Author name: Lindy Browning

In 3rd District, Club 20 debate unveiled sharp contrast between candidates Hurd, Frisch

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While both candidates have successfully identified issues that are top of mind for voters in the U.S. House District 3 race — primarily the economy, border, health care, public lands, agriculture and water issues — a Club 20 debate last week on the Western Slope showcased a sharp contrast in both candidates’ specific policy solutions and demeanor.

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Ballot-box biology is once again before Colorado voters in November with Prop. 127

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Although Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) does not take a position on Proposition 127, all it takes is a cursory look at their website to see that Prop. 127 is in direct conflict with science based and biologists’ expertise in mountain lion and bobcat management efforts for a healthy and robust population in Colorado. 

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Denver’s Initiative 309 slaughterhouse ban impacts national lamb supply chain

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As J. Paul Brown of Ignacio, Colo., gets ready to bring his sheep back to the lowlands for the fall roundup, he contemplates the impact of Denver’s Initiative 309, which singles out the largest lamb processing plant in Colorado for closure.  He worries that, if passed, the state has yet again, compromised the domestic food chain.

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