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OPINION: Montana Youth Win Historic Climate Lawsuit

Posted on August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 by Post Contributor

After three years of waiting, these youth finally had the chance to explain to the judge, and the world, how Montana’s government is violating their constitutional rights…

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Learn About Your Rights Under Colorado’s Government Transparency Laws

Posted on August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 by Post Contributor

How much transparency do our elected officials and appointed boards have to provide to the public?

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OPINION: Recent Bankruptcy Reforms at US Department of Education

Posted on August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 by Post Contributor

There are at least 3-5 million people who would benefit from real bankruptcy reform and potentially as many as 10-12 million people…

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WILDFIRE REPORT: August 13, 2023

WILDFIRE REPORT: August 13, 2023

Posted on August 14, 2023August 14, 2023 by Post Contributor

Weminuche Valley is under pre-evacuation notice. Local residents should follow incident information and updates…

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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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