Archive for April 30th, 2026
House Bill 26-1011 bans cat and dog sales in pet stores
Colorado state Rep. Karen McCormick speaks Wednesday at the Colorado Capitol during the bill signing for legislation that bans cat and dog sales in pet stores. Gov. Jared Polis, seated at left, holds his dog, Gia. (Photo by Sara Wilson/Colorado Newsline) Pet stores in Colorado will not be able to sell cats and dogs starting […]
Letter to the Editor – “Family farms and ranches are not going to be saved by SB26-121”
To the Editor: I grew up working on the Donnely Ranch and Armstrong Ranch in Beulah, Colorado. I bucked bales, fixed fence, branded calves, and learned a lot. Before the crash of 2008 and a drought, I had a few horses. I’m not a farmer or a rancher, but I know how to talk with […]
James “Jimmy” Kent Kaufman – March 12, 1956 – April 22, 2026
James “Jimmy” Kent Kaufman, 70, passed away on April 22, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy built on hard work, devotion, and an unwavering love for those closest to him. Jimmy was born on March 12, 1956 in Annapolis, Maryland to Ralph and Genevieve (Gause) Kaufman and later moved […]
