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Open Letter to Attorney General Phil Weiser-COGCC Rulemaking

July 16, 2019 Like 0 Guest Contributor

Community Contribution Attorney General Philip Weiser 1300 Broadway Denver, Colorado cc: Governor Jared Polis, Senator Mike Foote, Senator Steve Fenberg, Representative KC Becker, Representative Yadira Caraveo July 14, 2019 Dear Sir: As the people’s lawyer…

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First COGCC Rulemaking to Implement SB-181 Fails to Listen to Citizen Stakeholders; Rule Proposals Evidence of Disregard for Citizens, Health and Safety

June 16, 2019 Like 0 Kate Merlin

Earlier this year the legislature passed, and Governor Polis signed into law, Senate Bill 181. The new law changes the mission of the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission from a responsibility to “foster” the industry to having to enact reasonable…

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Preventable Losses: The War On The Homeless In Boulder

April 26, 2018 Like 0 De La Vaca

It was an interesting night at Boulder City Council’s first meeting of the new year. Tempers were up and concerns were heightened over the Christmas Day death of Benjamin Harvey, a Texas transplant who became homeless and passed, alone and…

In the Cups

The Old Mine: Because This Cider House Rules

March 23, 2018 Like 0 Jennifer Pappas

Centering on fun, sophisticated beverages brimming with local ingredients and history, The Old Mine is Erie’s one-stop pub for community, mustaches, and apple cider made sexy. Sporting a rustic-sounding name, The Old Mine Cidery & Brewpub boasts a beautiful space…

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Boulder City Council: surviving while homeless

January 4, 2018 Like 0 De La Vaca

It was an interesting night at Boulder City Council’s first meeting of the new year. Temperatures were up and concerns were heightened over the Christmas day death of Benjamin Harvey, a Texas transplant who became homeless and passed, alone and…

Boiling Point

Buy Your Way to a Bigger Home

July 1, 2007 Like 0 editor

Boulder County Commissioners are in the midst of trying to curb the size of homes in unincorporated parts of the county, an area that sees 6,000-square-foot houses as a rule. So they have pitched a proposal that would essentially tax…

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Yellow Scene Election Guide 2024

October 21, 2024 7 0 editor

Updated 10/27 to include links for Colorado Supreme Court judges. Yellow Scene Magazine (YS) has earned a reputation for producing one of the most exhaustive election guides in our area. We recently won first place at the Colorado Press Association…

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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Erie’s New Town Charter

June 13, 2024 2 0 Robert Davis

Lawsuit brought by Miguel Zuniga challenging Home Rule is dismissed with prejudice A lawsuit that challenged the constitutionality of the Town of Erie’s new Home Rule Charter was dismissed on June 10 after a Boulder County District Court judge ruled…

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Lawsuit Accuses Erie of Passing “Unconstitutional” Town Charter

January 5, 2024 Like 0 Robert Davis

updated 1/5/2023 To include Brandon Bell’s term was set to end in April 2024 The lawsuit was filed at a time when Erie is trying to navigate several competing challenges related to its growth such as increasing affordable housing requirements…

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