Months after Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis praised the health care industry’s collaborative response to the pandemic, he joined lawmakers and community members in promoting legislation to further regulate the industry.
The Las Animas County Central Committee, which saw a turnover of leadership last month, plans to focus on youth outreach among Gen Z residents and younger Millennials and conduct more nonpartisan community events in an attempt to bridge political divides.
Federal legislation could send millions in ski area fees to national forests, a move that supporters say would improve recreation management. The Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development (SHRED) Act was reintroduced earlier this month by U.S.
New Mexico cannabis sales saw a slight rebound last month, increasing 3.4% after experiencing a decline heading into the New Year, according to the New Mexico Cannabis Control Division. Legal pot shops in New Mexico sold a total of $41,605,770.63 in February, after selling $40,209,351.68 the month prior.
Trinidad event organizers get your plans organized; the Trinidad Tourism Board announced this month that grant applications are now being accepted for funding support. The city began accepting applications for 2023 grant funding March 1, with applications due by March 31.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis renewed an executive order stemming from a refinery shutdown in December that has caused gasoline shortages and price hikes.
Colorado budget analysts expect tax revenue from sports betting to double in the coming year in what would amount to a touchdown, a field goal and a safety for the Colorado water projects. The Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting and the nonpartisan Legislative Council Staff project that sports betting tax revenues will be as high as $24 million in the 2022-23 fiscal year, which began July 1.
A bill that would have regulated how businesses manage workweek schedules was defeated in a committee Thursday. Four Democrats joined four Republicans to defeat the measure 8-2.
A business inspired by a conversation in a Colorado ski town 20 years ago launched late last month to connect tourists with undertravelled communities. Local Stash, currently a website with plans to expand its reach, launched in beta Wednesday, Feb.
The Hoehne Farmers and Kim/Branson Lady Mustangs basketball teams faced tough opponents in the opening round of Regionals last week, with the Lady Farmers facing the top-seed team in the state in the second round of playoff action. Hoehne The 14-8 Hoehne Farmers advanced to the first round of the Class 2A Regional basketball playoffs, where they faced off against the 16-3 Vail Christian Saints on Friday, March 3.