More than a dozen potential ballot initiatives have been filed with the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office…
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Colorado’s Mandatory Arrest Law Can Result in Unintended Consequences
When law enforcement officers arrived at where Ellen and her three young children sat in the car, all crying, the two police officers split up…
EDITORIAL: A Message to Pagosa Parents About a School Shooting Threat
“I want to begin by reassuring you that our schools are safe….”
Reproductive Health Care Access Bills Advance in Colorado Legislature
House Democrats are set to advance a trio of bills to bolster reproductive health care and abortion access in Colorado…
Colorado Legislature Begins Debate on $38.5 Billion Budget
The Senate will likely have a final vote on the budget this week. Then the bill will head over to the House…
Four ‘Gun Violence Prevention’ Bills Passed by Colorado Legislature
Another bill relating to gun violence, which would ban assault weapons in Colorado, was set to have its first committee hearing Wednesday…
Town of Pagosa Springs Announces Vacancy on Town Council
Applications for the Town Council vacancy must be received on or before April 12, 2023…
Landmark Housing Bill Proposed by Colorado Lawmakers
“I’m sure there will be changes hashed out and it will take additional work and collaboration to get to the finish line…”
BIG PIVOTS: A Mystery Within a Climate Change Pep Rally
A press conference to highlight Colorado’s climate and energy bills… but why did the governor now support carbon reduction goals for 2035-2045?
Colorado Lawmakers Urge Biden Administration to Suspend Oil Train Plan
“By threatening our water supply and increasing wildfire risk, this project would be truly catastrophic to our constituents, our communities, and our environment…”
Colorado Supreme Court Swears In ASL Interpreters
“Access to justice is essential to achieve the commission’s goal of a barrier-free Colorado…”
15 Appointees Set to Guide Legalization of Magic Mushrooms in Colorado
“I am confident in the individuals that have been appointed and in their ability to serve the public interest of Colorado,” Salazar said…
Red-State Exodus From Election Database Could Impact Colorado Voter Rolls
Colorado’s then-Republican secretary of state helped pioneer an interstate voter database he claimed would cut down on fraud…
Santa Comes to the Rescue for San Bernardino Mountains During Historic Storms
During the storm, SkyPark at Santa’s Village has served as the staging site for SoCal Gas’ command center, as well as Edison Electric…
Staggering U.S. Opioid Death Toll Continues to Rise
Lawmakers should view America’s staggering opioid crisis through an “ecosystems” approach, argues a massive RAND Corporation report published Thursday…
Freedom of Information Advocates Urge Colorado to Allow Livestreaming of Criminal Trials
“There should be a strong presumption in favor of livestreaming of judicial proceedings that are open to the public,” Zansberg wrote…
Colorado Legislators Hear Economic Forecast
“We expect those revenue increases to not make up for the budgetary pressures that arise from inflation and population…”
Defamation Lawsuit Against Rep. Boebert Heading to a Colorado Courtroom?
The defamation case may be expanded to include more defendants, like Fox News and Sean Hannity, he added…
Bennet Urges Biden Administration to Hold Big Pharma Accountable
In their letter, Bennet and his colleagues highlight the IRA provisions that have already been implemented to lower the cost of prescription drugs…