“This means lower costs and fewer outages for Coloradans…”
Category: News/Politics
Economic Frustrations Test Trump’s Standing in Rural America
About half of rural American voters believe the economy is worse off now than when President Donald Trump returned to office…
EDITORIAL: A Political Dispute Over Tourism Dollars, Part One
The BOCC presentation yesterday by Association members Kelly Spence and John Harper put some hard numbers to their request…
Trump Administration Says Developers, Loggers Can Kill Endangered Species
“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….”
Colorado’s Largest Data Center Could Rise Next to Homes — Without a Public Hearing
Residents voiced concern about pollution from diesel generators, as well as the data center industry’s power demands…
PAWSD Planning to Lighten Water Restrictions Due to Wet September
While drought conditions are improving, continued diligence in water conservation remains important…
Colorado Looking at $1.6 Billion Budget Deficit Next Year
“Medicaid cost growth, largely driven by long-term care and prescription drugs, is higher than previously forecasted…”
ESSAY: The Duke Chronicles, Part Two
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…
With Mail-Ballot Question Settled, Concerns Focus on Election Interference
“I can’t guarantee that an ICE agent won’t be around a polling location in November…”
BLM Oil and Gas Leases Threaten Critical Colorado Wildlife Corridors, Lawsuit Claims
“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…”
OPINION: Last Ditch Effort to Keep Coloradans from Voting on Tax Fairness
“More than 130,000 Coloradans signed this petition because they’re tired of paying the same tax rate as millionaires…”
Democratic States Fight to Inspect ICE Detention Centers
Last month, Colorado sued the company for refusing access and information requests related to a confirmed tuberculosis case…
New Plan to Conserve Colorado River Water Has Farmers and Ranchers Concerned
Members of the Colorado Water Conservation Board, the state’s lead water agency, voted 9-0 to conditionally approve a “near-term contribution program”…
Pagosa Peak Open School Celebrates ‘Performance Ranking’
“This single year of growth hitting the 75th percentile highlights the ongoing progress our students are making…”
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration Restrictions on Mail Ballot Voting
“Today is a good day for democracy, the rule of law, and the American people looking to exercise their Constitutional right to vote…”
Majority of Coloradans Dislike AI, New Survey Finds
Two-thirds of Coloradans have an unfavorable opinion of artificial intelligence, with younger people the most strongly opposed to it…
Opponents Step Up to Oppose Proposition 81
As a constitutional amendment, it needs 55% of the vote to pass…
‘Swiss Roll Fire’ Near Pagosa Springs Poses No Immediate Threats to Life or Property
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…
EDITORIAL: Town Planning Commission Considering Developments on Sept. 8, Part Four
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…
