Things are different, and there is nothing much we can do about but live with. But… we can and must take action now to protect our piece of ‘Paradise’ here in Archuleta County, Colorado…
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Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership to Sponsor Unique ‘Breakfast’ Fundraiser
What is a ‘Breakfast IN a Balloon’, you may ask? On September 3, the launch of a short video, Breakfast IN a Balloon, will explain this year’s Breakfast Event, Pandemic Version…
Jitters, Optimism, as Colorado Students Head Back to School
“I’m tired, first of all. My stomach was hurting and also… Oh, I’m feeling better now,” he said. “Also, I’m just nervous….”
Elks Foundation Announces 2021 ‘Most Valuable Student’ Scholarship Competition
Applications are available online now. For complete details and to access the application, students should visit enf.elks.org/mvs…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Begin Today in the San Juan National Forest
With minimal monsoon moisture received this year, Fire Managers on the San Juan National Forest are implementing Stage I Fire Restrictions (order) on all National Forest System lands within the San Juan National Forest, including wilderness beginning at 12:01am on August 20, 2020. Fire restrictions are designed to protect people, property and the area’s natural READ MORE
CDOT Shares Detour Information Regarding 1-70… Delays & Alternate Routes
Highway safety closures are in place due to active wildfires in several locations around the state. The closures are in response to wildfires that continue to burn…
Oil & Gas Groups Block Briefing for Officials on Health Impacts of Drilling
“We expect Kristy to be invited back to present at a later date,” he added…
Governor Polis Provides Update on Colorado Wildfires
There are currently four large wildfires burning: the Grizzly Creek Fire in Glenwood Canyon, the Pine Gulch Fire near Grand Junction, the Williams Fork Fire in Grand County, and the Cameron Peak Fire near Redfeather Lakes…
‘SNAP Benefits’ Notices Sent in Error to 17,381 Colorado Families
However, 17,381 were notified in error, on August 3, that they were allotted zero benefits for the month. Separate notices were also sent indicating households were receiving the max allotment…
Former Colorado Governor Endorses Colorado Wolf Restoration Ballot Initiative
“I have great faith in the voters of Colorado to make the right choice for our state in November and hope all Coloradans will join me in voting to return wolves to Colorado’s high country…”
OPINION: We Have 79 Days
At a minimum, the Senate and the House of Representatives should immediately return to Washington to fully fund our elections and the US Postal Service, overriding the president if required…
LETTER: Supporting the Post Office
In a similar vein of thought, I bought a couple hundred dollars of “Forever” stamps back in the spring when I heard USPS was struggling to stay afloat and under fire…
Governor Polis Extends Mask Mandate to September 13
Everyone over 10 years old must wear a face covering over their nose and mouth while inside public indoor spaces, including businesses, and while waiting for public transportation…
School District Seeking Board Applicants for Vacant District 1 Seat
To be eligible to fill the vacancy, a candidate must be a registered elector of the school district and a resident of director Precinct 1…
Colorado Selected to Improve ‘Impaired Driving’ Data
In 2018, a CDC report found that 20.5 million Americans age 16 and older reported driving under the influence of alcohol…
San Juan Water Conservancy District ‘ZOOM’ Meeting Tonight
Due to the CDC and CDPHE recommendations regarding COVID – 19, the meeting will be held via Zoom, and the public is welcome to participate….
Two Western Slope Wildfires Continue to Grow
A pair of major wildfires on Colorado’s Western Slope have spread rapidly in recent days and are expected to continue to grow on Wednesday amid extremely hot, dry and windy conditions…
Colorado Grapples with Unemployment
“Based upon the economic conditions of the state of Colorado, and actually, this has happened nationwide, we have triggered what’s called state extended benefits, or SEB…”
OPINION: Secretary of State Griswold Statement on Postal Service Funding
“The President stated that he’s withholding US Postal Service funding to prevent vote by mail. This is voter suppression…”