy Assistance Program Helps Households Heat in Winter
“By easing the strain of heating bills on households, families and individuals don’t have to make a choice between buying groceries or critical medications…”
LETTER: What Can We Do Together?
Abraham Maslow was a shrink who said human needs can be prioritized — with the two top needs being survival and safety. Hoot and holler all you want, but America is now sharing its super power status with China…