Democrats and Republicans in the Colorado House of Representatives are responsible for what could be the most brazen and persistent violation of the Colorado open meetings law since voters adopted it more than half a century ago.
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Summer Free Meals for Kids Program in Full Swing
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has proclaimed July “Summer Meals for Kids and Teens Awareness Month,” and some 645 sites are serving free meals across the state.
BLM Plan for Public Lands Along Arkansas River Heads to Gov. Polis
The Bureau of Land Management’s plan for managing 658,000 acres of public lands in central Colorado includes new protections called for by community members, sportspeople, conservationists and thousands more who submitted public comments.
Colorado’s Pandemic SNAP Success Offers Model for Farm Bill
Colorado is the eighth most-improved state at ensuring SNAP food assistance reaches its most vulnerable residents, according to new rankings from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Uinta Basin Oil Trains are a Disaster Waiting to Happen | Opinion
So much harm would result from the Uinta Basin Railway, but there’s still a chance to block its construction, and it’s not a stretch to say that lives could depend on doing so.
Summer Heat Brings Little Relief for High Utility Bills
The same families who had to apply for emergency assistance when heating bills skyrocketed this past winter could face similar challenges this summer, especially if they need to run their air conditioners during peak hours between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
GOP Budget Cuts Could Push a Million People Into Homelessness
Colorado’s minimum wage workers would have to work 94 hours per week to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment, according to a new report.
Telehealth Expands Access to Mental Health Services in CO
The COVID public health emergency created a spike in the adoption of a wide range of telehealth services, and Coloradans are continuing to access mental health care remotely, according to new analysis by the Center for Improving Value in Health Care.
Solar-Farming Combos Reducing Water Usage
In Colorado, Liza McConnell, Jack’s solar research farm manager with Sprout City Farms, observed that the lettuces grown with half the amount of water administered to a control plot were only a little smaller and significantly sweeter than their sun-exposed equivalents.
U.S. House Prices Decline, CO Prices Remain Higher Than National Average
Here in Colorado, home prices decreased by 4.1 percent compared to last year, with a median selling price of $580,900.