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Category: News/Politics
Following Climate Summit, US Senators Urge Increased Oil Production
The focus at Tuesday’s Senate panel showed there will continue to be political obstacles to enacting climate policies in the U.S….
Stricter Marijuana Laws Go Into Effect in Colorado on January 1
In the process of passing that bill, the legislature heard stories parents shared about the dramatic effects some marijuana products have had on their children…
Dems to Host ‘Meet & Greet’ in Arboles on Saturday, Nov. 20
Unaffiliated voters are welcome to attend. Masks will be required, and social distancing will be practiced. Lunch will be served…
US 160 Wolf Creek Pass Closure Set for Tomorrow Morning, Thursday Nov. 18
The lengthy closure is needed to allow for helicopter operations and preparations of avalanche mitigation equipment for the upcoming winter season.
CHAMBER NEWS: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like… That Time of Year
There are lots of activities and deadlines happening in November and the beginning of December. Businesses, nonprofit agencies and individuals need to make some decisions READ MORE
Colorado to Receive Billions from Infrastructure Bill for Climate-Resiliency Projects
The bill includes approximately $50 billion for infrastructure resilience to climate events, preparing for incidents like wildfires, floods and storms….
Patients Can Bid on Beautiful Wreaths at Pagosa Springs Medical Center
There are two sizes of wreaths this year, 24 inch and 36 inch. All proceeds for this event will be used to to benefit the PSMC Foundation cancer fund…
Archuleta County Democratic Club Will Meet Nov. 16 via Zoom
The speaker this month will be Cole Buerger, a candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Congressional District 3…
Aspen Police Department Wants $300k to Try Out Tesla Cop Cars
In addition to the battery power — the police Teslas will feature an extra battery to run all the extra equipment — the range of the Teslas also has improved significantly, she said…
Native American Heritage Month Celebrates Indigenous Communities
“Native American history is American history and it’s only by recognizing that history that we can build a future that is equitable and inclusive….”
READY, FIRE, AIM: How Much Time Are We Wasting?
“If you are an American with average commute time, you spend about 250 hours in transit each year — that adds up to more than 10 days….”
OPINION: Why I am Running for Archuleta County Sheriff
I am Wayne Bryant, and I am running as a “write-in” candidate for Archuleta County Sheriff. Why a write-in?
With Less Water on Colorado’s Western Slope, State Wants New Rules
For the first time, the state is pushing for new rules that spell out how some rights-holders should measure their water use as each drop of Colorado River water becomes more valuable…
Labor is Having a Moment in Colorado… and Beyond…
The mail-in vote at the HelloFresh facility in Aurora, where about 350 employees are eligible to cast ballots, started October 28…
U.S. House Sends $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill on to the White House
Under pressure from House leadership and Biden, progressives and moderates reached an agreement late Friday…
Depleted Workforce Plagues Aspen Ski Industry
“The staff desperately needed a break, especially in the kitchen,” said Wynn. “They were getting hammered at lunch, and then happy hour would come and that’s right into dinner…”
Colorado Voters Rejecting Three Ballot Measures, in Unofficial Results
According to early returns reported by the Colorado Secretary of State on Tuesday evening, November 2, it appeared that all three of the statewide ballot measures were destined to go down in defeat…