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WILDFIRE REPORT: August 9, 2023
Fire managers continue to develop plans for when the fire reaches terrain more favorable for engagement…
Housing Victory in Austin, Texas
“There has not been a single young person who has spoken in opposition [to the resolution],” a University of Texas student told the Austin-American Statesman…
Call for Nominations for Archuleta School District Board of Directors
To be qualified, a candidate must have been a registered elector of the school district for at least 12 consecutive months before the election…
ESSAY: Growing Healthy in the Garden
Gardening has been shown to have many mental and physical health benefits by getting people outside and working in the soil…
Arizona Gets a New National Monument
The million-acre national monument will halt uranium exploration around the Grand Canyon…
Your Child’s Back-to-School Physical is a Good Time to Discuss Mental Health
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic was a source of stress for many…
Grants Available for Rural Colorado Teachers
All teachers who work in a school district designated as rural or small rural in the state of Colorado are eligible…
Colorado’s New Age Limit on Gun Purchases Temporarily Blocked by Federal Judge
“Since the day this legislation was introduced, we knew it was unconstitutional…”
CORRECTION: New Colorado Gun Law
The law increases the legal age for gun purchases in Colorado from 18 to 21 years…
Dry Lake Fire at 1372 Acres on Sunday
Smoke will be visible to travelers along US Highway 160 between Bayfield and Pagosa Springs…
Upcoming Programs at Chimney Rock National Monument
This program is recommended for ages 5 and up. Attendees must arrive at the plaza kiosk by 10am…
Colorado Freedom of Information Presentation on August 16
The speaker will be Jeff Roberts, Executive Director of the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition…
Colorado Secures Debt Relief for Defrauded College Students
“I applaud the Department of Education for providing much-deserved relief to the many Coloradans who were mistreated by CollegeAmerica…”
Southern Ute Indian Tribe Chooses Bonfire Fiber to Manage Open Access Network
The open access model will offer residents and businesses a variety of choices and access to innovative technologies…
New Colorado Gun Law Goes into Effect on August 7
“Young people aged 12-24 make up one-fifth of the population, but commit just under half of all gun murders…”
Enjoy the Archuleta County Fair This Weekend
The mission of the Archuleta County Fair is to unite the community and preserve our history while embracing growth…
OPINION: How America Undervalues Working People
Perhaps the disadvantaging of U.S. workers is no more readily apparent than in policies setting the minimum wage…