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OPINION: SB 19-181 Passes 7-4 through Energy & Environment Committee

March 19, 2019 Like 0 Laurie Anderson

The oil and gas omnibus bill SB19-181 passed through the Senate last week along party lines at every vote. This bill has now moved on to the House of Representatives. The first Hearing was in the House Energy and Environment…

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SB 19-181 What are the amendments doing to the bill?

March 17, 2019 Like 0 Phillip Doe

We genuinely applaud the legislature for advancing SB 19-181. It is what the people in the fracking fields of Colorado have been seeking for almost a decade. This bill will give them a right to participate in decisions concerning where, when, and…

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The Blue Puddle: Colorado’s Legislators v Oil and Gas-Update 3.5.2019

February 27, 2019 Like 0 redtornado

In fact, we have earned the unfortunate nickname “Tour De Frack” by many, including legislators adapting the term. We do not have a choice where a drill or a well goes, whether it is next to our houses or schools,…

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Best of the West: Readers’ Poll [Food & Drink]

February 26, 2019 Like 0 editor

There's nothing we love more than diving into some great grub, and so it seems, you do too. In Boulder County there is plenty to choose from, and you chose the best there is.

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Winter Workout: Slump Survival Guide

January 27, 2019 Like 0 De La Vaca

Winter in Colorado is unquestionably beautiful: we have majestic mountains, brilliant sunshine, and, of course, snow. Winter is December through February, with average February temperatures in Boulder peaking at 48 with lows of 23 degrees. Brrrrrr. We have colder temperatures…

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Erie Thriving Sues City of Erie CO, Mayor, BOT, for Violating State Constitution

December 20, 2018 Like 0 De La Vaca

The city of Erie is officially being sued by local pro-community health, safety, and environmental activists and residents. [Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include a reply from Erie Mayor Jennifer Carroll.] According to a press release…

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Erie’s Acting Town Administrator: Presentation to the Board of Trustees [Transcript]

November 8, 2018 Like 0 De La Vaca

We feel it serves the town to provide transcripts of our elected and appointed/acting official's comments in regard to highly divisive issues. It should be noted that much of the conversation and concern was about the possibility of propositions 112…

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Erie Board of Trustees Meeeting Transcript: Public Comment, Board Comment, and Vote on Resolution 18-400

November 2, 2018 Like 0 De La Vaca

In the spirt of transparency, we have transcribed portions of the last Erie Board of Trustees meeting, October 30, 2018. We include the full comments of the public discussion period (as well as the powerpoint presentation used by the residents),…

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Election Guide 2018: Education

October 22, 2018 Like 0 editor

Board of Education Johnny Barrett Barrett is a businessman running for a Congressional District 2 seat on the Colorado State School Board. Through business he has worked with international education systems, and he has advocated local school districts for Individualized…

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Election Guide 2018: US House Representatives

October 21, 2018 Like 0 editor

State House District 2 Nick Thomas (I) Thomas grew up in Boulder and attended CSU in Fort Collins, earning a dual-degree. Thomas earned an International MBA from Hult Business School and an MA in Diplomacy & International Studies from DU’s…