“In many ways Juneteenth represents how freedom and justice in the U.S. has always been delayed. Juneteenth is for all people, not just African Americans…”
Category: News/Politics
Rising Gas Prices Prompt Legislation to Limit Oil Company Profiteering
“Big Oil raked in $174 billion in profits last year — and as Putin’s invasion of Ukraine drives up gas prices, they’re on track to make even more…”
Colorado House Passes Reproductive Rights Bill
HB-1279 would not create any new reproductive rights in Colorado, a state where people already have access to abortion later in pregnancy…
Archuleta Dems Meet Virtually, Next Tuesday, to Hear PAWSD Presentation
Justin Ramsey, district manager and engineer of the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD), will speak will speak about the future of availability of water…
Snow in the Pagosa Weather Forecast, Today Through Friday Morning
The prolonged, multi-day storm is expected to come to an end on Friday and will be followed by freezing temperatures running 20-30 degrees below normal for March…
Ballot Measure Could Direct TABOR Refunds to Schools
Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights requires voter approval for any tax increase and limits how much government can grow, which means taxpayers get money back when existing taxes bring in revenue above the limit…
Colorado Firearms Possession Bill: Tough on Crime… or on the Second Amendment?
Debate over which crimes should prohibit someone from possessing a firearm in Colorado has created an interesting political dynamic at the Capitol…
Legislative Committee Rejects Education ‘Transparency’ Bill
“I think transparency is valuable, and I think parent involvement is valuable,” McLachlan said. “Parents who are concerned need to go to their district and not the state…”
EDITORIAL: County Commissioners Delay Decision on Potential Courthouse Sale, Part One
An offer from Bob Hart would allow the County to remain in the building for an unlimited amount of time, with the first five years being rent-free…
OPINION: Report Looks at SNAP Violations in Colorado
The purpose of SNAP is simple: SNAP benefits enable Coloradans to purchase the healthy food they need to feed their families…
OPINION: Recreation Groups Urge Federal Infrastructure Spending on Conservation
This infusion of federal funding will help us to strategically build upon existing fish and wildlife conservation efforts and expand outdoor recreational opportunities…”
EDITORIAL: Town Council Discusses Significant Property Purchase East of Downtown, Part One
“By 1974, there was a demand for housing, mainly because of the sawmill… there had always been small sawmills here, that employed five or six guys… but when John Hudspeth came in, from Oregon, his sawmill employed 200 people…”
Colorado Bill Would Require Schools to Post Teaching Materials Online
“A lot of secondary teachers in English and social studies, we’re walking a bit more on eggshells in terms of how we present material and what material we present,” he said…
Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Votes Unanimously to Adopt New Rules
“I’m very proud of the Commission’s new rules that deliver on the promise of SB 19-181 to make the strongest protections and oversight of oil and gas development in the country…”
Colorado DMV Unveils New, More Colorful Drivers License
Preliminary work on the Iconic Credential began in February 2020, and in August 2020, the Iconic Colorado contest launched, with the goal of transforming Centennial State’s driver licenses…
PFAS Manufacturers Sued by Colorado Attorney General for Environmental, Health Damages
“Colorado now has forever chemicals in our soil and drinking water systems and people’s health is at risk,” Weiser said in a statement…
Archuleta County Democrats Plan Caucus for Saturday, March 5
Only people who meet certain criteria will be allowed to vote in caucus. If you live in Archuleta County and were registered as a Democrat on or before February 11, you are eligible…
European Alliance of News Agencies Suspends TASS
“…the Board of EANA considers that TASS finds itself in violation of the purpose of EANA as it is laid out in the Statutes of the Alliance, not being able to provide unbiased news, which stand at the core of EANA’s mission statement…”
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Colorado Case Regarding Anti-Discrimination Law
“The Supreme Court here has the opportunity to do what the justices should have done three-and-a-half years ago in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission…”