Many Americans could find themselves enrolled in junk plans that do not provide comprehensive coverage or protection for individuals with pre-existing conditions….
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Colorado Subdivisions Drowning in Debt
This also points to a consumer challenge for any buyer considering a house in a brand-new development, either in Colorado or elsewhere in the U.S….
Highway 160 Still Closed Over Wolf Creek Pass
Between County Road 20 (South Fork) and USFS 667 (12 miles east of Pagosa Springs) from Mile Point 184 to Mile Point 157. Road closed expect delays due to safety concerns….
Upper Colorado River ‘Re-launches’ the System Conservation Program
The deadline for applications, at any stage of completion, was initially February 1, 2023, but was extended to March 1, 2023…
Fly Fishing Films Return to Ridgway to Support Uncompahgre River Restoration
Come watch the Fly Fishing Film Tour, eat, drink, and win prizes. Doors open at 5:30pm. Show starts at 6:30pm…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Rejects Density Bonus for 232 Pagosa Street, Part Two
“I am personally not in favor of ‘trading’ units… or trading density bonuses for off-site units. I think that’s problematic, and as a matter of principle, I think that’s a bad practice…”
Winter Storm Warning for Wednesday
Heavy snow, and blowing snow, is expected with total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches…
39th Southwest Water Seminar to Discuss Water Challenges
As we face an uncertain hydrologic future, local water champions are tackling shortage from every angle to ensure a resilient future…
Deadline for Comments on Jackson Mountain Project is This Thursday, Feb. 23
The Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest is conducting public scoping to gather input for proposed projects in the Jackson Mountain area…
Hickenlooper, Bennet Join Senate Resolution Condemning GOP Plan to Raise Taxes
National sales tax would hit working families with 30 percent cost increase on groceries, gas, clothing and more…
Colorado Rent Control Bill Clears House Committee
“We need to do everything we can to make sure that we are building more housing, but we also have to do something to stabilize renters…”
Colorado Attorney General, Legislators Push to Protect Consumers
“Medical debt is crushing hardworking Colorado families and limiting their ability to live the American Dream…”
Wolf Creek Pass to Close, Other Pass Closures, Today
US 160 Wolf Creek Pass, US 550 Mountain Corridor, US 50 Monarch Pass and CO 145 Lizard Head Pass are set to close today, February 15…
Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety Suspends Propane Tank Rules
If you are not receiving services, be sure the check with your provider to find out why…
Winter Travel Alert
Drivers are urged to check the forecast and COtrip.org before traveling…
IRS Decides Not to Tax Colorado’s 2022 TABOR Refunds
On February 3, the IRS encouraged taxpayers who were uncertain about their state refunds to hold off on filing their taxes until the agency released additional guidance…
Attorneys General from 23 GOP-led States Seek to Block Abortion Pill
The attorneys general argued in their brief that the FDA’s approval of the abortion bill has two legal flaws. ..
Moral Questions in the San Luis Valley
“Do people feel like they have morality in their occupation? I think people have moral moments, but probably most people don’t question the morality of their profession…”
BIG PIVOTS: The Perfect Recipe for Decarbonizing Colorado? Part Two
Schonhaut contends the profits of Xcel should be shaved by about a percentage point. That would save Colorado consumers more than $100 million a year…