A Democrat and a Republican share their views of the Trump presidency, Colorado’s political shift, and other topics at the Colorado Water Congress…
Category: News/Politics
Senator Bennet Introduces Budget Resolution Amendments on Public Lands, Ukraine, Rural Health
“Senate Republicans have made it clear they are willing to turn their backs on hard-working Americans in order to cut taxes for the wealthiest…”
NEWS BEHIND THE NEWS: When Ordinary Citizens Become Journalists
Small-town staff shortages, matched with increasing operational expenses and decreasing advertising revenue, are leading to shuttered small newsrooms…
Colorado Health Care Providers Fear ‘Devastating’ Impacts from Potential Medicare Cuts
“Medicaid is a lifeline, and it is crucial to the success, frankly, of our entire state,” Tieman said…
American Farmers Face Possible Loss of Billions of Dollars from Funding Freeze, Part Two
“There is a lot of confusion and uncertainty about USDA funding and farmers are feeling it…”
Resurfacing and Culvert Work on Colo. 151 to Last Through September
The project will improve approximately 13 miles of Colo. 151 from mile point 12.8, east of Ignacio at the La Plata/Archuleta county line, to mile pint 26…
American Farmers Face Possible Loss of Billions of Dollars from Funding Freeze, Part One
Pfaltzgraff is also concerned how the pause on USAID programs could affect his farm and others, potentially causing a domino effect on crop prices…
Thousands protest against Trump at Colorado Capitol on Presidents Day
It was part of a coordinated day of protest across the country by the national 50501 movement and the Denver-based Common Ground People’s Collective…
NEWS BEHIND THE NEWS: No Leaks Necessary
A Denver TV station made national news this week for its coverage of local ICE raids under the new Trump administration…
Audit Raises Questions about Colorado Metro Districts’ Financial Health
Metro districts help fund new development, such as the planned Colorado Aerotropolis, but sometimes they can mean extra liability for homeowners and businesses…
Colorado Senator Bennet Urges Democrats to ‘Select Our Battles’
“I have some doubt in my mind whether a blanket approach, that’s also here guaranteed to be a losing approach, is the smart thing to do strategically…”
Quakers, Other Religious Groups Challenge ICE Raids in Places of Worship
“You’re asking for something that extends across the country,” Chuang said…
House GOP Budget Would Increase Federal Debt Limit by $4 Trillion
The House budget resolution proposes Congress pass one bill that would extend the 2017 tax cuts passed during Donald Trump’s first term…
Colorado Courts Order Disclosure of Data Centers’ Water Use
“The results in both cases were absolutely clear from the outset,” said Steve Zansberg, the news organization’s attorney…
EDITORIAL: Taxpayer Participation vs. Certificates of Participation, Part Five
The newly constructed San Juan Mountain School building, adjacent to Pagosa Springs High School. An example of modern architectural design?
Lawsuit Challenges Musk Takeover of U.S. Benefit Payment System
Two large unions and an alliance that together represent millions of government and retired workers are suing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…
OPINION: Interior Secretary Burgum Headed Down the Wrong Path
Recent polling shows national monuments are widely supported by Western voters across the political spectrum…
Trump Administration Shutters U.S. Agency for International Development
“We are not going to let this injustice happen. Congress created this agency with the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961…”
Feds Say ‘No Plans’ for Immigrant Concentration Camps at Colorado’s Fort Buckley
“There’s no doubt in my mind that being asked to add a mission like this would absolutely have an impact on our core national security missions…”