Colorado Treasurer Dave Young on Wednesday became the latest elected official in the state to formally oppose the proposed $24.6 billion merger…
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Quartz Ridge Fire Update, August 23
The Quartz Ridge Fire warmed up a bit throughout the day and burned concentrations of dead, downed wood within the rocky area on the east side of Quartz Creek…
Rep. Boebert Asks Federal Court to Dismiss Defamation Case
David Wheeler of American Muckrakers sued the Colorado Republican in June…
Colorado Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Property Tax Ballot Measure
The court found that under precedent it does not have jurisdiction to review the proposition or the legislation that created it until voters approve it…
Governor Polis Executive Order Takes Aim at Colorado Housing Crisis
“It’s important for the state to lead by example. We want to be part of the conversation about how we remove barriers to housing at the local level…”
FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund Running Low on Cash
FEMA is preparing to lean on that Immediate Needs Funding safety net, as Congress debates whether to provide the agency with $12 billion in additional funding…
Nominations Needed for Archuleta School District Board of Directors
A person who desires to be a candidate for school director shall file a written notice of intention to be a candidate and a nomination petition signed by at least 50 eligible electors…
Secretary of State Griswold Completes the Colorado Election Security Act Grant Awards
The funds awarded by the Secretary of State’s Office were used by counties to meet the security requirements under the 2022 Colorado Election Security Act…
WILDFIRE REPORT: August 15, 2023
Continue with suppression tactic reviews, with the objective of keeping the fire south of East Fork Trail…
Inflation in Denver Area Among Highest in the U.S.
Shelter is responsible for 90% of the increase seen nationally this month, according to the report, the highest contributor to the increase…
OPINION: Montana Youth Win Historic Climate Lawsuit
After three years of waiting, these youth finally had the chance to explain to the judge, and the world, how Montana’s government is violating their constitutional rights…
Learn About Your Rights Under Colorado’s Government Transparency Laws
How much transparency do our elected officials and appointed boards have to provide to the public?
OPINION: Recent Bankruptcy Reforms at US Department of Education
There are at least 3-5 million people who would benefit from real bankruptcy reform and potentially as many as 10-12 million people…
WILDFIRE REPORT: August 13, 2023
Weminuche Valley is under pre-evacuation notice. Local residents should follow incident information and updates…
Fire Crews Opt for ‘Confinement’ of Lowline Fire
With the eastern half of the fire almost fully contained, firefighting officials have opted for a “confinement” strategy along on its western edge…
Montana GOP Lawmakers Overruling the Will of the Voters?
“It’s our job to listen to the voters, their concerns, and solve problems, not use government as a tool for a political agenda of a few…”
WILDFIRE REPORT: August 9, 2023
Fire managers continue to develop plans for when the fire reaches terrain more favorable for engagement…
Call for Nominations for Archuleta School District Board of Directors
To be qualified, a candidate must have been a registered elector of the school district for at least 12 consecutive months before the election…