Author name: Jen Schumann

Camping at Sandstone Ranch a ‘disaster waiting to happen,’ firefighters, residents warn

Douglas County calls it a ‘pilot program.’ Opponents call it a ‘firestarter kit.’ Despite fire safety warnings, financial concerns and widespread public opposition, county officials are moving forward with the pilot project to allow primitive camping at Sandstone Ranch.

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‘We have to fight with everything that we have’: House Minority Whip Ryan Armagost is leading GOP opposition

Ryan Armagost has a background of serving as a U.S. Marine, deputy sheriff and firefighter, making him no stranger to challenging situations.

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The transparency fight for public records despite private agendas in Durango 9-R

Access to public, governmental records ensures transparency, but in Durango School District 9-R, accessing them can come with hurdles. Parents say their Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests have been met with delayed responses and roadblocks.

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Rep. Ty Winter on leadership, rural values and politics: ‘Without your word, you’re nothing’

Leadership isn’t just about making deals and passing laws for state Rep. Ty Winter. As assistant minority leader, he helps shape the Republican Caucus, while ensuring the people of his Southeast Colorado District 47 have a voice in the Colorado House. 

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Candidates for Grand Junction City Council tackle key issues at Mesa Co. Republican Women’s forum

Candidates for Grand Junction City Council recently gathered at a forum hosted by Mesa County Republican Women, addressing the city’s pressing issues ahead of the April 8th municipal election. 

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