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Chimney Rock Interpretive Association Seeking Volunteers for 2022 Season

Chimney Rock Interpretive Association Seeking Volunteers for 2022 Season

Posted on March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 by Nadia Werby

For over 20 years, Chimney Rock Interpretive Association and its volunteers have shared the story of the ancestral Puebloan people with thousands of visitors…

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Colorado Legislature Prepares to Debate $36 Billion Budget

Posted on March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 by Post Contributor

As enhanced federal funding for medical services expires, state prepares to contribute hundreds of millions of dollars…

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EDITORIAL: Money, Water, and Fear for the Future, Part Three

EDITORIAL: Money, Water, and Fear for the Future, Part Three

Posted on March 28, 2022March 29, 2022 by Bill Hudson

Between 1934 and 1941, the central part of the U.S. experienced a series of catastrophic climatic and environmental events collectively labeled by historians as “The Dust Bowl”…

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Abortion Rights Bill Passes Colorado Legislature Following Lengthy Senate Debate

Posted on March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 by Post Contributor

“…If Roe v. Wade is overturned, there is no Colorado law in place that would protect the right to obtain a safe, legal abortion, which is why this bill is so important…”

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Youth ‘Reasonable Independence’ Bill Passed by Colorado Legislature

Posted on March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 by Post Contributor

“When youth are given independence they grow, learn and thrive and we’re pleased to pass legislation that empowers their right to independence…”

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Fentanyl Crisis Strategy Unveiled by Governor Polis, State Lawmakers

Posted on March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 by Post Contributor

“It’s time to make Colorado a safer state for everybody and it’s time for the carnage to end,” Polis said at the news conference…

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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Announces Settlement Related to 416 Fire Litigation

Posted on March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 by Post Contributor

D&SNGRR confirms that it has successfully converted five of its eight steam locomotives from burning coal to now burn 100% recycled oil…

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Local Newspaper Posts Body Cam Footage of February 7 Arrest

Local Newspaper Posts Body Cam Footage of February 7 Arrest

Posted on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by Bill Hudson

According to the SUN story by reporter Randi Pierce, “Manzanares’ family released a video showing a portion of the incident and voiced complaints over the arrest…”

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Senate Passes Bills to Safeguard and Improve Colorado’s Elections

Posted on March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 by Post Contributor

The bills will enhance Colorado’s gold standard election system by prohibiting intimidation and coercion at voting centers…

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Colorado Lawmakers Look to Expand Student Job Opportunities to Address Worker Shortage

Posted on March 21, 2022March 21, 2022 by Post Contributor

“We believe empowering young people through experiential learning opportunities is key to their future success,” Caufield said…

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Colroado’s Black Democratic Legislative Caucus Promotes New ‘Juneteenth’ State Holiday

Posted on March 16, 2022March 16, 2022 by Post Contributor

“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…”

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Rising Gas Prices Prompt Legislation to Limit Oil Company Profiteering

Posted on March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 by Post Contributor

“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…”

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Colorado House Passes Reproductive Rights Bill

Posted on March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 by Post Contributor

HB-1279 would not create any new reproductive rights in Colorado, a state where people already have access to abortion later in pregnancy…

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Archuleta Dems Meet Virtually, Next Tuesday, to Hear PAWSD Presentation

Posted on March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 by Post Contributor

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…

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Snow in the Pagosa Weather Forecast, Today Through Friday Morning

Posted on March 9, 2022March 14, 2022 by Post Contributor

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…

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Ballot Measure Could Direct TABOR Refunds to Schools

Posted on March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 by Post Contributor

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…

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Colorado Firearms Possession Bill: Tough on Crime… or on the Second Amendment?

Posted on March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 by Post Contributor

Debate over which crimes should prohibit someone from possessing a firearm in Colorado has created an interesting political dynamic at the Capitol…

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Legislative Committee Rejects Education ‘Transparency’ Bill

Posted on March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 by Post Contributor

“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…”

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EDITORIAL: County Commissioners Delay Decision on Potential Courthouse Sale, Part One

EDITORIAL: County Commissioners Delay Decision on Potential Courthouse Sale, Part One

Posted on March 4, 2022March 14, 2022 by Bill Hudson

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…

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