“Our growing senior population deserves compassionate and capable health care, but right now Colorado simply doesn’t have enough physicians to care for them…”
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Elk Management Meeting Scheduled for Pagosa Springs
In an effort to give people an opportunity to learn about elk management and provide input, CPW is conducting separate public meetings…
Colorado Hospitals Showing Record Profits
The cost of health care has gone up much more sharply in Colorado than nationally… In fact, on average, Colorado hospitals charge some of the highest prices in the country…
OPINION: ‘Lake Erie Bill of Rights’ Heads Into Federal Court
“This court challenge is only the latest instance in a long series of attempts to ensure that the people do not have the means or legal tools to confront the wealthy and the powerful…”
Supreme Court Set to Rule on Funding for Religious Schools?
“I think that it’s totally discriminatory that we cannot access those funds… simply because our kids go to a religious school…”
Local Appreciation Day at Wolf Creek This Wednesday
Wednesday, January 29, is a Local Appreciation Day at Wolf Creek Ski Area. Lift tickets will be $54 for adults, $36 for seniors…
Full-Day Kindergarten Takes Off in Colorado
But overall, the total increase in preschool through 12th grade enrollment for Colorado’s public schools grew by only 0.2% from the previous year…
The Impact of Gentrification on Colorado Schools? Fewer Students
The latest findings also show that gentrification is relatively rare. But where it does happen, the changes have real — and complex — consequences for students…
Marijuana Destinations: Exploring People’s Travel Experiences for Recreational Marijuana
In June of 2019, Colorado reached another milestone when it became the first state to surpass $1 billion in total cannabis-related revenue.
LETTER: Impeachment Trial Exposing Hypocrisy
Speaking of voter fraud and hypocrisy, the Republican Party has gone to great lengths to make it harder for “the people” to vote…
ACLU of Colorado Wins Nationwide Injunction Against ICE FOIA Violations
The Freedom of Information Act requires federal agencies to promptly provide responsive documents to any person who requests them…
More Fresh Powder at Wolf Creek Ski Area
This Saturday, January 25, is the first race of Wolf Creek’s Giant Slalom Race Challenge Series. The 40+ gate Giant Slalom will take place on middle and lower Charisma…
’19th Hole Concerts’ Grant Application Now Open to Archuleta County Non-profits
The 19th Hole Concerts benefit the Archuleta County nonprofit community, and promote Southwest Colorado’s talented music scene, by featuring a different nonprofit and music talent every Thursday evening…
Senate Democrats Announce 2020 Legislation
Bill roundup includes prescription transparency efforts, education funding and enhancements for veterans…
San Juan Stargazers to Consider Hubble’s Legacy… and Beyond
The next big step is to image extrasolar planets, but that will have to wait until the successor to the Hubble, the James Webb Space Telescope is successfully launched…
OPINION: Celebrating Dr. King in an Age of White Lies
“Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. taught us to love one another, accept each other, celebrate our differences, and remember that which brings us together — we are all God’s children…”
Weekend Ashtanga Yoga Workshop with Stan Woodman, Jan. 24-26
Stan has come home many times to share the knowledge he’s gained practicing Ashtanga for the past 20 years. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the practice and philosophy of yoga…
Severe Weather Possible for Holiday Weekend
The Colorado Department of Transportation urges motorists to plan for severe weather and heavy traffic during the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday weekend…
OPINION: Bennet Criticizes President’s Defiance of Congress
“This week, we learned that the president may once again defy Congress by seeking to redirect $7.2 billion from the military to pay for his border wall…”