Majorities of Coloradans are embracing COVID-19 vaccines and have favorable views of Gov. Jared Polis…
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Colorado Democrats Unveil Gun Control Bills in Aftermath of Boulder Shooting
“The bills we are going to introduce today are the most effective steps that Colorado needs to take to save the most lives….”
Careless Camping is Damaging Colorado’s Great Outdoors
“We’d like to encourage folks to review and refresh themselves with the Leave No Trace principles…”
Colorado Mom Urges Biden Administration to Make Child Tax Credit Expansion Permanent
“As a single mom who has worked hard to put herself through college and raise a child, I will have more money each month to cover my bills, make sure my son has the appropriate materials for school…”
EDITORIAL: US Census Assigns Colorado an Additional Congressional District
States that won additional Congressional seats include Texas — which gained two seats — and Florida, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, and Oregon, each gaining one seat…
SJBPH Announces Multiple Vaccination Clinics in Archuleta and La Plata Counties
With cases rising locally, SJBPH urges residents to protect themselves, their families, and support schools and businesses by receiving the COVID vaccine…
‘Red Flag’ Gun Laws Get Another Look After Indiana, Colorado Shootings
Most gun deaths in the U.S. are suicides, and Smart said about two-thirds of red flag cases regard somebody as at risk for self-harm…
Pushback Against ‘COVID Passports” Puts Colleges in a Quandry
Along with NSU, at least 33 colleges across the country have announced plans to require a COVID-19 shot for the fall semester, according to a tally by the Chronicle of Higher Education…
Governor Polis Signs Bill to Transform Behavioral Health System
“We need a system that can deliver timely, affordable and responsive services that truly put people first. I am proud to sign this landmark piece of legislation…”
Colorado Senate Unanimous in Vote to Approve ‘Anti-Blackmail’ Legislation
HB21-1057 will expand protections that prevent a person’s immigration status from being leveraged as a form of extortion…
Haaland Seeks Funding to Fight Climate Change, Aid Native Americans
In her first congressional hearing as the leader of the Interior Department, Secretary Deb Haaland fielded questions from members of a U.S. House spending panel…
Small-dollar Donations Drive Record-shattering Fundraising in 3rd Congressional District
With national spotlight on Western Slope race, Laura Boebert, Donovan raise a combined $1.5 million in first quarter…
Montana Conservationist Nominated to Head US Bureau of Land Management
President Joe Biden intends to nominate National Wildlife Federation senior adviser and veteran Montana Democrat Tracy Stone-Manning to direct the Bureau of Land Management…
Earth Day Organizers Celebrate Community Beautification Teams
By De Anna Hoyle As we enjoy the warmer days here in the Rocky Mountains, we recognize the mid-April celebration of Earth Day, first held READ MORE
Committee Delays Vote on Public Option Bill, After 10 Hours of Testimony
“It is important to note that the Authority is not a state entity, and the state is not responsible for paying for it,” Roberts said at Friday’s hearing…
Redistricting Commission Chair Ousted Over Online Comments
“I started out by saying that I am focused on what is right for Colorado. And if that means that I can serve but not be chair, I will continue to be focused on what is right for Colorado…”
US Department of Interior to Investigate Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons
The US Department of the Interior is creating a new unit to lead and help coordinate investigations into the ongoing crisis of murdered and missing American Indian and Alaska Native people…
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Introduced in Colorado Senate
After receiving final approval from the Joint Budget Committee last week, the Long Bill has begun making its way through the state legislature…
Governor Polis Extends Statewide Mask Order for Another 30 Days
“Right now across our state, 1 in 207 people are currently contagious with COVID-19, and only an estimated 27% of Coloradans are already immune through either vaccination or prior infection…”