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OPINION: Further Steps Needed to Protect the Incarcerated

Posted on March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 by Post Contributor

The legislation includes funding for federal, state and local corrections systems to counteract the spread of COVID-19…

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

First Positive COVID-19 Case Reported in La Plata County

Posted on March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 by Post Contributor

“San Juan Basin Public Health has been preparing for weeks, as a case in our jurisdiction has been expected…”

Posted in Education/Health, News/Politics

OPINION: US Park Service Selling Out to Telecom Giants, Part Three

Posted on March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 by Post Contributor

“The root of the problem is a Park Service embrace of cellular coverage without any critical analysis…”

Posted in Environment/Recreation, News/Politics

Outdoor Etiquette in a Trying Time

Posted on March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 by Post Contributor

Breathing in phytoncide, airborne chemicals produced by plants, increases our levels of white blood cells and helps fight off infections and diseases…

Posted in Environment/Recreation, News/Politics

Senators Request Clarification on Apparent DACA Policy Changes

Posted on March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 by Post Contributor

“We are gravely concerned that the Trump Administration is preparing mass deportations of Dreamers, young immigrants who grew up in the United States and know no other home…”

Posted in News/Politics

OPINION: US Park Service Selling Out to Telecom Giants, Part Two

Posted on March 23, 2020March 24, 2020 by Post Contributor

“That is the trend. That is where we are going as a society,” he said. “And the Park Service wants to enable that…”

Posted in Environment/Recreation, News/Politics

LETTER: The Answer is Simple

Posted on March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 by Post Contributor

Businesses that close for safety will open again with employee guarantee positions when displaced…

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

LETTER: Unprecedented Times Require Unprecedented Measures

Posted on March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 by Post Contributor

We don’t want families choosing between food and medicine or paying property taxes…

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

Colorado Parks Remain Open; Limited Access to Visitor Centers

Posted on March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 by Post Contributor

Despite restricted public access, most offices will remain staffed and able to serve customers via phone or email…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

La Plata County Opens Temporary ‘Drive-Through’ COVID Testing Site

Posted on March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 by Post Contributor

San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) is opening a temporary drive-through testing site today Friday, March 20, and tomorrow, Saturday, March 21…

Posted in Education/Health

OPINION: US Park Service Selling Out to Telecom Giants, Part One

Posted on March 20, 2020March 23, 2020 by Post Contributor

The Trump administration, in concert with telecom lobbyists, has made the installation of new cellular and broadband infrastructure a priority…

Posted in Environment/Recreation, News/Politics

LETTER: K-12 School Funding History

Posted on March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 by Post Contributor

What I presented at the board meeting was an historical representation of the change in per-pupil funding from the state of Colorado…

Posted in Education/Health, Opinion/Letters

Colorado Will Cancel This Year’s Standardized Testing

Posted on March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 by Post Contributor

“Many teachers are feeling anxiety around preparing their students for these tests, as well as the implications of the test scores on their own evaluations…”

Posted in Education/Health

POLIS: Colorado Schools Unlikely to Reopen This School Year

Posted on March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 by Post Contributor

At the same time, the state public health and human services departments have asked child care facilities to stay open…

Posted in Education/Health, News/Politics

DOJ Asked to Addressed ‘Price Gouging’ During Pandemic

Posted on March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 by Post Contributor

“According to research by the Consumer Brands Association (CBA), 24% of Americans have witnessed price gouging on public health products like hand sanitizer, cleaning supplies, and non-perishable foods…”

Posted in Education/Health, News/Politics

New CDC Guidance Recommends Cancellation of Group Events

Posted on March 18, 2020March 18, 2020 by Post Contributor

SJBPH’s recommendation has been made to implement the most effective strategy against the spread of COVID-19…

Posted in Education/Health

OPINION: My Students Will Meet This Moment

Posted on March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 by Post Contributor

“Why aren’t we all getting tested if we want to track this thing?”

Posted in Education/Health, Opinion/Letters

LETTER: CT’s Automotive Has a COVID-19 Plan of Action

Posted on March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 by Post Contributor

As we appreciate each and every one of you and always put our customers’ quality care first, we feel it is important for us to err on the side of caution…

Posted in Education/Health, Opinion/Letters

Archuleta School District to Close Schools on Tuesday

Posted on March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 by Post Contributor

“Our staff and our community are working incredibly hard to ensure the safety of our students and all members of our community.  We are all in this together…”

Posted in Education/Health, News/Politics
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