“Al alentar a los conductores a concentrarse únicamente en la tarea de conducir, podemos reducir el número de incidentes de conducción distraída y prevenir accidentes que a menudo se derivan de este comportamiento. Esta ley se alinea con las mejores prácticas a nivel nacional y refleja nuestro compromiso de proteger a todos los usuarios de […]
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Colorado to enforce hands-free law Jan. 1
Keep your hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times … and keep your eyes on the road! Beginning the first of the year, Colorado will join 29 other states in banning the use of cell phones while driving unless using a hands-free accessory — with the exception of emergency situations. If you’re wondering […]
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Senate District 5 interview: Marc Catlin
Republican nominee for Colorado Senate District 5 Marc Catlin grew up on a farm in Montrose County. Since 2017, he has served as the state representative for House District 58. His career has included managing the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users’ Association, a stint as a radio host of “Diversions” on KUBC AM — a talk […]
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Senate District 5 interview: Cole Buerger
Born and raised on a ranch in Garfield County, Democratic nominee for Colorado Senate District 5 Cole Buerger describes himself as “not your typical politician,” and “a generalist, not a specialist.” Buerger is a small business owner residing in Glenwood Springs, and he serves on the boards of the Middle Colorado Watershed Council and the […]
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Locals expand charity efforts to Cuba
Lee Mulcahy and his mother, Sandy Mulcahy, known to some as “Mama Sandy,” are expanding their charitable efforts to provide clean water filters, medicines and other supplies to those in need in developing countries. Where to next, you ask? Cuba. The pair have previously conducted charity work in Kenya and South Africa. Lee explained that, […]
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Small keys, big impact: Carbondale entrepreneur seeks to make hotel industry more sustainable
Sustainable living practices have seen a surge in popularity in recent years, especially among those who travel. From the banning of single-use plastic straws and water bottles to 10-cent grocery bags (20 in Carbondale), Americans are becoming increasingly aware of their carbon footprint, raising societal interest and often financial incentives for folks to go green. […]
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There’s no time like August to make a will
August is recognized as National Make-A-Will Month. By making a will, people assure their possessions are passed along exactly as they see fit. The lack of a will can create turmoil for families left to deal with the assets a person has accumulated. As of 2022, 67% of Americans don’t have a valid will according […]
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Electores de Colorado decidirán sobre la medida contra la caza por trofeo en noviembre
Traducción por Dolores Duarte Los voluntarios del grupo Cats Aren’t Trophies Coalition (CATs por sus siglas en inglés), con base en Colorado, entregaron este mes a la oficina del Secretario de Estado 188,000 firmas de electores registrados que respaldan la Iniciativa 91, superando las 124,238 firmas necesarias para asegurar la inclusión de la medida en […]
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Colorado voters to decide on anti-trophy hunting measure in November
Volunteers with the Colorado-based group Cats Aren’t Trophies Coalition (CATs) delivered 188,000 signatures from registered voters backing Initiative 91 to the Secretary of State’s office this month, exceeding the required 124,238 signatures needed to secure the measure’s spot on the November ballot. If passed, the initiative would establish as a class one misdemeanor the intentional […]
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SB 24-189 expands protections of transgender community
Colorado Senate Bill 24-189 was enacted on July 1 and adds protections for transgender and gender expressive individuals under a preexisting law that already does the same for Coloradans based on sexual orientation. “The act adds transgender identity to the classes identified in bias-motivated crimes and harassment,” reads the bill’s summary. Furthermore, “The act redefines […]