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Category: News/Politics

Fire Crews Opt for 'Confinement' of Lowline Fire

Fire Crews Opt for ‘Confinement’ of Lowline Fire

Posted on August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 by Post Contributor

With the eastern half of the fire almost fully contained, firefighting officials have opted for a “confinement” strategy along on its western edge…

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Montana GOP Lawmakers Overruling the Will of the Voters?

Posted on August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 by Post Contributor

“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…”

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WILDFIRE REPORT: August 9, 2023

WILDFIRE REPORT: August 9, 2023

Posted on August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 by Post Contributor

Fire managers continue to develop plans for when the fire reaches terrain more favorable for engagement…

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Call for Nominations for Archuleta School District Board of Directors

Posted on August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 by Post Contributor

To be qualified, a candidate must have been a registered elector of the school district for at least 12 consecutive months before the election…

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Arizona Gets a New National Monument

Posted on August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 by Post Contributor

The million-acre national monument will halt uranium exploration around the Grand Canyon…

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Colorado’s New Age Limit on Gun Purchases Temporarily Blocked by Federal Judge

Posted on August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 by Post Contributor

“Since the day this legislation was introduced, we knew it was unconstitutional…”

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CORRECTION: New Colorado Gun Law

Posted on August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 by Post Contributor

The law increases the legal age for gun purchases in Colorado from 18 to 21 years…

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Dry Lake Fire at 1372 Acres on Sunday

Posted on August 7, 2023August 7, 2023 by Post Contributor

Smoke will be visible to travelers along US Highway 160 between Bayfield and Pagosa Springs…

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Colorado Freedom of Information Presentation on August 16

Posted on August 7, 2023August 7, 2023 by Post Contributor

The speaker will be Jeff Roberts, Executive Director of the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition…

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New Colorado Gun Law Goes into Effect on August 7

Posted on August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 by Post Contributor

“Young people aged 12-24 make up one-fifth of the population, but commit just under half of all gun murders…”

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Dry Lake Fire Showing Minimal Growth

Dry Lake Fire Showing Minimal Growth

Posted on August 3, 2023August 3, 2023 by Post Contributor

“This is a perfect opportunity to reduce the long-term fire risk in this area,” said Pat Seekins, the Fuels Program Manager for the San Juan National Forest…

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Lawsuit Challenges Legality of Idaho’s Abortion Travel Ban

Posted on August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 by Post Contributor

Idaho’s abortion laws, among the most restrictive in the country, have resulted in significant increases in Idaho patients traveling to other states for care…

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ACLU Sues Colorado Springs Police and FBI Over Unlawful Invasions of Privacy

Posted on August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 by Post Contributor

The actions of the CSPD and the FBI violated the First and Fourth Amendment rights of plaintiffs Jacqueline “Jax” Armendariz Unzueta and Chinook Center…

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‘Lowline Fire’ Forces Evacuations in Gunnison County

Posted on July 31, 2023July 31, 2023 by Post Contributor

“No containment has been achieved, at this time,” officials wrote in an update…

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Multistate Coalition Opposes 3M Company’s Proposed PFAS Settlement

Posted on July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 by Post Contributor

“Coloradans now suffer degraded water quality and public health injuries on account of the actions of 3M…”

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House Subcommittee Proposal Would Eliminate Federal Funding for Public Media

Posted on July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 by Post Contributor

Rural, remote, and tribal communities are more dependent on this federal support and would be the hardest hit by these proposals…

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Court Orders Release of Denver School Board’s Executive Session Recording

Posted on July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 by Post Contributor

Chalkbeat and the other media organizations sued on the basis that the board made a major policy decision behind closed doors…

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Neguse Amendment Will Increase Community Collaboration on Aviation Issues

Posted on July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 by Post Contributor

The amendment will better ensure that the FAA listens to impacted residents about their noise and pollution concerns…

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Cannabis Regulation, a Global Perspective

Posted on July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 by Post Contributor

The growing number of countries implementing cannabis reforms has created tensions between national laws and international obligations…

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