“So even though maybe the data says that there’s not this massive eviction flood yet, what, are we just going to wait for it to happen? I just know that there’s so much more that can be done…”
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‘Dark Money’ in the Colorado Election
In all, outside groups have made nearly $4.5 million in independent expenditures on behalf of Colorado candidates since July 1…
‘Ice Fire’ Near Silverton at 508 Acres, 15 Percent Contained
To keep the public safe and provide for safe fire operations, a forest area closure is in effect for the area of the fire on the San Juan National Forest…
College Debt Payments Loom Amidst a Pandemic
“In 2019, over a million student loan borrowers defaulted on their loans… or one every 26 seconds of every single day….”
OPINION: All Life Is Sacred
Those opposed to Proposition 115 argue that pregnancy is more complex than just making a law. We agree…
Colorado Legislators Sign Joint Letter Opposing Amendment 76
The lawmakers also took issue with Amendment 76’s origins, driven by the Florida-based PAC ‘Citizen Voters, Inc.’ — founded and funded by conservative activists Gina and John Loudon…
Refunds Available for Hunters Affected by Colorado Fire Closures
“We are working closely with the Forest Service and will continue to monitor the situation and prepare for potential impacts to other seasons…”
OPINION: Michael Bennet Comments on McConnell’s ‘PPP Stunt’
“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…”
Colorado Publishes Ski Area Guidance for 2020-2021 Season
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…
CLIMATE INACTION: How Colorado’s ‘Clean Energy’ Push Fell Short, Part Nine
“[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….”
ESSAY: Freemasonry, Explained
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…
New ‘Ice Fire’ Burning Near Silverton
The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation. As of Monday night, the fire is 320 acres…
Audubon Society Meeting to Explore Jackson Mountain Study, Tomorrow
“The present we are now enduring is the climate-change future that we have been warned about for decades….”
CLIMATE INACTION: How Colorado’s ‘Clean Energy’ Push Fell Short, Part Eight
“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…
Cigarette Manufacturers File Lawsuit Alleging ‘Price Fixing’ in Proposition EE
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…
High School Seniors Encouraged to Apply for Daniels Scholarship
The Daniels Scholarship Program provides a four-year college scholarship that is unique to each student and varies depending on their expected family contribution…
LETTER: Please Share My Story, and Vote ‘No’ on 115
Every day, I wake up and thank the fine people of Colorado for the beauty and fullness of my life…
CLIMATE INACTION: How Colorado’s ‘Clean Energy’ Push Fell Short, Part Seven
Polis’ unexpected shakeup of the AQCC convinced some climate-action advocates that their differences with the governor were deep-seated and potentially irreconcilable…
‘Record Turnout’ Seen Already in Colorado Election
Colorado voters by October 14 had already returned 300,795 ballots in the 2020 general election, Secretary of State Jena Griswold reports