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Category: News/Politics

Staggering U.S. Opioid Death Toll Continues to Rise

Posted on March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 by Post Contributor

Lawmakers should view America’s staggering opioid crisis through an “ecosystems” approach, argues a massive RAND Corporation report published Thursday…

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Freedom of Information Advocates Urge Colorado to Allow Livestreaming of Criminal Trials

Posted on March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 by Jeffrey Roberts

“There should be a strong presumption in favor of livestreaming of judicial proceedings that are open to the public,” Zansberg wrote…

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Colorado Legislators Hear Economic Forecast

Posted on March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 by Post Contributor

“We expect those revenue increases to not make up for the budgetary pressures that arise from inflation and population…”

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Defamation Lawsuit Against Rep. Boebert Heading to a Colorado Courtroom?

Posted on March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 by Post Contributor

The defamation case may be expanded to include more defendants, like Fox News and Sean Hannity, he added…

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Bennet Urges Biden Administration to Hold Big Pharma Accountable

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

In their letter, Bennet and his colleagues highlight the IRA provisions that have already been implemented to lower the cost of prescription drugs…

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Are Californians Ruining Colorado?

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

Californians are getting blamed for the shift to the left in Colorado politics. What’s the real story?

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Gov. Polis Signs Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Posted on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 by Post Contributor

HB23-1064 removes barriers to employment for qualified teachers looking to relocate across state borders…

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Public Comment Sought on UCHealth Acquisition of Parkview Medical Center

Posted on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 by Post Contributor

If an acquisition may substantially lessen competition or create a monopoly, the attorney general may intervene to protect Colorado businesses and consumers…

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Work to Resume on McCabe Creek Culvert

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

Weather permitting, crews are now planning for the project to be completed in June of 2023.

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EDITORIAL: March 6 Archuleta Health Department Advisory Committee Meeting

EDITORIAL: March 6 Archuleta Health Department Advisory Committee Meeting

Posted on March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 by Bill Hudson

As far as I can tell, Archuleta County has thus far not engaged any consultants to assist with the health department transition…

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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Unveils Initiatives Aimed at Small, Midsize Operations

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

Vilsack attributed this imbalance to the “get big or get out” structure of production-based agriculture, which took hold in the 1970s…

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DMV Reveals Historic Colorado License Plate Winners

DMV Reveals Historic Colorado License Plate Winners

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

“Colorado’s awe-inspiring beauty was well reflected in the hundreds of great designs submitted by talented Colorado artists…”

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Colorado Lawmakers Seek Suspension of Utah Oil Train Project

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

Sen. Bennet and Rep. Neguse cite East Palestine derailment in calling for further review of Uinta Basin Railway Project…

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Colorado Attorney General Weiser Challenging Tik Tok

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

Attorney General Phil Weiser is leading a coalition asking court to order TikTok to preserve and produce communications critical to an investigation…

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READY, FIRE, AIM: When I Woke

Posted on March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 by Louis Cannon

I awake and find myself in my same old bedroom, here in Pagosa Springs, and the alarm is going off…

Posted in Humor/Fiction, News/Politics

Colorado Students March in Support of Reproductive Rights

Posted on March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 by Post Contributor

“I don’t know. But I’m done waiting. I’m done waiting for these decisions to be made for me, about me right now…”

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‘Protect the West Act’ Proposes $60 Billion for Forest, Watershed Resiliency

Posted on March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 by Post Contributor

Sen. Bennet urges ‘root and branch’ reevaluation of federal ag programs ahead of 2023 farm bill…

Posted in News/Politics
Snowy Weekend Results in Three Avalanche Deaths in Southern Colorado

Snowy Weekend Results in Three Avalanche Deaths in Southern Colorado

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

On Saturday, two backcountry skiers were buried and killed in an avalanche near the Vallecito Reservoir…

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Tickets Go On Sale Today for Four Corners Folk Festival

Tickets Go On Sale Today for Four Corners Folk Festival

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

Discount tickets go on sale today, Tuesday, February 28 at 12noon, while supplies last.  Get them at the best price point, before they’re gone…

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