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Category: News/Politics

‘Smoke Screen’ Plaguing Colorado Air Quality Board, Part One

Posted on September 21, 2021September 22, 2021 by Post Contributor

During the Front Range’s smoggiest summer in over a decade, its embattled air-quality watchdog has gone quiet. Ex-employees say they’re not surprised…

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Night Closures of Highway 160 Start Tonight

Night Closures of Highway 160 Start Tonight

Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 by Post Contributor

“Keeping the traveling public safe during these crane operations is a priority and dictates the need for the closure….”

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Senators on the River

Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 by Post Contributor

On Colorado River Trip, Bennet, Romney collaborate on a bipartisan western approach to building climate resilience…

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Fort Lewis College Owns Up to Its Past, as an Indian Boarding School

Posted on September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 by Post Contributor

“I think, as we move forward, we can do better,” Melvin J. Baker, Chairman of Southern Ute Indian Tribe said. “We can always be better tomorrow…”

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Heidi Ganahl Launches Campaign for Colorado Governor

Posted on September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 by Post Contributor

“Colorado needs a comeback, and I’m here to give back to the greatest state in the nation…”

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Joe Biden Visits NREL, Pitching ‘Clean Energy’

Posted on September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 by Post Contributor

Joe Biden made his first visit to Colorado as president on Tuesday, stopping at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden…

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Stolen, Missing Military Weapons Addressed by Proposed Legislation

Posted on September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 by Post Contributor

“…this bill will not only ensure military officials are acting as good stewards, but also prevent our military resources from falling into the wrong hands…”

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Four Important Climate Items in Congressional Reconciliation Bill

Posted on September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 by Post Contributor

Republicans on the committee opposed the program’s creation, saying it would only increase federal bureaucracy…

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Colorado Secretary of State Announces New Website Domain

Posted on September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 by Post Contributor

“Switching to a .gov domain provides further assurance to the public that the information found on our website is official, trusted information…”

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Senator Bennet Hosts ‘Child Tax Credit’ Roundtable in Alamosa

Posted on September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 by Post Contributor

In March 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law a one-year expansion of the CTC, based on Bennet’s American Family Act, in the American Rescue Plan Act…

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Coloradans to Receive TABOR Tax Refund, Income Tax Cut

Posted on September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 by Post Contributor

The projected tax refund for 2021 is the largest in 20 years…

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Colorado Laws Addressing Gun Violence, Teacher Shortages, Affordable Housing, Became Effective Yesterday

Colorado Laws Addressing Gun Violence, Teacher Shortages, Affordable Housing, Became Effective Yesterday

Posted on September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 by Post Contributor

“We worked hard this session to tackle the escalating housing crisis in Colorado, and giving local governments more tools to build affordable housing is a critical step…”

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Colorado Law Would Shrink Impact of 2021 Property Tax Ballot Measure

Posted on September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 by Post Contributor

“But the biggest benefits from those tax reductions are going to go to the people who need it the least right now…”

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Public Hearings on Colorado Redistricting Plan Start Today, Virtually

Posted on September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 by Post Contributor

The congressional staff plan was prepared using 2020 Census Data, public comments and input from the congressional commission…

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Nighttime Closures on U.S. 160 Begin Near Hwy 151 on September 13

Nighttime Closures on U.S. 160 Begin Near Hwy 151 on September 13

Posted on September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 by Post Contributor

“Large precast concrete arches will be placed over the roadway. Keeping the traveling public safe during these crane operations is a priority and dictates the need for the closure….”

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CU Regent Heidi Ganahl Tells Republicans ‘We Can Win in 2022’

Posted on September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 by Post Contributor

The CU regent joined Rep. Doug Lamborn and other GOP figures at a ‘Big Tent Event’ in Woodland Park…

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‘Carpool Apps’ Now Legal in Colorado, But Registration Required

Posted on September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 by Post Contributor

Coloradans who want to use an app to carpool with others to the ski slopes or for other activities will be able to do so legally come October…

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Water Conservancy Seeking Community Engagement & Communication Services

Posted on September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 by Post Contributor

The San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) invites proposals from qualified parties to provide consulting services…

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Local EV Charging Corridor Completed with Purgatory Resort Installation

Local EV Charging Corridor Completed with Purgatory Resort Installation

Posted on August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 by Hillary Knox

Other fast charging stations are already available at Centennial park in Pagosa Springs and at the Durango Transit Center in Durango…

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