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UCHealth and HCPF reach agreement that safeguards integrity of CHASE program and supports rural hospitals
In addition, UCHealth establishes a $5.7 million fund to support specific rural hospitals impacted by reclassification Aurora, Colo. (August 26, 2025) – UCHealth and the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) have reached an agreement that will appropriately reclassify UCHealth hospitals in the Colorado Healthcare Affordability and Sustainability Enterprise (CHASE) hospital provider fee […]
National Corn Growers Association concerned about low corn prices due to record crop and need for foreign markets
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is intensifying its call for action from Congress and the administration after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest World Agriculture and Supply and Demand Estimates report projected a record 16.7-billion-bushel corn crop this year, further threatening the livelihood of farmers already facing record-low corn prices. “Corn growers are already marketing their corn […]
Colorado State Patrol Reminds Drivers to Carry a Physical Driver’s License
(COLORADO) – As technology continues to increase convenience through mobile apps like myColoradoTM, the Colorado State Patrol is reminding drivers that Colorado state law still requires drivers to carry a physical driver’s license at all times when operating a motor vehicle. This is also true for proof of insurance and registration. The Colorado Digital IDTM can […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife warns of toxic algae in DeWeese Reservoir – water harmful to people and pets
WESTCLIFFE, Colo. – A growing bloom of toxic blue-green algae at DeWeese Reservoir State Wildlife Area prompted Colorado Parks and Wildlife to warn the public Aug. 19 to avoid contact with the water at that location for the first time this summer. “Algae has become a seasonal problem at DeWeese, forcing CPW to alert the public in […]
Attorney General warns Coloradans to be on lookout for jury duty scams
Aug. 21, 2025 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser is alerting Coloradans to be on the lookout for scams involving fake notices of missed jury duty. While jury duty scams are not new, local law enforcement has recently reported a rise in scammers using the tactic. “I have great appreciation and respect for those who […]
City of Lamar Labor Day holiday schedule for refuse pickup
City of Lamar Labor Day Refuse Schedule Monday September 1st 2025, Residential & Commercial refuse collection will remain the same. Please have containers in place the evening before or by 6:00 am. Cardboard pick up for Monday September 1stwill be picked up on Tuesday September 2nd . The City Of Lamar Landfill will be CLOSED Monday […]
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center to receive infrastructure improvements
AURORA – The Department of Veterans Affairs will realign an additional $800 million this fiscal year as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program, which makes infrastructure improvements to health care facilities to ensure safe and effective patient care. The extra funding means more resources to repair and update aging VA facilities and technology. The extra […]
Colorado Employment Situation — July 2025 – Unemployment rate decreases to 4.5%
Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Increase by 3,700 in July; Unemployment Rate Decreases to 4.5 Percent Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals decreased by 7,200 to 148,100 from June to July. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by two-tenths of a percentage point over the same time period to 4.5 percent. The national […]
Zonta District 12 Press Release: What is Climate Justice and Why Should We Care?
Zonta International, District 12 is located in a four-state region, Colorado – Montana –South Dakota – Wyoming. There are many weather-related disasters in this region –wildfires, floods, tornados, avalanches, drought, increased number of extreme heat days, and extreme storms. These states face diminishing fresh water supply, worsening air pollution from oil/gas/fracking exploration and extraction, rising […]
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site hosting special program August 9, 2025
Invisible Death: Smallpox, Measles, and Cholera in the Borderlands La Junta, CO – Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site announces special presentations for Saturday, August 9th, 2025, as part of its “Stories from the Borderlands” program series. This presentation will be offered at 10:00 a.m. in the corral at the rear of the Fort, and […]
Governor Polis Statement on Federal Approval of Colorado’s SNAP Waiver to Support Healthy Eating
DENVER – On May 13, 2025, Colorado submitted waiver requests to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designed to increase healthier food consumption and maximize the buying power of benefits as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Today, a portion of Colorado’s SNAP waiver was approved, exempting soda and sugary beverages from benefits. Colorado […]
Prowers County Commissioners sign resolution in opposition to Denver mayor’s “eat less meat” campaign
Prowers County Commissioners oppose Denver’s efforts to widen the divide between rural and urban Colorado. In the latest ill-conceived move from urban leaders against Colorado’s rural communities, Mayor Johnston launched an “eat less meat” ad campaign. The campaign neglects the importance of science-based nutritional guidance and the importance Colorado’s livestock industry plays in our State’s economy and heritage. […]
Elementary Expectations Around a School Bus – Colorado State Patrol launches ‘Stop for School Buses’ campaign
(Colorado)—Colorado students are starting to head back to the classroom, beginning with Mesa, El Paso and Aurora County Public Schools this week. With classes in session, school buses will be sharing the roadway with motorists. The Colorado State Patrol wants to ensure that drivers are aware of the passing and stopping rules surrounding school buses, […]
Sugar City rancher Curt Russell is 120th President of Colorado Cattlemen’s Association
Curt Russell, 120th President of Colorado Cattlemen’s Association LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Curt Russell, rancher from Sugar City, Colo., stepped into his role as the 120th president of Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) at CCA’s 2025 Annual Convention hosted June 23-25th in Steamboat Springs, Colo. Since 2017, Russell has served on CCA’s Board of Directors and has been […]
