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Effort to Solicit Negative Feedback About National Park Signage Utterly Fails

Posted on June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 by Post Contributor

The analysis looked at 35,700 comments submitted across 475 national park units between June 2025 and January 2026…

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COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE: Governor Polis Signs 'Negligently Luring Bears' Legislation

COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE: Governor Polis Signs ‘Negligently Luring Bears’ Legislation

Posted on June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 by Post Contributor

“Human-bear conflict is a human problem, not a bear problem, and this law focuses directly on careless human behavior…”

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CANDIDATE Q&A: Colorado Secretary of State

Posted on June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

Coloradans will vote in primary elections June 30 to determine which candidates will represent their party in the general election in November…

Posted in News/Politics

CML Applauds Governor Polis’ Veto of Senate Bill 26-184

Posted on June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 by Post Contributor

CML remains committed to working with the General Assembly, firefighters, and public employers to strengthen participation in the Firefighter Benefits Trust…

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Governor Polis Vetoes Bill to Allow Civil Suits Against Immigration Authorities

Governor Polis Vetoes Bill to Allow Civil Suits Against Immigration Authorities

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

The narrow focus on civil immigration enforcement presents legal risks, Polis said in his veto letter…

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Colorado's Three Republican Candidates for Governor Square Off in First Full Debate

Colorado’s Three Republican Candidates for Governor Square Off in First Full Debate

Posted on June 4, 2026June 27, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

“We need a healed state,” he said. “We need Coloradans to come together for a change, Lord, and stop all this political nonsense…”

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CDOT Releases 10-Year Transportation Plan

CDOT Releases 10-Year Transportation Plan

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

Among the planned projects is bus service between Pagosa Springs and Durango, at an estimated cost of $2.7 million…

Posted in News/Politics
Colorado Bills to Address Prison Overcrowding Signed into Law

Colorado Bills to Address Prison Overcrowding Signed into Law

Posted on June 3, 2026June 3, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

Photo: The visitors parking lot of the Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center, a state prison within the Colorado Department of Corrections, taken on February 6, READ MORE

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Rachel Suh, Candidate for Governor in Colorado, Names Running Mate

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

“Drew Robertson is exactly the kind of leader Colorado needs,” said Suh. “He has built something real — a sanctuary where veterans find healing and wolves find a home…”

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Colorado Law Aims to Address Harmful Sports Betting

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

“Problem gambling does not stop at the city limits. It shows up in rural communities, small towns, and households across Colorado,” said Sen. Byron Pelton…

Posted in News/Politics

Town Government Seeking Council Applicants

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

If you are passionate about your community, interested in local decision-making, and meet eligibility requirements, this is a great opportunity to get involved…

Posted in News/Politics
HIGHWAY 160 RECONSTRUCTION: Changing Downtown Traffic Patterns This Week

HIGHWAY 160 RECONSTRUCTION: Changing Downtown Traffic Patterns This Week

Posted on June 2, 2026June 18, 2026 by Post Contributor

The team is planning on closing access to Hot Springs Boulevard (south side of the intersection to the bridge) to make utility and paving improvements…

Posted in News/Politics

Hazy Outlook as Feds Embrace Medical Marijuana

Posted on June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

“Our business is still very much in wait-and-see mode,” Hunter said. “There are a lot of positive gains here, but really more than anything, a lot more confusion…”

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Colorado Governor Candidates Pledge to Improve State’s Business Climate

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

Two Democrats and two Republicans pitched their campaigns for Colorado governor to a roomful of business leaders in Glendale on Wednesday…

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Colorado's U.S. Rep. Jason Crow Helps Launch 'Anti-Corruption Caucus'

Colorado’s U.S. Rep. Jason Crow Helps Launch ‘Anti-Corruption Caucus’

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

“Corruption is why costs are so high, why the government feels unresponsive, and why the system seems to only benefit the wealthy and well-connected…”

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The Data Center Battle Moves into Congress

The Data Center Battle Moves into Congress

Posted on May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

The future of data centers and their huge appetite for electricity is quickly escalating as a political flashpoint from coast to coast, moving from cities and states… now to the nation’s capital…

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'A Community Conversation' on June 1 Will Address Possible Ballot Measure for PS Medical Center

‘A Community Conversation’ on June 1 Will Address Possible Ballot Measure for PS Medical Center

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

The third conversation in the series will feature Pagosa Springs Medical Center CEO Rhonda P. Webb, MD…

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Congressional Republicans Ditch ICE Funding Vote and Leave Town

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

Sen. Hickenlooper proposed an amendment that would prevent Tina Peters, January 6th rioters from receiving taxpayer handouts…

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Governor Polis Defends His Decision to Free Tina Peters

Governor Polis Defends His Decision to Free Tina Peters

Posted on May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

Polis said he has not spoken with Trump or members of the administration since he issued Peters’ commutation last week…

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