“What happens if [Medicaid funding isn’t available] and then we’ve already sent out the money in stimulus payments, and then we’re trying to find money to fix the fires…”
Water Conservancy Invites Public Participation in Budget Decision
We have developed our proposed 2021 budget to be used to set the framework for activities that we will implement in the accomplishment of our mission….
Senator Bennet Questions Department of Defense Spending
“I write to express my extreme concern regarding the persistent shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), specifically N95 masks, for health care providers and front-line workers…”
Audubon Announces ‘Christmas Bird Count’ Events Starting Nov. 18
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be splitting our zones into smaller “sub-zones” for the purpose of avoiding carpooling, encouraging walking, and birding closer to home…
EDITORIAL: The Learning Curve, Part One
“I know that many of you have questions and concerns about the recent cases of COVID-19 in our community. The goal of our Reopening Plan was to maximize the time for an in-person learning option while keeping our kids safe…”
VIDEO: Colorado Land Project Provides Elk Hunting Access
“We appreciate the desires of a willing seller, who is also a RMEF member, as well as our partners at the BLM and Bass Pro Shops for getting this done…”
EDITORIAL: The Stages of Grief
“Now you are reacting like human beings instead of scientists. Maybe now you’ll not only know how a dying patient feels, but you will also be able to treat them with compassion…”
HMPRESENTLY: The 80/20 Rule
“Owning the libs!” Someone on TV, the other morning, describing the Republican Party’s strategy in the run-up to the recent election, was using those words…
OPINION: I’m a School Nurse in New York, and I’m Worried
Like many New York City public school parents, I’m concerned about another coronavirus wave coming as the weather grows colder and flu season bears down….
Christmas Tree Permits Available Online from San Juan National Forest
“For many families, venturing into a National Forest to cut their Christmas tree for the holidays is a treasured tradition carried on for generations…”
EDITORIAL: ‘COVID, COVID, COVID’… Part Four
“The news — the first results from any late-stage vaccine trial — buoyed stock markets and spirits as the public saw a glimmer of hope. But it’s worth noting that the news is still preliminary…”
Archuleta School District Announces 2 COVID Cases, Free Testing Clinic Today
“We are working directly with San Juan Basin Public Health officials to address the cases in our schools. Archuleta School District will continue to follow all COVID-19 related safety procedures as outlined by CDPHE…”
EDITORIAL: The Truth About Misinformation
“I’m a little intoxicated, not gonna lie. So what if it’s not even 10pm and it’s a Tuesday night? What? The Kirkland [dorm] facebook is open on my desktop and some of these people have pretty horrendous facebook pics…”
Vets, Active Duty Military Admitted Free to State Parks Today, Veterans Day
“As a small token of appreciation, we invite our veterans and military members to visit a state park and spend some quality time in nature and enjoy the beautiful landscapes and natural wonders they protect…”
La Plata County Moves to ‘Level Orange: High Risk’
“While cases rose around the state in the fall, we took the steps necessary to keep our schools open and our economy strong. But we are rapidly catching up to the uncontrolled levels of disease seen in the rest of Colorado…”
OPINION: Think on These Things, on Veterans Day
I took an oath to my country to uphold its values and to protect my fellow service members while in uniform, and I made that same promise as a member of Congress…
Doubts Surface About Cory Gardner’s Public Lands Bill
“We are disappointed by the administration’s inexplicable inability to comply with the requirements in the Great American Outdoors Act, ignoring clear congressional direction and needlessly delaying time-sensitive projects…”
Colorado Offering ‘Recovery’ Technical Assistance to Rural Communities
The State of Colorado is excited to share an opportunity for rural Colorado communities to form regional teams and receive technical assistance for accelerated recovery from COVID-19…
PHOTO ESSAY: First Graders Learning ‘Playground Design’ at Pagosa Peak Open School
“This was a student-driven project,” Mrs. Bruno points out. “The students identified problems, brainstormed ideas, tried out their own solutions, and then evaluated the outcomes. They learned how to work together…”