Author name: Amanda Hardin

Activism over science? Proposed ballot measure #82 would gut CPW authority, opponents say

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Critics across Colorado’s hunting, ranching, and wildlife management communities are sounding the alarm over a 2026 ballot measure they say could upend science-based conservation and rural land rights.

Initiative #82, called the Colorado Wildlife and Biodiversity Protection Act, would create a new regulatory body, the Wildlife and Ecosystem Conservation Commission (WECC). The commission would hold far-reaching powers over endangered species protections, wildlife corridors, land use, and even Colorado Parks and Wildlife itself.

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Hardin: Run for the Wall shows why patriotism still rides strong

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Every May, the sound of motorcycles echoes across America—not for show, but for something much more meaningful. Run For The Wall is a cross-country ride that honors the fallen and brings healing to those still carrying the weight of war. It begins in California and ends in Washington, D.C. 

This year I had the privilege of joining the ride for part of its journey, riding the Central Route from Gallup, New Mexico, to Colorado.

We rolled out of Gallup with nearly 500 motorcycles, riding two-by-two in a tight, powerful formation. New Mexico State Police escorted us across the entire state, blocking every exit, every intersection.

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Hardin: Disarming Coloradans while allowing illegal immigration. How Aurora’s Tren de Aragua gang exploits vulnerable communities.

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The rise of Tren de Aragua (TdA), a violent transnational Venezuelan gang, in Aurora, Colorado, has brought new urgency to debates about public safety, immigration and the 2nd Amendment.

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Hardin: In Colorado, gray wolves is a battle between conservation, hunting and rural livelihoods

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The reintroduction of gray wolves into Colorado has become one of the most contentious environmental debates in recent years, stirring passionate arguments from wildlife advocates, hunters, ranchers and conservationists.

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