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Category: News/Politics

The National Suicide Hotline For LGBTQ+ Youth Went Dead

Posted on August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 by Post Contributor

“Since the election, we’ve seen a clear increase in young people feeling devalued, erased, uncertain about their future, and seeing resources taken away…”

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‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ Will Benefit Colorado’s Largest Corporations

Posted on August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 by Colorado Newsline

As Colorado loses more than $1 billion in revenue, the state’s largest corporations stand to gain the most…

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Democratic Lawmakers Prep Coloradans Ahead of Special Legislative Session

Democratic Lawmakers Prep Coloradans Ahead of Special Legislative Session

Posted on August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 by Colorado Newsline

“I’m usually very bipartisan, but it’s very irritating being called profligate when we had a balanced budget…”

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Colorado Joins National Effort to Restrict Soda Pop, Candy for SNAP Recipients

Colorado Joins National Effort to Restrict Soda Pop, Candy for SNAP Recipients

Posted on August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 by Post Contributor

Colorado the first state led by a Democrat to receive controversial waiver…

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READY, FIRE, AIM: Funny Charts From Non-Intelligent Sources

READY, FIRE, AIM: Funny Charts From Non-Intelligent Sources

Posted on August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 by Louis Cannon

“Expert intelligence for everyone. We can’t wait for you to experience it… The ChatGPT Team…”

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Proposed Constitutional Amendment Would Allow ‘Emergency’ Redistricting in Colorado

Posted on August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 by Colorado Newsline

Two Coloradans want the governor to have emergency authority to alter Colorado’s districts to restore partisan balance in Congress…

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Update on the 2025 Colorado Fire Season

Update on the 2025 Colorado Fire Season

Posted on August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 by Colorado Newsline

Drought conditions classified as “severe” or “extreme” extend across the majority of the Western Slope, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor…

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MIDDLE MESA FIRE: Fire Activity Moderates Significantly

Posted on August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 by Bill Hudson

The fire has remained in its footprint over the last 24 hours with containment at 66%…

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PAGOSA FIRE UPDATE: Oak Fire Downgraded to 75 Acres

PAGOSA FIRE UPDATE: Oak Fire Downgraded to 75 Acres

Posted on August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 by Bill Hudson

By evening on Monday August 11, the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office was listing the fire as “14% contained”…

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PAGOSA FIRE UPDATE: Evacuations and Pre-Evacuations for Oak Fire; Middle Mesa Fire at 5,000 Acres

PAGOSA FIRE UPDATE: Evacuations and Pre-Evacuations for Oak Fire; Middle Mesa Fire at 5,000 Acres

Posted on August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 by Bill Hudson

Pagosa Springs High School will be an overnight shelter for those unable to return home. RVs and camper trailers are welcome in the parking lot…

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EU's New AI Code of Practice Could Set Regulatory Standards for U.S. Companies

EU’s New AI Code of Practice Could Set Regulatory Standards for U.S. Companies

Posted on August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 by Colorado Newsline

This story by Paige Gross appeared on Colorado Newsline on August 9, 2025. Paige Gross is a Philadelphia-based reporter covering the evolving technology industry for READ MORE

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Brief Pre-Application Window for Emergency Rental Assistance Opens Today, August 11

Posted on August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 by Post Contributor

Once the pre-application window closes, all applicants will be entered into a random selection…

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LPEA FIRE UPDATE: Public Safety Power Shutoffs Implemented in Pagosa Springs

Posted on August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 by Post Contributor

“We are working closely with emergency partners to monitor fire conditions and restore power as soon as it is safe to do so…”

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PAGOSA FIRE UPDATE: Evacuations & Pre-Evacuations Ordered Near Oak Fire

PAGOSA FIRE UPDATE: Evacuations & Pre-Evacuations Ordered Near Oak Fire

Posted on August 10, 2025August 11, 2025 by Post Contributor

Evacuation ordered for residents within one mile of 38 Spruce Cir. due to fire; evacuate to Pagosa Springs High School…

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BIG PIVOTS: Trump's EPA Clawing Back $156 million for Solar Programs?

BIG PIVOTS: Trump’s EPA Clawing Back $156 million for Solar Programs?

Posted on August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 by Allen Best

Renewable developer says Trump’s energy policies will impair badly needed economic development in rural communities…

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Why ‘Redistricting’ is Blowing Up Across the U.S. This Summer

Posted on August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 by Post Contributor

“What Texas is doing isn’t a clever strategy, it’s political arson — torching our democracy to cling to power…”

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Archuleta School District Calls for School Board Nominations

Posted on August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 by Bill Hudson

To be qualified, a candidate must have been a registered elector of the school district for at least 12 consecutive months…

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MIDDLE MESA FIRE UPDATE: August 6

MIDDLE MESA FIRE UPDATE: August 6

Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 by Post Contributor

On August 6 resources continue with their full suppression strategy using both indirect and direct tactics across the perimeter…

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New Medicaid Work Requirements Mean Less Leeway for States

Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 by Post Contributor

This story by Katheryn Houghton and Bram Sable-Smith appeared on KFF Health News on August 5, 2025. When President Donald Trump signed a law adding READ MORE

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