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Category: News/Politics

Colorado to Receive $250 Million to Improve Transmission Links

Colorado to Receive $250 Million to Improve Transmission Links

Posted on September 25, 2026September 25, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

“This means lower costs and fewer outages for Coloradans…”

Posted in News/Politics

Economic Frustrations Test Trump’s Standing in Rural America

Posted on September 25, 2026September 25, 2026 by KFF Health News

About half of rural American voters believe the economy is worse off now than when President Donald Trump returned to office…

Posted in News/Politics
EDITORIAL: A Political Dispute Over Tourism Dollars, Part One

EDITORIAL: A Political Dispute Over Tourism Dollars, Part One

Posted on September 23, 2026September 24, 2026 by Bill Hudson

The BOCC presentation yesterday by Association members Kelly Spence and John Harper put some hard numbers to their request…

Posted in News/Politics
Trump Administration Says Developers, Loggers Can Kill Endangered Species

Trump Administration Says Developers, Loggers Can Kill Endangered Species

Posted on September 23, 2026September 23, 2026 by Stateline

“This basically is a blank check to companies, landowners, developers, loggers — anyone operating in endangered species habitat — to both destroy that habitat and kill the animals and literally face no consequences….”

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Colorado’s Largest Data Center Could Rise Next to Homes — Without a Public Hearing

Colorado’s Largest Data Center Could Rise Next to Homes — Without a Public Hearing

Posted on September 22, 2026September 22, 2026 by Post Contributor

Residents voiced concern about pollution from diesel generators, as well as the data center industry’s power demands…

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PAWSD Planning to Lighten Water Restrictions Due to Wet September

PAWSD Planning to Lighten Water Restrictions Due to Wet September

Posted on September 22, 2026September 22, 2026 by Post Contributor

While drought conditions are improving, continued diligence in water conservation remains important…

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Colorado Looking at $1.6 Billion Budget Deficit Next Year

Colorado Looking at $1.6 Billion Budget Deficit Next Year

Posted on September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

“Medicaid cost growth, largely driven by long-term care and prescription drugs, is higher than previously forecasted…”

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ESSAY: The Duke Chronicles, Part Two

ESSAY: The Duke Chronicles, Part Two

Posted on September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 by Post Contributor

I then asked him why I was not contacted, seeing as Duke had a chip and that it was his duty to consult and get my permission before proceeding…

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With Mail-Ballot Question Settled, Concerns Focus on Election Interference

Posted on September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

“I can’t guarantee that an ICE agent won’t be around a polling location in November…”

Posted in News/Politics
BLM Oil and Gas Leases Threaten Critical Colorado Wildlife Corridors, Lawsuit Claims

BLM Oil and Gas Leases Threaten Critical Colorado Wildlife Corridors, Lawsuit Claims

Posted on September 18, 2026September 18, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

“It is disheartening that productive public lands that are enjoyed by so many — lands that are critical to sustaining wildlife populations — could soon be carved up by well pads…”

Posted in News/Politics

OPINION: Last Ditch Effort to Keep Coloradans from Voting on Tax Fairness

Posted on September 18, 2026September 18, 2026 by Post Contributor

“More than 130,000 Coloradans signed this petition because they’re tired of paying the same tax rate as millionaires…”

Posted in News/Politics

Democratic States Fight to Inspect ICE Detention Centers

Posted on September 18, 2026September 18, 2026 by Stateline

Last month, Colorado sued the company for refusing access and information requests related to a confirmed tuberculosis case…

Posted in News/Politics
New Plan to Conserve Colorado River Water Has Farmers and Ranchers Concerned

New Plan to Conserve Colorado River Water Has Farmers and Ranchers Concerned

Posted on September 17, 2026September 17, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

Members of the Colorado Water Conservation Board, the state’s lead water agency, voted 9-0 to conditionally approve a “near-term contribution program”…

Posted in News/Politics
Pagosa Peak Open School Celebrates 'Performance Ranking'

Pagosa Peak Open School Celebrates ‘Performance Ranking’

Posted on September 16, 2026September 16, 2026 by Post Contributor

“This single year of growth hitting the 75th percentile highlights the ongoing progress our students are making…”

Posted in News/Politics
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration Restrictions on Mail Ballot Voting

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration Restrictions on Mail Ballot Voting

Posted on September 15, 2026September 15, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

“Today is a good day for democracy, the rule of law, and the American people looking to exercise their Constitutional right to vote…”

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Majority of Coloradans Dislike AI, New Survey Finds

Majority of Coloradans Dislike AI, New Survey Finds

Posted on September 15, 2026September 15, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

Two-thirds of Coloradans have an unfavorable opinion of artificial intelligence, with younger people the most strongly opposed to it…

Posted in News/Politics
Opponents Step Up to Oppose Proposition 81

Opponents Step Up to Oppose Proposition 81

Posted on September 14, 2026September 14, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

As a constitutional amendment, it needs 55% of the vote to pass…

Posted in News/Politics
'Swiss Roll Fire' Near Pagosa Springs Poses No Immediate Threats to Life or Property

‘Swiss Roll Fire’ Near Pagosa Springs Poses No Immediate Threats to Life or Property

Posted on September 11, 2026September 11, 2026 by Post Contributor

Due to a large amount of dead timber on the ground, the fire is producing a small smoke column today, but is not growing rapidly…

Posted in News/Politics
EDITORIAL: Town Planning Commission Considering Developments on Sept. 8, Part Four

EDITORIAL: Town Planning Commission Considering Developments on Sept. 8, Part Four

Posted on September 11, 2026September 11, 2026 by Bill Hudson

It looked, for a moment — about halfway through the four-hour discussion — like a majority of the Planning Commission was set to table the approval…

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