Crews continue to make significant progress on Lewis Street paving operations and the intersection is expected to open mid-week…
Category: News/Politics
Colorado DMV Scam Warning
Investigators warn against paying third-party “middlemen” for free state services…
RIO BLANCO FIRE UPDATE: Sunday, August 9
A significant number of personnel remain assigned to the Rio Blanco Fire, where they continue to monitor, mop-up and rehabilitate damage to the landscape…
OPINION: The Plot Thickens, as Aurora Seeks Colorado River Diversion
“Aurora’s PR spin is ‘no new water rights,'” the expert said. “Of course, that’s a loaded phrase…”
Wildfire Veterans Worried by Federal ‘Full Suppression’ Tactics, Extreme Fires
“Excluding fire from the landscape and attacking all fires, that policy ended in the ’70s because it was failing…”
Democrats Aiming to Win All U.S. House Seats in November
Colorado has eight congressional districts, four of which are held by Democrats…
Colorado Students Seek Stronger Regulation of AI, Social Media
“Right now, algorithms automatically decide what content young people see based on what’s keeping them scrolled, engaged and on their app…”
Federal Attempt to Obtain Colorado Voter Data Shut Down by Judge
The dismissal comes amid other efforts from the Trump administration to influence this year’s midterm elections…
Watercraft Asked to Avoid Portions of Echo Reservoir During Wildfire
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking motorized vessels and hand-launched watercraft to avoid the area west of the peninsula while aircraft are working…
Montezuma County Sheriff Refusing to Issue Required Eligibility Cards
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…
UPDATE: Rio Blanco Fire, August 3
Helicopters worked around the clock during daylight hours cooling the fire that jumped the dozer line into Frio Canyon…
‘Initiative 195’ Submits Petitions to Place Progressive Income Tax on Colorado Ballot
“Every signature represents a Coloradan who believes our tax system can be fairer…”
Complaint Filed Against Victor Marx for Illegal Campaign Fundraising
“If Marx is taking money for his merchandise without reporting it, he has committed likely hundreds of violations…”
UPDATE: Rio Blanco Fire, and Upcoming Community Meeting
Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office and Rio Blanco Fire Incident Management will co-host a community meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4…
New Colorado Law Will Regulate E-Bike Use
Take every precaution to protect your kids and to help teach them to ride responsibly…
UPDATE JULY 31: Rio Blanco Fire
Challenges include the terrain, especially in Archuleta Canyon, and fuels, which include some extremely drought-stressed and insect-killed stands of spruce and fir…
Colorado Democratic Legislators Eyeing a Supermajority in 2027
All of the districts the committee wants to flip and protect involved some of the closest races in the 2024 election…
Colorado School District Sues Trump Administration Over Funding Cuts
The lawsuit cited a recent ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court that said Children’s Hospital Colorado cannot stop offering care to transgender children…
UPDATE: Rio Blanco Fire at 440 Acres on Wednesday
The Valle Seco Road (NFSR 653) and all spur roads are closed to the public…