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EDITORIAL:  A Continuing Fight Over Rooftop Screening, Part One

EDITORIAL: A Continuing Fight Over Rooftop Screening, Part One

Posted on February 12, 2024February 13, 2024 by Bill Hudson

“And presently, the Town is requiring that we put in writing a commitment to include screening.  I told them we’re not going to do that…”

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U.S. Senate Committee Questions Pause on Natural Gas Exports

Posted on February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 by Post Contributor

“I strongly urge that this pause should be reversed immediately,” Manchin said. “Facts must come before action, not the other way around…”

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Colorado School Funding Finally Back to '1989' Levels?

Colorado School Funding Finally Back to ‘1989’ Levels?

Posted on February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 by Post Contributor

Here’s why, they say: When you adjust for inflation, Colorado’s education spending next year would be about the same as 34 years ago…

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Trump Disqualification Case Facing Headwinds at Supreme Court

Posted on February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 by Post Contributor

“You don’t think that’s a serious threat?” asked Alito. “We should proceed on the assumption that it’s not a serious threat?”…

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EDITORIAL:  Big Dream on Pagosa Street, Part Five

EDITORIAL: Big Dream on Pagosa Street, Part Five

Posted on February 8, 2024February 9, 2024 by Bill Hudson

“Most of the other developments that we’ve both been involved in, over the past 39 or 40 years, are much, much, much larger…”

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Colorado Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Eligibility Went From ‘Long Shot’ to Supreme Court

Colorado Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Eligibility Went From ‘Long Shot’ to Supreme Court

Posted on February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 by Post Contributor

Only a few dozen people were on hand in a Denver City and County Building’s courtroom, when a five-day trial in a case known as Anderson v. Griswold began on a cold morning in late October…

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Colorado Allowing Flexibility in Who Can Fill Propane Tanks

Posted on February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 by Post Contributor

The Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety has been receiving complaints from consumers of propane throughout the state…

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Child Care Costs Outpace Wages, But Tax Credit Stuck at 2001 Rate

Posted on February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 by Post Contributor

Child care costs have increased 214% since 1990, while the average family income has risen 143%….

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Dealing with Chronic Wasting Disease in the American West

Dealing with Chronic Wasting Disease in the American West

Posted on February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 by Post Contributor

“The predominant opinion I encounter is that no human being has gotten this disease,” said Steve Rinella, a writer and the founder of MeatEater…

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BIG PIVOTS: Colorado Legislature Looking to Limit Non-functional Turf

BIG PIVOTS: Colorado Legislature Looking to Limit Non-functional Turf

Posted on February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 by Allen Best

The Colorado Senate on Tuesday voted in favor of a bill that would prevent thirsty turf species from being planted in places that rarely, if ever, get foot traffic…

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Colorado Secretary of State Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold Trump Disqualification

Posted on February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 by Post Contributor

The brief filed this week by Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold is the last to be filed by the main parties to the historic disqualification case…

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EDITORIAL:  Big Dream on Pagosa Street, Part One

EDITORIAL: Big Dream on Pagosa Street, Part One

Posted on February 2, 2024February 5, 2024 by Bill Hudson

“[Architect] Brad Ash gave a good discussion about how much experience he has interpreting the LUDC. And he comes to that interpretation from the point of view of an architect…”

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Colorado River Commissioner Rebecca Mitchell Addresses 2026 River Negotiations

Colorado River Commissioner Rebecca Mitchell Addresses 2026 River Negotiations

Posted on February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 by Post Contributor

“Change is coming – and because it is, I can’t emphasize enough how much the Post-2026 negotiations matter….”

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Significant Snow Expected This Weekend

Significant Snow Expected This Weekend

Posted on February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 by Post Contributor

“Backcountry avalanche conditions are going to be changing throughout the weekend as the storm moves through the state,” said Ethan Greene…

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Colorado Joins DACA Effort

Posted on February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 by Post Contributor

“We must recognize its positive impact on communities and the robust contributions of Dreamers to the economic and social fabric of our nation…”

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READY, FIRE, AIM: Why Good Sex Matters... Just Kidding!

READY, FIRE, AIM: Why Good Sex Matters… Just Kidding!

Posted on February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 by Louis Cannon

In spite of the headline, this column will focus mainly on crossword puzzles, and why they are beneficial to brain health…

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Child Tax Credit, Business Tax Breaks Included in Federal Bill

Child Tax Credit, Business Tax Breaks Included in Federal Bill

Posted on February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 by Post Contributor

“We maintain work requirements while enhancing the benefit to support families crushed by today’s inflation and remove the penalty for families with multiple children…”

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EDITORIAL:  Community Development as a Corporate Activity, Part Five

EDITORIAL: Community Development as a Corporate Activity, Part Five

Posted on January 31, 2024February 1, 2024 by Bill Hudson

“So if we can help families get into homes, that will help build community wealth, because they will have something to pass on to their children, and stuff…”

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Poll Finds Strong Support for Colorado Housing Innovations

Posted on January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 by Post Contributor

Unsurprisingly, voters are nearly unanimous in their opinion that housing costs are too high…

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