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Colorado Students Seek Stronger Regulation of AI, Social Media

Colorado Students Seek Stronger Regulation of AI, Social Media

Posted on August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

“Right now, algorithms automatically decide what content young people see based on what’s keeping them scrolled, engaged and on their app…”

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Federal Attempt to Obtain Colorado Voter Data Shut Down by Judge

Federal Attempt to Obtain Colorado Voter Data Shut Down by Judge

Posted on August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

The dismissal comes amid other efforts from the Trump administration to influence this year’s midterm elections…

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Watercraft Asked to Avoid Portions of Echo Reservoir During Wildfire

Posted on August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 by Post Contributor

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking motorized vessels and hand-launched watercraft to avoid the area west of the peninsula while aircraft are working…

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Montezuma County Sheriff Refusing to Issue Required Eligibility Cards

Posted on August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

Coloradans who live in Montezuma County and want to buy certain types of guns will not be able to get a newly required eligibility card from their local sheriff…

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UPDATE: Rio Blanco Fire, August 3

UPDATE: Rio Blanco Fire, August 3

Posted on August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 by Post Contributor

Helicopters worked around the clock during daylight hours cooling the fire that jumped the dozer line into Frio Canyon…

Posted in News/Politics
'Initiative 195' Submits Petitions to Place Progressive Income Tax on Colorado Ballot

‘Initiative 195’ Submits Petitions to Place Progressive Income Tax on Colorado Ballot

Posted on August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

“Every signature represents a Coloradan who believes our tax system can be fairer…”

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Complaint Filed Against Victor Marx for Illegal Campaign Fundraising

Posted on August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

“If Marx is taking money for his merchandise without reporting it, he has committed likely hundreds of violations…”

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UPDATE: Rio Blanco Fire, and Upcoming Community Meeting

UPDATE: Rio Blanco Fire, and Upcoming Community Meeting

Posted on August 3, 2026August 3, 2026 by Post Contributor

Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office and Rio Blanco Fire Incident Management will co-host a community meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4…

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New Colorado Law Will Regulate E-Bike Use

Posted on August 3, 2026August 3, 2026 by Post Contributor

Take every precaution to protect your kids and to help teach them to ride responsibly…

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UPDATE JULY 31: Rio Blanco Fire

UPDATE JULY 31: Rio Blanco Fire

Posted on July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 by Post Contributor

Challenges include the terrain, especially in Archuleta Canyon, and fuels, which include some extremely drought-stressed and insect-killed stands of spruce and fir…

Posted in News/Politics
Colorado Democratic Legislators Eyeing a Supermajority in 2027

Colorado Democratic Legislators Eyeing a Supermajority in 2027

Posted on July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

All of the districts the committee wants to flip and protect involved some of the closest races in the 2024 election…

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Colorado School District Sues Trump Administration Over Funding Cuts

Posted on July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

The lawsuit cited a recent ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court that said Children’s Hospital Colorado cannot stop offering care to transgender children…

Posted in News/Politics
UPDATE: Rio Blanco Fire at 440 Acres on Wednesday

UPDATE: Rio Blanco Fire at 440 Acres on Wednesday

Posted on July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 by Post Contributor

The Valle Seco Road (NFSR 653) and all spur roads are closed to the public…

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EMERGENCY EVACUATION: Rio Blanco Fire South of Pagosa Springs

EMERGENCY EVACUATION: Rio Blanco Fire South of Pagosa Springs

Posted on July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 by Post Contributor

“Leave immediately.  Danger is imminent and life-threatening.  If you chose to ignore this order, emergency services may not be able to assist you…”

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Greg Lopez Qualifies for Colorado Ballot as Candidate for Governor

Greg Lopez Qualifies for Colorado Ballot as Candidate for Governor

Posted on July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

The secretary of state’s office announced Tuesday that Lopez submitted a sufficient number of signatures…

Posted in News/Politics
Evacuation Ordered on Lower Blanco Road on July 28

Evacuation Ordered on Lower Blanco Road on July 28

Posted on July 28, 2026July 29, 2026 by Post Contributor

“This is an emergency message from the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office….”

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Colorado Will Celebrate 150 Years of Statehood on August 1

Posted on July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

The History Colorado Center, the Center for Colorado Women’s History and the Denver Art Museum will offer free admission throughout the festival…

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Town Reduces Fire Restrictions to Stage 1 Effective July 24

Posted on July 27, 2026July 27, 2026 by Post Contributor

Charcoal grills may be used on developed residential properties. Residents are urged to use extreme caution…

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Sweeping New Tariffs Expected to Cost Americans $100 Billion a Year

Posted on July 24, 2026July 24, 2026 by Common Dreams

These new tariffs are more of the same: a nationwide sales tax that will make life even harder for families…

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