The Pine Gulch Fire has burned an estimated 139,007 acres in an area north of Grand Junction. It was ignited by a lightning strike on July 31, and is 87% contained…
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New Poll: Economic and Social Fault Lines in Colorado
“They want to ensure that COVID testing, treatment and vaccines are available free of charge, but they also want the state to step up and help with the pandemic’s other impacts – from food to housing to mental health treatment…”
OPINION: Colorado Commission of Higher Education Supports Repeal of Gallagher Amendment
The repeal of Gallagher could result in additional state funding for higher education tuition and a decreased burden on students and families…
St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church Annual Clothing Giveaway
We will begin collecting clothes on Saturday, September 19 at 9am in our church parking lot. We will continue to collect on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, September 21, 22 and 23 from 9am to 12pm…
OPINION: The Politics of Full-Fat Milk
The current proposed 2020-25 Draft Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) are once again not allowing full-fat dairy products into schools….
OPINION: A Return to Decency
Many of us think there is much wrong with our government. Things need to change. But the change has to be more than shaking up and tearing down…
Altered Mindsets: Marijuana Making a Mark in Red States
“It’s becoming normalized for people,” Schweich said. “People know that other states are legalizing it and the sky has not fallen…”
LETTER: Lauren Boebert vs The Constitution
Never one to shy away from publicity, our GOP District 3 Sarah Palin wanna-be candidate for Congress has been busy. She wants us to believe that dark forces of the “deep state” are at work to destroy America…
Racing Against the Census Clock
Knowing what’s at stake, civic-minded nonprofit groups across the Mountain West have stepped in to help, doggedly working to ensure their communities are counted through outreach efforts…
Higher Tax Burdens on Colorado’s Poorest Citizens
“Both the historic roots of where certain tax tools come from, and then also the distributional effects of the use of certain tools, can have huge racial equity effects. And I think we see that play out in Colorado pretty heavily…”
Colorado Releases Visitation Guidance for Nursing Homes
“After reviewing the feedback and keeping in mind the safety risks with visitation, we are providing guidance for limited indoor visitation opportunities,” said Dr. Eric France…
Navajo State Park Helping with Weed Control Research
Navajo State Park in southwest Colorado is famous for great boating, fishing and camping; but soon it could be renowned for its wasps…
OPINION: The Radiation Scandal Revealed
An activist anti-nuclear population views all radiation as problematic, whether that view is rational, irrational or actually harmful to people’s health and welfare…
Colorado Health Officials Identify Three New School Outbreaks
Colorado is one of at least 15 states releasing data on outbreaks in schools, according to a tally by NBC News. Some states don’t share this information due to privacy concerns…
Photography Club to Discuss Landscape Photos, via Zoom
Andy Butler will give a presentation on planning landscape photos using apps such as the Photographer’s Ephemeris, PhotoPills and Sun Surveyor…
LETTER: Q Who?
“Everything I’ve heard of Q — I hope this is real, because it only means America is getting stronger and better, and people are returning to conservative values, and that’s what I am for…”
A Virtual ‘Four Corners Folk Festival’ This Friday Evening
In addition to incredible music, the virtual festival video captures a traditional Native American blessing and two live performances from the beautiful Reservoir Hill festival grounds we all miss so much…
New Rule Would ‘Streamline’ Oil and Gas Drilling in Colorado’s National Forests
Limited oil and gas drilling has also been approved in the San Juan National Forest in southwest Colorado, and in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests near the Wyoming border…
Colorado Announces ‘ALL IN’ Collegiate Voting Challenge
“The ALL IN Challenge creates a fun competition for our colleges and universities, and highlights the importance of college students to register and vote….”