“Thanks to the fact that we’re now going to have a code enforcement staff, we’re going to make sure we do an inspection upon initial issuance of the permit, as well as on the [annual] renewal…”
HMPRESENTLY: Messaging… to Enthuse? Or Confuse?
“We learn from our experiences. Frankly, 20, 30 years ago, we all thought environmentalists were a bunch of nutters, you know. Clearly it’s moved front and center…”
EDITORIAL: Mr. Dronet Offers Up Two New Proposals, Part Five
The Archuleta County government has been taking some baby steps recently. They arranged Certificates of Participation (COPs) to build, first, a $15 million jail, and then a new $6 million courthouse next door…
Educational Webinars Will Address Colorado’s Wolf Reintroduction
Public participants will have the opportunity to submit questions for the presenters through the chat during the question-and-answer portion of the session…
‘Colorado Comeback’ Bill to Improve Air Quality in Schools Clears Committee
“As we work to recover from the pandemic and build back stronger, we need to ensure that our students can learn in classrooms that are safe and healthy…”
Colorado Urged to Prioritize ‘All Electric’ Buildings
“It’s going to take decades to decarbonize buildings,” Bernett told her fellow lawmakers in an April 8 hearing before the House Energy and Environment Committee…
EDITORIAL: Mr. Dronet Offers Up Two New Proposals, Part Four
At the end of the 19th century, most American companies left the housing of their workers in the hands of real-estate speculators, but a few directly intervened to provide housing…
EDITORIAL: County Ready to Address Vacation Rental Problems? Part Two
The vacation rental industry is helping to cause various types of social problems all over the country, and the world, but the impacts seem to be more severe in “tourism-driven” communities like Pagosa Springs…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Variants… Infectious and Otherwise
We’ve been hearing, lately, about “variants” with names like B.1.1.7 (United Kingdom)… B.1.351 (South Africa)… P.1 (Brazil)… B.1.1.207 (Nigeria)… B.1.427 and B.1.429 (United States)…
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…
OPINION: No, the Pandemic Isn’t Over Yet
Despite surging cases, Republican leaders go rogue after Governor Polis lifts statewide mandates…
OPINION: Armed Racism Keeps No One Safe
We do not need policing disconnected from the community it allegedly protects: policing with a “siege mentality”…
EDITORIAL: Mr. Dronet Offers Up Two New Proposals, Part Three
Here is how the apartment building looked on April 12, 2021, in the midst of a thorough remodeling process…
EDITORIAL: County Ready to Address Vacation Rental Problems? Part One
“Rick Haley, Casey Ct., related additional incidents with Short-Term Renters on subdivision roads. Not appropriate in their neighborhood…”
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
Colorado Announces Halt of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Distribution
One of the reasons the FDA and CDC are recommending this pause is to ensure that health care providers are aware of these potential but rare adverse events, and can respond accordingly…
Archuleta County Democratic Club Plans Zoom Meeting for April 20
The speaker will be Colin Wilhelm who is one of the declared candidates for Congressional District 3 to run against Lauren Boebert…
OPINION: The Future Depends on Teachers
Viewers who visit TEACH.org will be automatically directed to the TEACH Colorado initiative page, where they can explore teaching in the state and find licensure guides, compare preparation programs…
EDITORIAL: Mr. Dronet Offers Up Two New Proposals, Part Two
“We are going to run the property at ‘zero profit’ — basically meaning, every dollar we save in fees and taxes are going to go directly into reducing rents for the residents…”