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Category: News/Politics

OPINION: Open Letter to Archuleta County Concerning a Proposed Heliport

Posted on September 5, 2023September 5, 2023 by Post Contributor

We are asking the Archuleta County Planning Commission and Commissioners to support a detailed Environmental Impact Study…

Posted in News/Politics

EDITORIAL: Marijuana Ain’t What It Used to Be, Part Three

Posted on September 4, 2023September 5, 2023 by Bill Hudson

“New Mexico and Arizona, when they first open up, they’re going to see a rush [to open new businesses]. Our run lasted about seven years…”

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Colorado Settles Lawsuit with Roomate Matching Company

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

“It’s hard enough to find somewhere to live in Colorado these days without having to navigate through fake app reviews…”

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'Poison Pills' in Congressional Appropriations Bills Threatening Government Shutdown?

‘Poison Pills’ in Congressional Appropriations Bills Threatening Government Shutdown?

Posted on September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 by Post Contributor

“So [Republicans] not only have problems with these far-right message amendments, but they also have severe problems with their own caucus”…

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READY, FIRE, AIM: Standard Voting Operating Procedure

Posted on September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 by Louis Cannon

I wouldn’t mind, if all the U.S. states had a shared agreement about voting. As long as I get to vote, the same number of times as everyone else…

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BLM Seeks Public Input on New Plan for Recreation Management

Posted on September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 by Post Contributor

“BLM hosted more than 81 million visitors on our public lands last fiscal year – a 40 percent increase since 2012…”

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Preliminary Injunction on Colorado’s Gun-Purchase Law Upheld in Federal Court

Posted on September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 by Post Contributor

The governor’s office defended the law and criticized the judges’ decision…

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‘Rise’ Fashion Gala Planned for September 30

Posted on September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 by Post Contributor

Guests decked out in dressy, fashionista outfits, shoes and hats will take home the “Mountain Glam,” “Straight from Paris” and “Head and Toe” awards…

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Three Years after Landmark Ruling, Congress Silent on Tribal Jurisdiction in Oklahoma

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

“The Governor’s statements were slanted, disrespectful and minimize the massive contributions Tribal Nations make to Oklahoma…”

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Senator Hickenlooper Joins SAG-AFTRA Rally in Denver

Posted on August 29, 2023August 29, 2023 by Post Contributor

Colorado is home to about 600 SAG-AFTRA members who work in smaller film and theater markets…

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Colorado Drivers Must ‘Move Over’ When Passing Disabled Vehicles

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

“With the updated Move Over Law, we are taking a significant stride toward our goal of zero deaths on Colorado roads…”

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Supporters, Detractors Face Off as Former President is Booked in Georgia

Supporters, Detractors Face Off as Former President is Booked in Georgia

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

Thursday also brought a flurry of legal filings about the venue for some of the defendants and the pace of the trial…

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Pending Legislation Would Establish a ‘Universal Transit Pass’ in Colorado

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

He said he views the idea as a convenient, cost-saving mechanism for people who use multiple transportation systems or travel the state frequently…

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Colorado Transportation Survey Closes August 31

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

Colorado House Bill 23-1101: The Ozone Season Transit Grant Program Flexibility Bill, requires CDOT to analyze the consistency of the regional planning process…

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Colorado Officials Urge FTC to Reject Proposed Kroger-Albertsons Meager

Colorado Officials Urge FTC to Reject Proposed Kroger-Albertsons Meager

Posted on August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 by Post Contributor

Colorado Treasurer Dave Young on Wednesday became the latest elected official in the state to formally oppose the proposed $24.6 billion merger…

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Quartz Ridge Fire Update, August 23

Posted on August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 by Post Contributor

The Quartz Ridge Fire warmed up a bit throughout the day and burned concentrations of dead, downed wood within the rocky area on the east side of Quartz Creek…

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Rep. Boebert Asks Federal Court to Dismiss Defamation Case

Posted on August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 by Post Contributor

David Wheeler of American Muckrakers sued the Colorado Republican in June…

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Colorado Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Property Tax Ballot Measure

Posted on August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 by Post Contributor

The court found that under precedent it does not have jurisdiction to review the proposition or the legislation that created it until voters approve it…

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Governor Polis Executive Order Takes Aim at Colorado Housing Crisis

Posted on August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 by Post Contributor

“It’s important for the state to lead by example. We want to be part of the conversation about how we remove barriers to housing at the local level…”

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