Applications are available online now. For complete details and to access the application, students should visit enf.elks.org/mvs…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Begin Today in the San Juan National Forest
With minimal monsoon moisture received this year, Fire Managers on the San Juan National Forest are implementing Stage I Fire Restrictions (order) on all National READ MORE
EDITORIAL: San Juan Basin Public Health Makes a Request, Part Two
The funds “may not be used to fill shortfalls in government revenue to cover expenditures that would not otherwise qualify under the statute…”
EDITORIAL: ‘Urban Renewal Authority’ Planning to Sue the Town Voters? Part One
“Is it within the purview of the Town Council to initiate filing for a Declaratory Judgment on the legality of the language in Ballot Question A?…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Why We Must Wear Masks… or, Survival of the Species
In my imagination — because I have no scientific data to back me up — I can easily credit the survival of the human species to men and women deciding to sleep together in the same bed…
CDOT Shares Detour Information Regarding 1-70… Delays & Alternate Routes
Highway safety closures are in place due to active wildfires in several locations around the state. The closures are in response to wildfires that continue to burn…
OPINION: Denver Water, Trump Administration Threaten National Environmental Policy Act
Both Denver Water and Trump’s Department of Justice issued “motions to dismiss” in the lawsuit that Save The Colorado et al. have brought against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…
Oil & Gas Groups Block Briefing for Officials on Health Impacts of Drilling
“We expect Kristy to be invited back to present at a later date,” he added…
EDITORIAL: San Juan Basin Public Health Makes a Request, Part One
Some of the $1.6 million will be covered by various state and private grants and donations, but about $786,752 of the unexpected COVID costs will need to be covered by… the two county governments?…
VIDEO: ‘Center for Western Priorities’ Releases New Election-Season Ads
The Center for Western Priorities’ recent Winning the West 2020 poll shows that this year, outdoor issues will play an even more decisive role in the outcome of close races.
Governor Polis Provides Update on Colorado Wildfires
There are currently four large wildfires burning: the Grizzly Creek Fire in Glenwood Canyon, the Pine Gulch Fire near Grand Junction, the Williams Fork Fire in Grand County, and the Cameron Peak Fire near Redfeather Lakes…
‘SNAP Benefits’ Notices Sent in Error to 17,381 Colorado Families
However, 17,381 were notified in error, on August 3, that they were allotted zero benefits for the month. Separate notices were also sent indicating households were receiving the max allotment…
EDITORIAL: Archuleta Schools Release ‘Re-opening’ Plans for 2020-2021
“We recognize that there will be families and staff that are thrilled with our decision to return to school in-person through our hybrid/blended model of instruction… and there will also be those that will be disappointed we are not starting fully online…”
EDITORIAL: COVID and the Power of Anecdotal Stories, Part Three
To summarize the anecdotal information: it would appear that the death rate in Archuleta County, among those who’ve been officially diagnosed with COVID, is 0.00%…
Former Colorado Governor Endorses Colorado Wolf Restoration Ballot Initiative
“I have great faith in the voters of Colorado to make the right choice for our state in November and hope all Coloradans will join me in voting to return wolves to Colorado’s high country…”
OPINION: We Have 79 Days
At a minimum, the Senate and the House of Representatives should immediately return to Washington to fully fund our elections and the US Postal Service, overriding the president if required…
LETTER: Supporting the Post Office
In a similar vein of thought, I bought a couple hundred dollars of “Forever” stamps back in the spring when I heard USPS was struggling to stay afloat and under fire…
EDITORIAL: COVID and the Power of Anecdotal Stories, Part Two
“Surely, you are not taking the position that Covid patients should be allowed to die with no treatment or care. As Governor Cuomo said, ‘My mother is not [expendable]’. Neither are my friends — one died yesterday…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter
How we got to this place — where we can’t figure out how to hold a successful election during a little public health crisis, because the current President won’t approve the funding — I blame myself for that…