“I get no joy or satisfaction in cutting the budget so drastically. We all sacrificed things we care about, Democrats and Republicans alike…”
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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the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is soliciting input from industry and key stakeholders on the draft guidance…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…
Senator Bennet Discusses RESTART Act with Business Owners
“We have yet to receive a PPP… We applied at the beginning when we were all let loose to do so. It is very tough…”
COVID-19 ‘Antibody Tests’ Causing Confusion
“To give people a false sense of security has a lot of danger right now,” said Dr. Travis Riddell, the health officer for Teton County, which includes Jackson, Wyoming…
Self-Guided Tours Available at Chimney Rock Starting June 1
Archaeological ruins and artifacts, abundant wildlife and its setting in the breathtaking San Juan National Forest make Chimney Rock a must-see this summer…
Discussing a ‘National Health Force’ with Senator Bennet
The Health Force is inspired by the Depression-era Works Progress Administration and Civilian Conservation Corps, which similarly tapped the unemployed to help the nation recover from a sharp economic downturn…
OPINION: The Four Horsemen of This Apocalypse
Durer created the image more than 500 years ago… displaying the horsemen’s combined energies, and inspiring thought about the collective energies of our own apocalyptic horsemen…
Durango Fish Hatchery Working with Rare Native Trout
“I’m thrilled that we’ve gotten a spawn from these fish, it’s been a long process and we’ve got a lot more work to do,” said Jim White, aquatic biologist for CPW in Durango…
LETTER: Americans Losing Their Health Insurance
What’s the best way to cover the millions of Americans who are losing their insurance every week? The answer is hiding in plain sight…