“But we’re really focused on those areas that we’re going to have best probability of success in the shortest amount of time possible…”
Category: News/Politics
#PlumtawFire Burning on May 17
“The roughly 50-70-acre #PlumtawFire is burning 4.75 miles northwest of Pagosa Springs airport, and is north of Plumtaw Road…”
Governor Polis Signs Mobile Home Legislation
SB22-160 would invest $35 million to help mobile home owners purchase the land they live on…
‘Mystery Attorney’ Revealed in Elbert County Election Security Case
Former state House minority leader Joe Stengel attests he was in possession of unsealed metal box for more than three months…
HMPRESENTLY: No Socks
I snapped this picture of my feet, several years ago, after stepping away from my PR career…
Crackdown on Intoxicating Hemp Products May Be Coming to Colorado
The FDA sent out letters on May 4 to companies selling delta-8 and some CBD products, warning them to address violations…
Colorado Climate, Environmental Bills Survive Legislative ‘Gauntlet’ at Session’s End
“For too long, manufacturers of plastic have put the responsibility of dealing with plastic — recycling and disposal — on the shoulders of individuals and local communities…”
EDITORIAL: Talking Trash… About the Archuleta County Landfill, Part Two
“But, I mean, very realistically, you guys have only a couple years left at that location and then you are out of space and… we’re not really sure where else we’re gonna go…”
Census Undercount Threatens Federal Food, Health Programs on Reservations
The 2020 census missed nearly 1 of every 17 Native Americans who live on reservations…
Congressional Candidate Alex Walker to Address Democratic Club on Tuesday
The Archuleta County Democratic Club will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 17, at the PLPOA Clubhouse at 7:00pm…
Colorado Legislature Approves Temporary Property Tax Cuts
Under the proposal, someone owning a $500,000 house would save an average of approximately $274 on their tax bill in 2023…
Where Colorado Governor Candidates Stand on Abortion
“As governor, I’m going to rally the people and we’re going to put this on the ballot to make sure the people truly understand what they want Colorado to do…”
Juneteenth Becomes Colorado’s Newest State Holiday
“The end of slavery on a document is one thing, but the end of slavery in reality was another and deserves celebration,” Polis said…
American Constitution Party Backs Danielle Neuschwanger’s Run for Colorado Governor
“I said I was disgusted with the fact we have a radical right and the far left who pit us against each other and forget the people in the middle…”
VIDEO: Wildfire Season is Upon Us… Do You Have Your Evacuation Plan Ready?
Create a family disaster plan that includes meeting locations and communication plans and rehearse it regularly. Include the evacuation of large animals, such as horses, in your plan…
Polis, Colorado Lawmakers Unveil $700M Property Tax Relief Package
“We’re disappointed Gov. Polis and legislators are working behind closed doors to cut a deal…”
Students Showcase Handiwork at Build Pagosa’s 4th Annual Auction, May 6
“I’ve seen what this auction can do for these young people,” says Hessman… “Their sense of self worth soars…”
Universal, State-Funded Preschool Becomes Colorado Law with Governor Polis’ Signature
The state-funded program will save families an annual average of $4,300, according to the governor’s office…
Physicians Uneasy as Colorado Collects Providers’ Diversity Data
“There are lots of marginalized and disenfranchised people that when they don’t have a good experience, they disengage from care…”