Colorado Parks and Wildlife and National Park Service staff will work along the creek and lake shorelines to complete the treatment of the water. As a result, the water will temporarily be non-potable to drink or use…
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OPINION: Hurricane Laura Slams US Oil Heartland
Hurricane Laura is the seventh system to hit the US, a record for this time of year, with three more months of hurricane season to go….
LETTER: Healthcare in America Depends Upon the Post Office
This is a call to action for our community, state and country. I’m asking that all of us come together and work toward the benefit of all and to protect our most vulnerable citizens…
Global Indigenous Council Endorses Colorado Wolf Reintroduction
“In the name of our ancestors and our future generations, we will be honored to participate in returning the wolf and ecological balance, and sharing our Traditional Ecological Knowledge to achieve this…”
Veteran’s Appendectomy Launches Excruciating Battle Over the Bill
This article first appeared on the Kaiser Health News website, on August 25, 2020 In late August 2019, Shannon Harness awoke to serious pain in the lower right side of his abdomen — a telltale sign of appendicitis. He booked it to the emergency room of the only hospital in the county: Heart of the READ MORE
Back to the Wild
At Frisco Creek, CPW’s wildlife technician cleaned the bear’s paws, applied salves to treat the burns and wrapped its feet…
Pagosa Christian Women’s Retreat, with a New Format
We’ve invited Kathy Koy and Lisa Kraetsch to speak, in addition to other local Christian women, to share from their hearts on 2 Chronicles 7:14…
LETTER: The Power to Turn the Tide
Young voters, we are better than this. As the new voice of our democracy, we must make our cry to be heard louder than ever…
Governor Eager for Schools to Reopen, But Half of Colorado Students will be Online
It’s not clear when students learning at home might get back in the classroom or whether students now in the classroom will stay there…
VA Partnering with OnStar to Provide Suicide Prevention Services
Suicide prevention is a top priority and VA has made great strides in veteran suicide prevention, especially in crisis intervention…
LETTER: Trump’s Disastrous Response
Taiwan, just 81 miles from China, had far less warning than we did. But they acted sensibly … so their outcomes were far better: of 23 million people they had only 487 cases, 7 deaths…
Colorado Health Department Publishes the Latest COVID Data
“This hospitalization data is another example of how historical inequities negatively impact health outcomes. That fact is especially apparent during emergencies like the pandemic…”
LETTER: A Campaign to Ban Fires in Archuleta County from April through September
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…
Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership to Sponsor Unique ‘Breakfast’ Fundraiser
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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
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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…