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Today, Nov. 11, Marks Federal Deadline for Colorado River ‘Framework’ Agreement
The Upper Basin states of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming have resisted mandatory cuts…
U.S. Senate Passes Bill to End Record-Breaking Shutdown
“The problem we have with air travel is that our air traffic controllers are overworked and unpaid. And many of them have called in sick…”
League of Women Voters Meet Tonight, November 10
After the business portion, we’ll shift gears for some informative, fun, and social activities, including a Scavenger Hunt…
Farmers, Barbers, GOP Lawmakers Worried Over Fate of ACA Tax Credits
Small-business owners and their employees are worried about their health care, and their livelihoods, as insurance prices surge…
Air Traffic Restrictions to Begin Today Due to Shutdown
“We’re noticing that there’s additional pressure that’s building in the system,” Duffy said…
ELECTION RESULTS: Archuleta County, Nov. 4
Voters living within the Town of Pagosa Springs voted overwhelmingly — 76% in favor — to create a new 1% sales tax…
Congress Remains Deadlocked; Shutdown Continues
The U.S. Senate Tuesday failed for the 14th time to advance a stopgap spending bill to fund the government…
Colorado Joins Lawsuit Challenging ‘Weaponization’ of Student Loan Forgiveness
“I’m sorry to say — this administration is lawless, they are bullying, and we are forced again to bring basic legal challenges…”
Early Ballot Returns Show Colorado on Pace for High Off-Year Turnout
As usual, older Coloradans have made up the vast majority of voters returning a ballot so far this year…
Analysis Finds Higher Health Insurance Premiums, Reduced Help for Colorado Health Insurance Customers
Connect for Health Colorado’s analysis is based on the Colorado Division of Insurance’s announcement of final health insurance premium rates…
Colorado Attorney General Joins Lawsuit Challenging SNAP Benefit Pause
“It is clear President Trump and his USDA are making a deliberate, illegal, and inhumane choice to not fund the SNAP program…”
Oil and Gas Companies in Colorado Used Banned Toxic Chemicals, Part One
One of the prohibited substances can cause cancer; new state law forced operators to identify chemicals…
Insurance Information Concerning Southwestern Colorado Floods
In wake of the flooding in Southwestern Colorado, the Colorado Division of Insurance can help people with their insurance questions…
EDITORIAL: Archuleta County Hires Longinos Gonzalez Jr. as New County Manager
Former El Paso County commissioner and mayoral candidate Longinos Gonzalez Jr. agreed to an offered $150,000 annual salary yesterday, October 22…
Gov. Polis Seeking $10 Million at Federal SNAP Benefits are Delayed
“We have a role to play to fill the gap created by the closure of the federal government,” Polis told reporters during a Wednesday press conference…
Public Invited to Free League of Women Voters Program, Mon. Oct. 27
LWV Archuleta invites everyone to their free October Program Meeting: “How Colorado Elections Work…”
Blue States Ask U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on National Guard Deployments
24 Democratic officials argued that restraining presidential power to mobilize National Guard troops was an essential constitutional safeguard…
Colorado Legislators React to Trump Administration Comments to Purchase More Argentine Beef
“Colorado has a rich history of cattle production, and we will not stand idly by while the Trump Administration continues to prioritize trade wars…”