“Fire danger is now moderate, but forest visitors still need to take actions to prevent unwanted fire…”
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Protecting the Navajo River Watershed
The completion of a conservation easement on Banded Peak Ranch is the final phase of a 30-year effort by The Conservation Fund in the Navajo River Watershed — protecting a total of 65,000 acres…
LETTER: The PLPOA ‘Annual Meeting’ Was Not an Annual Meeting
Okay so far, because the Board and administration had made an arrangement for participation via Zoom. Well, guess what? The Zoom connection failed… but the meeting proceeded anyway…
LETTER: Capitalism is Just the Best
Want to know the ‘purest’ forms of capitalism? Well, it’s the narco & human trafficking industries… Billions of dollars in sales, and lots and lots of jobs!
Compensation Available for Landowners Wanting to Protect Forestlands
In order to be eligible for the program, the proposed property must be located within a Forest Legacy Area, as identified in the 2020 application for the Forest Legacy Program…
CEI and Partners Launch Systemic Supports for Educators
“We are thrilled to support a coalition bringing educator-driven resources to promote connection and relationships during this time of distance and disruption…”
Celebrate ‘Colorado Day’ with Free Entrance into State Parks, August 3
“Coloradans have a rich tradition of embracing an outdoor lifestyle, and our state parks offer a variety of outdoor activities…”
Sand Creek Fire Area Closure Lifted
The Sand Creek fire has received significant moisture and more is predicted. The fire is now at 60% containment. The fire will not be called out until Fire managers are certain no heat remains…
ESSAY: My Quest for COVID Answers
In anticipation of this learning opportunity, I had compiled my list of questions, and was ready to soak in all the knowledge she would share…
‘Great American Outdoors Act’ Provides Essential Funds
Congress has passed the Great American Outdoors Act and approved $900 million of annual funds for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to ensure necessary investments are allocated to protect irreplaceable lands…
LETTER: The Unproven Nature of COVID Testing
As “testing” increases, controlled media spreads alarming daily reports of skyrocketing “confirmed cases and confirmed deaths” which are anything but…
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…”