CORE Act

• Locations: News By Amy Hadden Marsh Published May. 24, 2023

  CORE Act reintroduced (again)

  Aspen trees in the Thompson Divide near McClure Pass. The aspen groves in the Thompson Divide are some of the largest in Colorado and one of the reasons why this area is so ecologically important and valuable to the community and wildlife. Photo by Amy Hadden Marsh

  In a press call, timed just ahead of Colorado Public Lands Day, Democrat U.S. Senators Michael Bennett and John Hickenlooper and Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CD2) were joined by Eagle County Commissioner Kathy Chandler-Henry, Gunnison County Commissioner John Houck, and Carbondale rancher Bill Fales to announce the reintroduction of the Colorado… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Sep. 22, 2021

  Years of dedication with bouts of celebration

  Folks gathered and whooped and hollered during the 2019 Community Celebration. Courtesy photo.

  Wilderness Workshop (WW) continues its work to protect parts of the White River National Forest, including the Thompson Divide from oil and gas development. The folks at WW were pleased to learn that Congressman Joe Neguse, representative of Colorado’s second congressional district, has included funding for the protection… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Jun. 30, 2021

  Government Briefs - July 1, 2021

  Governor Jared Polis visited the Roaring Fork Valley during on a busy Sunday, June 27; signing bills in Silverthorne, Basalt and Eagle. At the Basalt Vista Affordable House Community, Polis met with officials from Pitkin County, Holy Cross Energy board members and Habitat for Humanity representatives. Two bills were signed, the first (HB21-1271) supports local governments with grants for innovative affordable housing strategies; the second (SB21-060) aims to expand broadband access and afford-ability and was presented by Representative Dylan Roberts (left). Before zooming off to Eagle, Polis joined a tribute to essential workers at the Benedict Music Tent in Aspen. Photos by Raleigh Burleigh.

  The Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act hit an impasse when the U.S. Senate let the bill lapse in the 2020 legislative session before ever reaching the floor. The CORE Act is back for another round, only now with the backing of President Joe Biden. … read more →