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ON EDGE: Colorado's Mental Health 'Safety Net' Failure... Part Two

ON EDGE: Colorado’s Mental Health ‘Safety Net’ Failure… Part Two

Posted on December 8, 2021December 9, 2021 by Post Contributor

“If the CMHCs are not willing to reinvest their reserves to expand access to care now, then when?” ask consultant Nancy VanDeMark….

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Did Colorado Pay Out $73 Million in Fraudulent Unemployment Benefits?

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

The department lacked evidence to demonstrate it had resolved nearly three-quarters of the requests it received related to fraud holds…

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ON EDGE: Colorado's Mental Health 'Safety Net' Failure... Part One

ON EDGE: Colorado’s Mental Health ‘Safety Net’ Failure… Part One

Posted on December 7, 2021December 8, 2021 by Post Contributor

“What kind of safety-net system blows off the hardest cases?” van der Laak once wrote in a note to herself….

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OPINION: Children’s Health Defense Challenging FCC Rules on 5G Antennas, Today via YouTube

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

The FCC allows the installation of fixed wireless base station antennas including 5G antennas on private property (including homes) in order to provide wireless service to other properties…

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Colorado Democrats Announce Plans to Protect Abortion Rights

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

“It’s time to ensure that Colorado is truly a legal and safe place for anyone seeking access to their right to reproductive care,” State Sen. Julie Gonzales, D-Denver, said…

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LETTER: Kudos to COVID-Safe Theatre Companies

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

I know that most performing arts groups in Colorado, including the theater department at Fort Lewis College in Durango are also following suit…

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New State Agency to Oversee Colorado Apprenticeship Programs

Posted on November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 by Post Contributor

Programs for jobs such as carpentry, construction, electrical work would register under State Apprenticeship Agency starting in 2023…

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POLIS: Colorado Not Considering Statewide Mask Mandate

Posted on November 26, 2021November 26, 2021 by Post Contributor

The health authorities of three metro Denver counties voted Monday to require adults and most children to wear a mask in indoor public spaces beginning this week…

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Banking on Cannabis

Posted on November 26, 2021November 26, 2021 by Post Contributor

This is a serious public safety risk for our communities, inviting theft, tax evasion, robberies, burglaries, or worse…

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2021 Brought Progressive Immigration Policies to Colorado

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

“That foundation of trust… has been broken here in Colorado, because of the interactions that we have seen between ICE and state departments such as the DMV,” Gonzales-Gutierrez told Newsline…

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Denverites Not Pleased with Homeless Living in Vehicles

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

“We’ve made it impossible for people who aren’t wealthy to live and we’re not seeing the full spectrum of options for people to live safely and securely…”

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Following Climate Summit, US Senators Urge Increased Oil Production

Posted on November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 by Post Contributor

The focus at Tuesday’s Senate panel showed there will continue to be political obstacles to enacting climate policies in the U.S….

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Stricter Marijuana Laws Go Into Effect in Colorado on January 1

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

In the process of passing that bill, the legislature heard stories parents shared about the dramatic effects some marijuana products have had on their children…

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Dems to Host ‘Meet & Greet’ in Arboles on Saturday, Nov. 20

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

Unaffiliated voters are welcome to attend. Masks will be required, and social distancing will be practiced. Lunch will be served…

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US 160 Wolf Creek Pass Closure Set for Tomorrow Morning, Thursday Nov. 18

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

The lengthy closure is needed to allow for helicopter operations and preparations of avalanche mitigation equipment for the upcoming winter season.

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CHAMBER NEWS: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like… That Time of Year

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

There are lots of activities and deadlines happening in November and the beginning of December. Businesses, nonprofit agencies and individuals need to make some decisions READ MORE

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Colorado to Receive Billions from Infrastructure Bill for Climate-Resiliency Projects

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

The bill includes approximately $50 billion for infrastructure resilience to climate events, preparing for incidents like wildfires, floods and storms….

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Patients Can Bid on Beautiful Wreaths at Pagosa Springs Medical Center

Patients Can Bid on Beautiful Wreaths at Pagosa Springs Medical Center

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

There are two sizes of wreaths this year, 24 inch and 36 inch. All proceeds for this event will be used to to benefit the PSMC Foundation cancer fund…

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Archuleta County Democratic Club Will Meet Nov. 16 via Zoom

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

The speaker this month will be Cole Buerger, a candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Congressional District 3…

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