As “testing” increases, controlled media spreads alarming daily reports of skyrocketing “confirmed cases and confirmed deaths” which are anything but…
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Pagosa Farmers Market Sells Out Early
We continue to accept SNAP cards and continue to hand out a $20 value of Double up Bucks for the first $20 SNAP purchase, essentially doubling purchasing power…
Counties with Variances from COVID-19 Guidelines Could Lose Privileges
This article by reporter Faith Miller first appeared on Colorado Newsline, on July 22, 2020. You can read the original article here. Colorado counties with increasing COVID-19 case numbers that have been granted exceptions from state-level restrictions were told July 19 to submit a mitigation plan to reverse the trend within two weeks — or READ MORE
OPINION: Housing Groups Condemn Trump’s Effort to Gut Fair Housing
Fair housing advocates denounce effort to eliminate a critical tool to desegregate communities and call on the President to instead concentrate on ensuring housing equity during a pandemic…
Paddle Sports are Easy & Fun… But Stay Safe
Know before you go. Each lake or reservoir will have specific rules and restrictions regarding the types of recreation allowed…
Colorado ‘Property Owner Preservation Program’ to Provide Rental Assistance
“While the majority of renters and homeowners have continued to make rental and mortgage payments, there are thousands of households that have been unable to do…”
Colorado Families with School-age Children Begin Receiving Food Benefits
“When used in conjunction with grab-and-go meals, these P-EBT benefits will be a great tool in ensuring Colorado’s children receive healthy meals….”
Free SAT, PSAT Tests Offered This Fall for Colorado Highschoolers
“The SAT and ACT are not required for admission into Colorado public colleges and universities next year, but I know many of our students will still want to take a college entrance assessment as another way to demonstrate their accomplishments…”
Singer Johnny Durango to Release ‘New State Anthem’
“I write all my songs, and they’re at least 90% true,” he said with a wink. “My philosophy to writing is that a song should make you feel something…”
OPINION: World Population Nearing 8 Billion
The number of people on the planet – all drawing down the resources of the planet – impacts most everything. More people means the need for more food, water, housing, energy, roads and other infrastructure – more resources of every kind…
TROOPER TIPS: Additions to the ‘Move Over Law’
The Move Over Law is set up to assist law enforcement, fire and ambulance crews, maintenance workers and tow truck operators to be able to be safer when they are performing their duties on the side of the road…
Colorado Anglers: Reduce Stress on Trout in Warm Weather
“CPW recommends anglers hit the water early in the morning to avoid the higher water temperatures commonly seen in the afternoon and evening…”
Complete Guide to Growing Tomatoes, via ZOOM
The evening’s format begins with photos of Mr. Chacey’s personal garden… An in-depth presentation on best practices for growing delicious tomatoes will follow…
Colorado Takes First Steps in Regulating PFAS in Water Supplies
“I wish 3M had never invented this class of chemicals. I wish they never sold those rights to DuPont, knowing the health risks…”
Colorado Hunter Reservation System Offers Access to New Hunt Sites
Reserving a hunt site gives hunters access to limited-access properties that are not available for other public uses…
OPINION: The Power to Withhold COVID-19 Information
Does anyone really trust that the administration will present information and findings to the public in a way that is unadulterated, unvarnished, thorough and complete?
OPINION: Let’s Stop the Impending Wild Horse Slaughter
Instead of manufacturing a new crisis, BLM should implement humane fertility control as a way to maintain safe and sustainable population levels on our public lands…
LETTER: The Disease in the White House
This administration is now requiring all reports of cases, hospitalizations and deaths be reported to the Trump administration — not the CDC…
OPINION: Addressing Racism is a Mental Health Imperative
For far too long, we have ignored the mental health effects of violence and systemic racism on members of our society…