As of Nov. 11, the federal government had been shut down for over 42 consecutive days. While some employees in various agencies remained at work with or without pay, many were furloughed or otherwise suspended via reduction in force orders. These limitations strained public lands management throughout the country. Colorado, as the state with the […]
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Food nonprofits contend with SNAP interruptions
Editor’s note: As of Wednesday, Nov. 5, in response to a court order, the Trump administration planned to use money from an Agriculture Department contingency fund to pay out half of the SNAP benefits people typically receive. “Even if we get immediate guidance, it will unfortunately be delayed while states get the money out,” Trump […]
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Continúa la discusión sobre la medida electoral 7A en el Distrito Escolar Garfield Re-2
El Distrito Escolar Garfield Re-2 escuchó una presentación sobre la iniciativa electoral 7A durante su reunión del 24 de septiembre, una propuesta que busca apoyar el cuidado infantil. Si se aprueba, la iniciativa aplicaría un impuesto sobre ventas del 0.25% a bienes no esenciales en los condados de Eagle, Garfield y Pitkin. Los ingresos financiarían […]
Posted inRegional
Cómo las comunidades montañosas de Colorado están utilizando los fondos del acuerdo nacional sobre opioides para comprender el impacto local de la epidemia
Colorado continúa distribuyendo fondos de los acuerdos nacionales sobre opioides a comunidades y regiones locales. Se espera que Colorado reciba más de 880 millones de dólares provenientes de acuerdos nacionales con compañías farmacéuticas. Con la mayoría de los fondos yendo directamente a comunidades y regiones locales para abordar la crisis de los opioides sobre el […]
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El problema de colisiones entre vehículos y fauna silvestre en el RFV se considera solucionable
De pie en un campo de hierba frente al parque y paseo Brush Creek, Cecily DeAngelo señaló hacia los acantilados de esquisto cercanos que se elevaban sobre la autopista 82. Por encima del sonido de los coches que pasaban a toda velocidad y de algún avión que pasaba de vez en cuando, explicó dónde se […]
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Formación del primer distrito especial de Colorado para financiar el cuidado infantil será decidida por votantes de tres condados
Los votantes de tres condados decidirán en noviembre si aprueban el primer distrito especial de Colorado para financiar cuidado infantil. La medida busca ampliar acceso, reducir costos y apoyar a proveedores.
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar
RFSD electionsThe Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) is seeking board members to fulfill four-year terms representing District A (east of Highway 133 and south of Highway 82) and District E (north of Highway 82 and east of Carbondale). Eligible candidates must file a petition signed by 50 eligible electors by Aug. 29. So far, the […]
Posted inLocal Government
Redstone’s southern bridge to be replaced next year
During the monthly Crystal River Caucus meeting on July 10, Pitkin County presented plans to demolish and replace the southern Redstone bridge in 2026. Overlooked by the Redstone Inn and located across from Coke Ovens Open Space, the two-lane bridge serves as the most direct entrance into the Redstone business district from Highway 133. The […]
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Copper Creek pack devastating local cattle ranchers
By Marj Perry The Copper Creek pack was removed from Grand County for chronic depredation and translocated to Pitkin County — an act going against the Colorado wolf plan. Within a month several heifers were killed on Capitol Creek, presumably by the Copper Creek pack. They have continued to kill calves and been seen in […]
Posted inEnvironment
CPW Commission clarifies role at special meeting
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission, replete with two new members Dr. John Emerick and Frances Silva Blayney, continued the discussion at a special meeting on Monday, July 7, about the Copper Creek grey wolf pack. The discussion wasn’t much different than a discussion at the regular June meeting. The usual wolf update wasn’t […]