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BIG PIVOTS: The Perfect Recipe for Decarbonizing Colorado?  Part One

BIG PIVOTS: The Perfect Recipe for Decarbonizing Colorado? Part One

Posted on February 8, 2023February 9, 2023 by Allen Best

“We simply must end our reliance on costly fossil fuels and improve energy security…”

Posted in News/Politics

Judge Asked to Appoint Third-Party ‘Receiver’ in Health District Dissolution

Posted on February 8, 2023February 8, 2023 by Megan Graham

Appointing a receiver will safeguard important assets, streamline the wind-up and transition, and protect the public health interests…

Posted in News/Politics

Audubon Christmas Bird Count Logs 4,432 Sightings

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

Local CBC participants gathered on Zoom recently to share their stories, reflections and pictures from the day…

Posted in News/Politics

Colorado to Put $1.15 million Toward Services for Survivors of Sexual Violence

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

Those services include free, voluntary confidential crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, group support, safety planning, access to community resources…

Posted in News/Politics
EDITORIAL: 'Landscape Project'... and a Gravel Pit... at Jackson Mountain, Part One

EDITORIAL: ‘Landscape Project’… and a Gravel Pit… at Jackson Mountain, Part One

Posted on February 7, 2023February 9, 2023 by Bill Hudson

One group had come to learn more about the proposed trail system — up to 40 miles of mountain biking trails, ranging from ‘easy’ to ‘experts only’…

Posted in News/Politics
EDITORIAL:  Archuleta BOCC to Interview Health Department Candidates Today and Tomorrow

EDITORIAL: Archuleta BOCC to Interview Health Department Candidates Today and Tomorrow

Posted on February 7, 2023February 12, 2023 by Bill Hudson

The first unanimous vote by the three Archuleta commissioners created an ‘Oversight’ committee made up of County administrative staff…

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters
Archuleta BOCC to Consider Health Department Committees at Special Meeting, Monday Feb. 6

Archuleta BOCC to Consider Health Department Committees at Special Meeting, Monday Feb. 6

Posted on February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 by Bill Hudson

“The Board of County Commissioners requested citizens to apply to be on a committee to develop the structure, regulations and programs for the new health department…”

Posted in News/Politics
Board Candidates Sought for Local Government Districts

Board Candidates Sought for Local Government Districts

Posted on February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 by Bill Hudson

Self-nominations must be submitted by February 24, for all special districts…

Posted in News/Politics

Report Downplays Importance of Colorado’s Oil & Gas Industry

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

“As of March of last year, the industry represented less than 1% of total employment and less than 2% of total wages,” Stiffler said…

Posted in News/Politics

Colorado Choice Advocates Praise FDA Abortion Medication Decision

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

A federal lawsuit filed just 10 days after the decision, challenging the FDA’s approval of the drug in 2000, has made the future of medication abortions uncertain…

Posted in News/Politics
Wolf Creek Hosting 'Forever Young' Ski Clinic Today

Wolf Creek Hosting ‘Forever Young’ Ski Clinic Today

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

Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 1, is Local Appreciation Day. Lift tickets will be $62 for adults, $43 for seniors and $32 for children…

Posted in News/Politics

Lengthy DACA Battle Puts Lives ‘On Hold’

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

“We know that immigrant youths who are turning 15, 16, who would otherwise be eligible for it, are no longer eligible…”

Posted in News/Politics

Colorado Begins Unemployment Program for Undocumented Workers

Posted on January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 by Post Contributor

Colorado’s Office of New Americans selected a Denver-based company this week to administer its wage replacement program for unemployed undocumented workers…

Posted in News/Politics

Hickenlooper Cautions Federal Reserve on Rate Hikes

Posted on January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 by Post Contributor

As the labor market cools, concern about a recession and long-lasting effects grow as the Fed is discussing raising interest rates for the eighth time…

Posted in News/Politics

Colorado Records Most Traffic Deaths in 40 Years

Posted on January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 by Post Contributor

Last year’s death toll represents a 66% increase since 2011, when statewide traffic deaths reached a modern-day low of 447…

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Proposed Legislation Would Give Local Governments Power to Implement Rent Control

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

Opponents worry that if municipalities decide to pass rent control measures, it will have unintended negative consequences…

Posted in News/Politics

Today Marks Expansion of Colorado Property Tax Deferral Program

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

“Expanding this program provides both short- and long-term financial relief for homeowners, while also providing an equitable statewide tax-relief measure…”

Posted in News/Politics
Colorado Survey Points to 'Number One' Challenge for Municipal Governments

Colorado Survey Points to ‘Number One’ Challenge for Municipal Governments

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

163 of CML’s 270 member municipalities responded to the 2023 survey, for a 60% response rate…

Posted in News/Politics
WinterFest Weekend Schedule and Links

WinterFest Weekend Schedule and Links

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

The Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascensions, Sled Races, Cross Country Ski Clinic, Fat Bike Race, BB Gun Biathlon, the ever popular Penguin Plunge, and much more…

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