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Category: News/Politics

Colorado Senate Passes $5.3 Billion Transportation Package

Posted on May 24, 2021May 24, 2021 by Post Contributor

“We see it every day in our roads and bridges that are falling apart, as we drive over potholes and have to repair our cars, as we sit in traffic…”

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Anti-Horse Slaughter Legislation Introduced in Congress

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 by Post Contributor

“We are grateful to Representatives Schakowsky and Buchanan for introducing legislation to protect our iconic equines from the predatory horse slaughter industry….”

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Colorado Bill Takes Aim at ‘High Potency’ Marijuana

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

“I’m on the side of having a child that utilizes medical marijuana, so this medicine has been a lifesaving intervention for him,” said Michelle Walker, a longtime medical marijuana advocate…

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Colorado Governor Polis Signs ‘The Very Best’ Budget for 2021-22

Posted on May 19, 2021May 18, 2021 by Post Contributor

“There’s a long history and tradition over on the Joint Budget Committee to put aside partisanship and work for the people of Colorado…”

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Colorado’s Independent Redistricting Commissions Prepare Preliminary Data

Posted on May 18, 2021May 17, 2021 by Post Contributor

The preliminary maps will be prepared on 2010 census blocks, which means the geometry will not align exactly with the 2020 census blocks…

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Colorado Begins Awarding New ‘Revitalizing Main Streets’ Grants

Posted on May 18, 2021May 17, 2021 by Post Contributor

“Expanding this program helps communities of all sizes across the state of Colorado implement projects catered toward all modes of transportation…”

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Tri-State Generation Approves Reduction in Wholesale Electricity

Posted on May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 by Hillary Knox

“I’m pleased this settlement has come to fruition and proud that the hard work of LPEA’s staff and attorney has paid off…”

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Archuleta County Democratic Club to Hold Zoom Meeting on Tuesday, May 18

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

The Club gives local Democrats the opportunity to meet with other Democrats and to hear speakers from the community, candidates for local and national office…

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More than $350 Billion in Federal Cash Heading for States, Cities, Counties

Posted on May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 by Post Contributor

“This is ensuring that those state and local governments are able to not just bounce back, not just build back, but as somebody I know says, build back better and build back quickly…”

Posted in News/Politics
Water Speculators Flooding into Colorado? Part Two

Water Speculators Flooding into Colorado? Part Two

Posted on May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 by Post Contributor

“It does seem like there’s a lot of speculation about speculation,” Eli Feldman of investment firm Conscience Bay said…

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Water Speculators Flooding into Colorado? Part One

Posted on May 10, 2021May 11, 2021 by Post Contributor

“We’re growing grass and feeding it to cows and trying to improve the ground, improve the soil health and make a business out of it,” Feldman said…

Posted in News/Politics

Bipartisan Congressional Caucus Requests Robust Federal Funding to Tackle Western Wildfires

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

“The west experienced a devastating wildfire season this year. In Colorado, we experienced three of the largest wildfires in state history…”

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Colorado, US Department of Justice Reach Agreement in Immigration Enforcement Case

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

The state of Colorado has resolved a two-year-long dispute it had with the federal government over $2.7 million in law enforcement grant money…

Posted in News/Politics
EDITORIAL: Town Releases Affordable Housing 'Request For Proposals'

EDITORIAL: Town Releases Affordable Housing ‘Request For Proposals’

Posted on May 7, 2021December 3, 2023 by Bill Hudson

“The Town seeks to encourage workforce housing development by offering up to 16 units that serve residents employed in the local workforce…”

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Colorado Lawmakers Unveil $5.3 Billion Transportation Bill

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 by Post Contributor

“No more U-turns, no more detours,” Polis said. “It’s time for action to fix our roads and our transportation infrastructure…”

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Seeking Solutions to the ‘Short-Term Rentals’ Problem

Posted on May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 by Post Contributor

“Short-term rentals don’t survive without the employees that live in the long-term rentals, and when there are no employees to work in town, people won’t want to come…”

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Senator Warnock Highlights Historic USDA Discrimination Against Black Farmers

Posted on May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 by Post Contributor

The farmers’ plight has emerged as a major priority for Warnock, a Georgia Democrat whose victory in a January special election runoff handed his party a slim majority…

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Durango Woman Found Dead After Apparent Bear Attack

Durango Woman Found Dead After Apparent Bear Attack

Posted on May 3, 2021May 3, 2021 by Post Contributor

The woman, a Durango resident, was believed to have gone walking with her two dogs earlier Friday…

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‘Sexual Assault Awareness Month’ Wrap-up

Posted on May 3, 2021May 3, 2021 by Post Contributor

Awareness and education shared in our community bring us all up to speed so that we can tackle the issue together as a community…

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