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Hickenlooper, Bennet, Coalition to Introduce Immigration Reform Legislation

Posted on February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 by Post Contributor

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…

Posted in News/Politics

EDITORIAL: The Joys of Owning a Vacation Rental in Pagosa Springs, Part One

Posted on February 18, 2021January 25, 2024 by Bill Hudson

Archuleta County currently charges $400 per year for a vacation rental license, regardless of the income being generated by the rental…

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

Updated Proposal Would Help Americans Reduce Health Care Costs

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

This week, US Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) announced the reintroduction of their legislation, the Medicare-X Choice Act…

Posted in Education/Health, News/Politics
Spruce Beetle Remains Colorado's Most Damaging Pest

Spruce Beetle Remains Colorado’s Most Damaging Pest

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

“Unfortunately, our dry conditions are optimal for insect epidemics and tree diseases in many parts of the Rocky Mountains…”

Posted in Environment/Recreation, News/Politics

Senator Garcia Opens the Colorado Senate’s 2021 Session

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

“Good Morning, it is an honor to be here, and once again, gather beneath the golden dome of our democracy. …”

Posted in News/Politics

Lengthy Closure of US 160 Over Wolf Creek Pass This Morning

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

Motorists will encounter a lengthy delay of two hours or more and are urged to allow for extra travel time…

Posted in News/Politics

Colorado Aiming for ‘Resiliency’

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

Local governments have the ability to build in resiliency into a number of local plans, including master or comprehensive plans…

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Trump Voters Forming ‘Patriot Party’ in Colorado?

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

“The Patriot Party is a repudiation of the GOP for the central fact that they weren’t very supportive of the president…”

Posted in News/Politics

OPINION: Unleash the Swarm, to Address the Housing Crisis

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

The Boston triple-decker is a beloved housing type in New England because of its early (small-d) democratic appeal…

Posted in News/Politics

COLORADO WATER PLAN: Is It Working?

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

According to the CWCB’s data, 76 percent of the plan’s actions have been initiated or completed, but how this translates to progress on the plan’s eight measurable objectives isn’t clear yet…

Posted in News/Politics
Inappropriate Conduct at Colorado Judiciary?

Inappropriate Conduct at Colorado Judiciary?

Posted on February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 by Bill Hudson

According to the AP news story, Ms, Masias started a company named The Leadership Practice shortly before her resignation from the judicial department…

Posted in News/Politics

Court Rules Camping Ban Prosecution Violates Constitution

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

“As a matter of basic human dignity, it is just wrong to criminalize a homeless person sleeping on public property when they have nowhere else to go…”

Posted in News/Politics

Unemployment Benefits to Roll Out in Colorado on Feb. 22

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

“The phased-in rollout of the program has been frustrating for many…”

Posted in News/Politics
OPINION: The Dollars and Cents of America's Wild Horses

OPINION: The Dollars and Cents of America’s Wild Horses

Posted on February 5, 2021February 8, 2021 by William E Simpson II

What is the real value of an American wild horse?

Posted in News/Politics

Medicaid Mismanagement Draws Colorado Lawmakers’ Scrutiny

Posted on February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 by Post Contributor

Auditors estimated that between 2% and 10% of the total number of people who received Medicaid benefits over the fiscal year were ineligible for the program…

Posted in News/Politics

Colorado’s Senate Committee Convenes Roundtable of Agriculture Experts

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 by Post Contributor

Sen. Kerry Donovan was joined by a group of leaders and scientists from Colorado State University to discuss the current state of Colorado’s agriculture industry…

Posted in News/Politics

Ready to Comment on Colorado’s 2021-2022 Budget?

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 by Post Contributor

The six-member Joint Budget Committee writes the state budget, which later in the legislative session lawmakers in the House and Senate must approve…

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$15 Minimum Wage Introduced in US Senate

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 by Post Contributor

“I’ve heard time and again from Coloradans who are working as hard as they can, but still can’t afford some combination of housing, health care, child care…”

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ACLU Appeals to Colorado Supreme Court, Wants Governor Polis to Decrease Prison Population

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

“Governor Polis is the only person with the power to reduce prison density to save lives,” said Mark Silverstein, the legal director for the ACLU of Colorado…

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