Fishing enthusiasts in southwest Colorado are invited to a virtual public meeting during which Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists will talk about aquatic issues in the region…
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LETTER: Crony Capitalists Who Purchase Senate Candidates
Time to change the scenario – elect candidates like Andrew Romanoff, not beholden to the corporate bottom line…
OPINION: Talking About Leadership in Archuleta County
We have invested great trust in our representatives. We trust them to keep our best interests in mind, to promote our prosperity, to secure our liberty, and to tax us fairly…
LETTER: Wondering Why Blacks Don’t Vote?
Historically, Black patriotic involvement in national defense, generational sacrifice and non-violent protest hasn’t budged racism in America…
Join Us Tonight, June 10, for ‘Microclimates & Vegetables That Thrive’
Gardening guru Ron Chacey will present an in-depth presentation on dealing with and developing microclimates, best practices for vegetables that thrive in each microclimate, and his suggestions for the best regional vegetable varieties…
SJBPH, Axis Health Partner to Provide Free COVID-19 Community Testing
“Diagnostic testing is the cornerstone of controlling the spread of the disease and a key factor in keeping communities safe and healthy,” she said…
Fishing Bag Limits Removed for Sand Creek Drainage on June 13
Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the National Park Service are working to restore the Rio Grande cutthroat trout to its native waters…
Colorado Senate Passes FY20-21 Long Bill
“I get no joy or satisfaction in cutting the budget so drastically. We all sacrificed things we care about, Democrats and Republicans alike…”
Colorado Emergency Rooms Remain Mostly Quiet
”We believe a key reason for a continued 30% decline in patients is the fear of contracting COVID-19 in a health care setting,” stated Dr. Jennifer Rupp, infectious disease physician…
PANDEMIC TOLL: The Disappearance of Public School Jobs
“Without sufficient staffing, we cannot safely reopen schools and get parents back to work — which will in turn hamper economic recovery,” Gould said…
Governor Polis Announces $44 Million for Education
The State of Colorado is pursuing research funding that will allow projects to be evaluated and to inform future efforts to address learning gaps for high-needs students…
HMPRESENTLY: jux·ta·pose
And with the Camden, New Jersey police chief recounting how a citizen in his community called up to ask: Hey chief, do you want to hold a banner with me?
LETTER: To My Fellow Coloradans
In recent days, many have observed that the current pandemic has exposed profound inequality in our society…
More Than 800 Volunteers to Join Colorado COVID Effort
This week, Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced that the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) will mobilize more than 800 AmeriCorps and Senior Corps members to support the State of Colorado’s COVID-19 response. The national service members will conduct contact tracing and other work important to helping Colorado reopen and getting people back to READ MORE
Elks Lodge Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients
The scholarship committee of BPOE No. 507 congratulates all 2020 graduating seniors and invites upcoming 2021 seniors to apply online for the Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship Contest…
‘Colorado Partnership For Quality Jobs And Services Act’ Passes Senate
Low pay and high turnover rates have led to under-staffing and state employees working multiple jobs — which in turn negatively impacts critical state services…
Colorado Governor Polis Seeking Input on Upcoming Health Orders
With the knowledge of the latest modeling data, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is soliciting input from industry and key stakeholders on the draft guidance…
OPINION: Concerning the Colorado River
However, during this time the Imperial Valley was no sacred cow as Mr. Hudson’s editorial suggested. We were the sacrificial lamb…
OPINION: The Pandemic Underlines America’s Ingrained Racism
We are now reaping the harvest of the seeds of racism and discrimination; the devaluation of black life in job opportunities, in buying and lending, in wages, positions, and treatment…