Yesterday, Governor Polis issued verbal authorization to activate the Colorado National Guard over a 72-hour period, starting today…
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SJBPH’s Liane Jollon Receives AMA ‘Outstanding Government Service’ Award
“Liane’s leadership and scientific integrity throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is a model for thousands of public health leaders throughout Colorado and the country…”
Colorado Reacts to the Stimulus Package
“Today’s final passage of the American Rescue Plan is a big win for the country’s small businesses as they try to recover from the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic…”
Town of Pagosa Springs Invites Participation in LUDC Update
What do you want to see more of in Pagosa Springs? Or less of? More parking/less parking, more housing/less housing, more density/less density…?
Bennet, Colorado Leaders Celebrate Senate Passage of Expanded Child Tax Credit
“Though framed in technocratic terms as an expansion of an existing tax credit, it is essentially a guaranteed income for families with children…”
States Chipping Away at Abortion Rights?
“Will this court overturn Roe v. Wade? It’s possible,” Scheidler said. “But I think we’re more likely to see this court put more restrictions on abortion…”
VIDEO: How Congress Can Support Local Leaders and Get the Economy Going
A bottom-up approach is one that meets the actual needs of residents. It taps into the energy and creativity that already exists in our communities…
Independent Investigators Will Assess Colorado Judicial Branch Allegations
The Supreme Court will make public the results and recommendations of the independent investigations…
Haaland Faces GOP Critics at Her Interior Confirmation Hearing
“I would suggest respectfully that her working with her Native people would be beneficial (as) the secretary of Interior,” Young said…
ACLU Challenges Subdivision Rules Limiting Freedom of Speech
“We immediately felt at home when we moved to the neighborhood last year and formed strong relationships with our neighbors…”
EDITORIAL: The Joys of Owning a Vacation Rental in Pagosa Springs, Part Four
“We found a beautiful house with great bones but was somewhat neglected and in need of love and attention…”
Crises in the Colorado Courts
‘We as a branch are in crisis’: Colorado’s Chief Justice speaks about allegations during his annual address to lawmakers…
Gov. Polis Calls for Reduced Taxes, Funding for Transportation Projects
Polis honored a handful of Colorado health care workers “whose sacrifices stand out,” he said, “even among so many everyday acts of generosity and heroism….”
Hickenlooper, Bennet, Coalition to Introduce Immigration Reform Legislation
Modeled off of President Biden’s bold plan, the US Citizenship Act of 2021 restores fairness and humanity to system, and opens a pathway to citizenship for millions…
EDITORIAL: The Joys of Owning a Vacation Rental in Pagosa Springs, Part One
Archuleta County currently charges $400 per year for a vacation rental license, regardless of the income being generated by the rental…
Updated Proposal Would Help Americans Reduce Health Care Costs
This week, US Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) announced the reintroduction of their legislation, the Medicare-X Choice Act…
Spruce Beetle Remains Colorado’s Most Damaging Pest
“Unfortunately, our dry conditions are optimal for insect epidemics and tree diseases in many parts of the Rocky Mountains…”
Senator Garcia Opens the Colorado Senate’s 2021 Session
“Good Morning, it is an honor to be here, and once again, gather beneath the golden dome of our democracy. …”
Lengthy Closure of US 160 Over Wolf Creek Pass This Morning
Motorists will encounter a lengthy delay of two hours or more and are urged to allow for extra travel time…