“We had done scenario planning a few months ahead (of the election) to try and get ahead of it…”
Category: News/Politics
Five Key Insights from the Governor’s 2025-26 State Budget Proposal
The year after returning $1.6 billion in TABOR rebates to tax filers, the state budget is dealing with a $920 million funding shortfall…
Private Health Insurance will Cover Abortion Care in Colorado
Advocates want similar protections for public employees, Medicaid recipients after Amendment 79’s passage…
WINTER TRAVEL ADVISORY: Winter Weather on the Way
A taste of winter ahead of Thanksgiving in several areas across the state…
‘Placeholder’ Greg Lopez Reflects on Six Months in Congress
“Don’t be surprised if you do see my name on a ballot in 2026…”
Trump Unveils Lineup for FDA, CDC, Surgeon General
Trump wrote in his statement that the FDA had “lost the trust of Americans, and has lost sight of its primary goal as a regulator…”
Colorado Legislature Ready to Protect Workers’ Rights?
“Workers don’t need the government to tell them what is right for them in their workplace…”
Colorado Democrats Form Legislative Caucus to Boost Middle Eastern Voices
“With the approaching Trump presidency, it is more important than ever for our communities to have fierce advocates and mount a proactive and comprehensive defense…”
Republicans Win Control of Congress
The AP projected Republicans would hold 53 Senate seats after flipping Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia’s seats from blue to red…
Archuleta County Seeking Housing Survey Input from Residents, Employers
“If you live in Archuleta County or the Town of Pagosa Springs, this survey applies to you…”
Colorado, Illinois Governors Launch Organization to ‘Safeguard’ Democracy
Colorado Governor Jared Polis is helping to lead a new initiative that aims to protect state-level democratic institutions against federal overreach…
Julie McCluskie Reelected Speaker of Colorado House of Representatives
“As public servants, we have proven ourselves to be the party that listens to the people and gets stuff done…”
Democrats on Track to Retain Supermajority in Colorado House
House Republicans hoped to flip a handful of competitive seats to chip away at Democratic power. They managed to switch one seat…
Immigration Groups Brace for Second Trump Administration
Economic experts have warned of the consequences of removing millions of workers…
Blood Drive to be Hosted at Pagosa Springs High School
Before donating, it is recommended that you eat a good meal and drink plenty of water…
Statement by Candidate Adam Frisch
A few moments ago, I called to offer my congratulations to Jeff Hurd for being the next Representative for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District…
Statement from Candidate Vivian Smotherman
I want to thank my opponent, Senator Cleave Simpson, for his efforts in keeping this campaign focused on the people and issues rather than hate and fear…
ELECTION 2024: Archuleta County and the Nation Embrace the Republican Party; Colorado Leans Blue
Locally in Archuleta County, voters supported exclusively Republican candidates for federal, state and local offices…