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Refunds Available for Hunters Affected by Colorado Fire Closures

Posted on October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 by Post Contributor

“We are working closely with the Forest Service and will continue to monitor the situation and prepare for potential impacts to other seasons…”

Posted in Environment/Recreation

OPINION: Michael Bennet Comments on McConnell’s ‘PPP Stunt’

Posted on October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 by Post Contributor

“Mitch McConnell’s proposal is woefully inadequate. It fails to provide long-term support to our hardest-hit businesses that have been completely or mostly shuttered during the pandemic…”

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

Colorado Publishes Ski Area Guidance for 2020-2021 Season

Posted on October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 by Post Contributor

Ski areas are a vital driver of the Colorado economy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these areas also present unique challenges for controlling virus transmission…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

CLIMATE INACTION: How Colorado’s ‘Clean Energy’ Push Fell Short, Part Nine

Posted on October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 by Post Contributor

“[Polis] needs to have the courage to help the people who need it the most,” Tafoya said. “What I want for him to do is to lean in and bring us to the table….”

Posted in News/Politics

ESSAY: Freemasonry, Explained

Posted on October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 by Post Contributor

Freemasonry is the world’s oldest and largest Fraternity. It is international and its estimated membership of 6+ million are found in all but a handful of countries…

Posted in Essays/Poetry

New ‘Ice Fire’ Burning Near Silverton

Posted on October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 by Post Contributor

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation. As of Monday night, the fire is 320 acres…

Posted in Environment/Recreation, News/Politics

Audubon Society Meeting to Explore Jackson Mountain Study, Tomorrow

Posted on October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 by Post Contributor

“The present we are now enduring is the climate-change future that we have been warned about for decades….”

Posted in Environment/Recreation

CLIMATE INACTION: How Colorado’s ‘Clean Energy’ Push Fell Short, Part Eight

Posted on October 19, 2020October 20, 2020 by Post Contributor

“Any one of us in the climate policy world could have developed this document in two months,” said one environmental advocate, who asked to remain anonymous in order to speak candidly…

Posted in Environment/Recreation, News/Politics

Cigarette Manufacturers File Lawsuit Alleging ‘Price Fixing’ in Proposition EE

Posted on October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 by Post Contributor

The complaint alleges that the State made a back-room deal with Philip Morris, the largest U.S. seller of premium cigarettes such as Marlboro, to fix cigarette prices…

Posted in News/Politics

High School Seniors Encouraged to Apply for Daniels Scholarship

Posted on October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 by Post Contributor

The Daniels Scholarship Program provides a four-year college scholarship that is unique to each student and varies depending on their expected family contribution…

Posted in Education/Health

LETTER: Please Share My Story, and Vote ‘No’ on 115

Posted on October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 by Post Contributor

Every day, I wake up and thank the fine people of Colorado for the beauty and fullness of my life…

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters
CLIMATE INACTION: How Colorado's 'Clean Energy' Push Fell Short, Part Seven

CLIMATE INACTION: How Colorado’s ‘Clean Energy’ Push Fell Short, Part Seven

Posted on October 16, 2020October 19, 2020 by Post Contributor

Polis’ unexpected shakeup of the AQCC convinced some climate-action advocates that their differences with the governor were deep-seated and potentially irreconcilable…

Posted in Environment/Recreation, News/Politics

‘Record Turnout’ Seen Already in Colorado Election

Posted on October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 by Post Contributor

Colorado voters by October 14 had already returned 300,795 ballots in the 2020 general election, Secretary of State Jena Griswold reports

Posted in News/Politics
Colorado Seeks Feedback on Ski Area Guidance

Colorado Seeks Feedback on Ski Area Guidance

Posted on October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 by Post Contributor

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking feedback on newly drafted ski guidance by this Friday, October 16…

Posted in News/Politics

CLIMATE INACTION: How Colorado’s ‘Clean Energy’ Push Fell Short, Part Six

Posted on October 15, 2020October 16, 2020 by Post Contributor

“To some extent, the AQCC is at the mercy of staff. And if they don’t have the staff, or they don’t have the time to get something done, then it’s going to get delayed…”

Posted in News/Politics

Center of Southwest Studies to Host Virtual Lecture on ‘Life of Buffalo Bill’

Posted on October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 by Post Contributor

Historian and author Steve Friesen will share a timeline of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s life and legacy, illuminated by stories and historic photographs…

Posted in News/Politics
Colorado River District '7A' Ballot Measure is Seriously Flawed

Colorado River District ‘7A’ Ballot Measure is Seriously Flawed

Posted on October 14, 2020October 14, 2020 by Post Contributor

First, the ballot question, and uses of the money, are completely vague. No actual projects are identified in the question…

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

Colorado Seeing ‘Alarming’ Rise in COVID Cases

Posted on October 14, 2020October 14, 2020 by Post Contributor

If more than 5% of tests come back positive, that means not enough testing is taking place and the level of virus transmission in a community is too high…

Posted in Education/Health

OPINION: A Voice for the World’s People

Posted on October 14, 2020October 14, 2020 by Post Contributor

A Global Week of Action for a World Parliament will occur from October 16 to 25. I urge you to register your support for this idea to spread democracy to the global level…

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters
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