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Category: News/Politics

Governors of Colorado River States Summoned to DC in Hopes of Breaking Negotiations Impasse

Governors of Colorado River States Summoned to DC in Hopes of Breaking Negotiations Impasse

Posted on January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 by Post Contributor

Negotiators for the seven states that share the Colorado River also met in Salt Lake City earlier this month…

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Southern Ute Indian Tribe Calls on Colorado Attorney General to Address Unlawful Use of Tribal Lands By Lumen

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Calls on Colorado Attorney General to Address Unlawful Use of Tribal Lands By Lumen

Posted on January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 by Post Contributor

Chairman Baker told the legislature that “the age of illegally using Tribal land should have ended long ago…”

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Democratic Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Reduce Housing Costs

Posted on January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 by Post Contributor

“Land is expensive in my corner of Colorado, and it is stifling rental opportunities that hardworking people can actually afford…”

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Request to Expand Colorado Prisons Denied by Legislature

Request to Expand Colorado Prisons Denied by Legislature

Posted on January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

“…adding more beds is only going to make things much worse…”

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Polis' Final State of the State Address Touts Wins and Game Plan for 2026

Polis’ Final State of the State Address Touts Wins and Game Plan for 2026

Posted on January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

“In words and actions, we must reject the politics of division and the poison of blind hatred by doubling down on respect, kindness, compassion…”

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America 250 – Colorado 150 Grants Available to Support Local Commemorative Projects

Posted on January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 by Post Contributor

Through its campaign, “The View From Here,” the Commission invites all Coloradans to reflect on our shared history and imagine the future…

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Tribal Leaders Seek More Collaboration with Colorado Legislature

Tribal Leaders Seek More Collaboration with Colorado Legislature

Posted on January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

“We need to enter into agreements with the state and trust that they will be respected….”

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Town of Pagosa Springs Seeking Council Candidates

Posted on January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 by Post Contributor

Completed petitions are due in the Town Clerk’s office no later than 5:00 pm Monday, January 26, 2026…

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Colorado Legislators Report to Work

Colorado Legislators Report to Work

Posted on January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

Affordability and a balanced budget will be high on the General Assembly’s 2026 agenda…

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Child Care Funding Freeze Will Hurt Colorado Families, Economy

Child Care Funding Freeze Will Hurt Colorado Families, Economy

Posted on January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

Colorado’s federal assistance for child care is administered through counties, so the funding freeze adds an additional burden for county staff…

Posted in News/Politics

Follow the Colorado Legislature on Your Laptop or Phone

Posted on January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 by Jeffrey Roberts

Research by CFOIC revealed that Colorado was the only state not providing at least some video coverage of legislative committee meetings…

Posted in News/Politics
EMERGENCY UPDATE: Wastewater System Alert; Your Help Needed

EMERGENCY UPDATE: Wastewater System Alert; Your Help Needed

Posted on January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 by Post Contributor

Staff is working to obtain an emergency bypass pump to drain the well and reconnect the separated pump…

Posted in News/Politics
Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser Debate at Colorado Young Democrats 'Governor Forum'

Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser Debate at Colorado Young Democrats ‘Governor Forum’

Posted on January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

Senator says nation needs ‘a vision’… attorney general says it needs ‘fighters’…

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OPINION: ‘Save The Colorado’ Supports the Lower Basin in the Colorado River Brawl

Posted on January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 by Gary Wockner

We support the Lower Basin’s position that all four ‘action alternatives’ violate federal law…

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EDITORIAL: Another Hell of a Year, Part Five

EDITORIAL: Another Hell of a Year, Part Five

Posted on January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 by Bill Hudson

But before the Council vote took place on that ballot measure, Council member Gary Williams posed an interesting question to the Town staff…

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U.S. House Backs Extension of Health Insurance Subsidies

U.S. House Backs Extension of Health Insurance Subsidies

Posted on January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

Shaheen said Thursday the House vote “provides momentum” for Senate negotiators…

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Republican Mark Baisley Now Running for U.S. Senate

Posted on January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

Baisley, a Woodland Park Republican, announced last week that he will challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper in November…

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US Senate with GOP Support Advances War Powers Resolution

Posted on January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

“They stood up and said that Trump does not have the authority to use our military any which way he wants…”

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Rubio to Meet With Danish Officials to Discuss Greenland

Rubio to Meet With Danish Officials to Discuss Greenland

Posted on January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

Senate Democrats are gearing up to take another vote on a war powers resolution intended to curb Trump’s military actions abroad…

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