High country areas impacted include the Grand and Battlement Mesas, Uncompahgre Plateau, Northwest San Juan Mountains; Southwest San Juan Mountains…
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Proposed Law Would Limit the Use of Solitary Confinement in Colorado
“The solitary confinement of people with serious mental illness and other health conditions is harmful to the point of being excruciating…”
New Report Documents Abandonment of Federal Oil & Gas Leases
The data show surrendered drilling permits and leases on national public lands…
Millions More for Colorado K-12 schools?
Democratic lawmakers are asking the Colorado Supreme Court to decide whether a proposed tax change that could generate millions for K-12 education is constitutional…
Colorado Legislators Discussing ‘Public Option’ Health Insurance Plan
“The two counties that I represent, Eagle and Routt, there’s only one option on the health insurance market for those who buy on the individual market,” Roberts said…
Colorado Establishes Water Equity Task Force
“2020 has highlighted the need to fundamentally address deeper societal issues — including equity in water policy decisions,” Gibbs said…
Colorado Lawmakers Approve Affordable Housing Measure
House Bill 21-1117 would let cities and counties require new rental developments to include some affordable housing units, a policy known as inclusionary zoning…
Bicameral Legislation Would Plant 1.2 Billion Trees on National Forests
“Our forests create jobs, provide clean water, and combat climate change by sequestering millions of tons of carbon. Yet, millions of acres are being ravaged by climate-change induced wildfires, droughts, pests…”
OPINION: ‘Zoning Snowball’ Finally Heading Downhill?
An essential reform for the prosperity and resilience of American cities is on the agenda in more places than ever…
Road Crews Begin Work on Wildlife Crossings on US 160
“This project will span for two miles in an area that has been identified as a critical migratory corridor for both mule deer and elk,” explained Julie Constan…
Colorado Democrats, Insurance Carriers Prepare for a Fight
“We know that we’re up against a very profitable, unfortunately, and very well-financed industry,” said Adam Fox…
Deb Haaland Appointed Secretary of the Interior
“Secretary Haaland brings an important and unique perspective to the position, understands what public lands mean to our economy, and will be a key partner as we work to finally pass the CORE Act into law….”
Prepared for a Winter Storm in Colorado?
Yesterday, Governor Polis issued verbal authorization to activate the Colorado National Guard over a 72-hour period, starting today…
SJBPH’s Liane Jollon Receives AMA ‘Outstanding Government Service’ Award
“Liane’s leadership and scientific integrity throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is a model for thousands of public health leaders throughout Colorado and the country…”
Colorado Reacts to the Stimulus Package
“Today’s final passage of the American Rescue Plan is a big win for the country’s small businesses as they try to recover from the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic…”
Town of Pagosa Springs Invites Participation in LUDC Update
What do you want to see more of in Pagosa Springs? Or less of? More parking/less parking, more housing/less housing, more density/less density…?
Bennet, Colorado Leaders Celebrate Senate Passage of Expanded Child Tax Credit
“Though framed in technocratic terms as an expansion of an existing tax credit, it is essentially a guaranteed income for families with children…”
States Chipping Away at Abortion Rights?
“Will this court overturn Roe v. Wade? It’s possible,” Scheidler said. “But I think we’re more likely to see this court put more restrictions on abortion…”
VIDEO: How Congress Can Support Local Leaders and Get the Economy Going
A bottom-up approach is one that meets the actual needs of residents. It taps into the energy and creativity that already exists in our communities…