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Trump nominates former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy for Secretary of Transportation
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Trump nominates former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy for Secretary of Transportation

By Greg Wehner  | Fox News President-elect Trump announced that he is nominating former Congressman Sean Duffy of Wisconsin, and now former Fox News contributor and FOX Business co-host, to serve as the U.S. Secretary of Transportation. "Sean has been a tremendous and well-liked public servant, starting his career as a District Attorney for Ashland, Wisconsin, and later elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District," Trump said in his announcement on Monday. "Sean will use his experience and the relationships he has built over many years in Congress to maintain and rebuild our Nation’s Infrastructure, and fulfill our Mission of ushering in The Golden Age of Travel, focusing on Safety, Efficiency, and Innovation. Importantly, he will...
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Tiny Colorado town floats idea of purchasing resort estimated to cost $100 million-plus
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Tiny Colorado town floats idea of purchasing resort estimated to cost $100 million-plus

By Spencer McKee | Out There Colorado Last week, news broke that the tiny town of Nederland may be considering the purchase of nearby Eldora Mountain Resort, long known for attracting Front Range winter slopesport enthusiasts looking to skip I-70 traffic to instead enjoy the 600-plus acres of skiable terrain at this local spot instead. After all, winter sports company POWDR is looking for a new owner of the spot, meaning that big changes are likely on the way regardless of who ends up acquiring the destination. The Town of Nederland addressed rumors about their potential purchase head-on, answering big questions related to the move in a social media post on Facebook. READ THE FULL STORY AT OUT THERE COLORADO
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The case of Justine Bateman—and why gen X broke for Trump
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The case of Justine Bateman—and why gen X broke for Trump

By Peter Savodnik | The Free Press Three days after the election, Justine Bateman, the former Family Ties star, catapulted herself into the political muck with a tweetstorm to her 140,000 followers that began: “Decompressing from walking on eggshells for the past four years.”  She continued: “Common sense was discarded, intellectual discussion was demonized. . . Complete intolerance became almost a religion and one’s professional and social life was threatened almost constantly. Those that spoke otherwise were ruined as a warning to others. Their destruction was displayed in the ‘town square’ of social media for all to see.” In other words, she said out loud the thing everyone has been thinking. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE FREE PRESS
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In Colorado Springs, organizations are gearing up for free Thanksgiving meals
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In Colorado Springs, organizations are gearing up for free Thanksgiving meals

By Debbie Kelley | The Gazette In preparation for next week’s free Thanksgiving meals for Colorado Springs residents in need, turkey talk is happening this week. Philanthropic drives are underway, encouraging community support to help feed the masses to celebrate the American holiday of giving thanks. Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado, the region’s primary supplier of emergency food distributed at 289 area pantries, soup kitchens and other charitable centers, is holding its annual “Take a Turkey to Work Day” on Friday, Nov. 22. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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Former Jeffco Clerk and Recorder George Stern mulling run for Colorado secretary of state
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Former Jeffco Clerk and Recorder George Stern mulling run for Colorado secretary of state

By Ernest Luning | Colorado Politics Former Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder George Stern is considering a run for Colorado secretary of state in two years, the Democrat told Colorado Politics. Stern, 37, said his experience turning around one of the largest county clerk's offices in the state could help bolster trust in Colorado's elections at a time when the state's voting system has been under heightened scrutiny. "I think it's more important than ever that we have people with election administration experience serving as secretaries of state throughout the country, as we work to continue to defend the integrity of our elections and also to rebuild trust in our elections," Stern said in an interview. READ THE FULL STORY AT COLORADO POLITICS
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Boddie: What it really looks like to run for office
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Boddie: What it really looks like to run for office

By C.S. Boddie | Guest Commentary, American Thinker They say all politics is local. I say local politics is a lot of work. Also, it is affected by lying national politicos with lots of money, which is not fair, as well as local volunteers who help or won’t help. I learned all this and more when I supported my husband, Peter, in a run for state representative in Colorado during 2024.  I’d like to offer a few observations. Local politics is still important, and we’re glad Peter ran.  We’re not sorry that we both put in time, effort, and money for the project.  Even though Peter lost — no fun — we still think it was worth doing. READ THE FULL SOMMENTARY AT AMERICAN THINKER Editor’s note: Opinions expressed in commentary pieces are those of the ...
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Tina Peters appeal filed while justice awaits Jena Griswold
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Tina Peters appeal filed while justice awaits Jena Griswold

By Heidi Ganahl | Rocky Mountain Voice The legal journey of Tina Peters, former Clerk and Recorder of Mesa County, Colorado, has become emblematic of the contentious debates surrounding election integrity and judicial fairness.  Peters now seeks bond pending appeal, citing significant procedural and constitutional concerns in her trial. Peters was convicted on charges that stemmed from her decision to hire a cybersecurity expert to create forensic images of Mesa County's election management system (EMS). This action followed a directive from the Colorado Secretary of State to perform a software update, which Peters believed might erase key election records. Her intent, she insists, was to comply with federal laws mandating the preservation of election records for 22 months. The cr...
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More than 60 Coloradans to be laid off by Boeing in Colorado, according to WARN notice
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More than 60 Coloradans to be laid off by Boeing in Colorado, according to WARN notice

By Tony Keith | KKTV Channel 11 Some Colorado residents are among the more than 400 people who are being laid off by Boeing. The Associated Press (AP) is reporting the layoff impacts members of its professional aerospace labor union, part of thousands of cuts planned as the company struggles to recover from financial and regulatory trouble as well as an eight-week strike by its machinists’ union. READ THE FULL STORY AT KKTV CHANNEL 11
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Exchange between clerks and secretary of state’s office after password leak
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Exchange between clerks and secretary of state’s office after password leak

By James Gavato | KOAA-TV NBC-5 Colorado Springs An exchange between the Adams County Clerk Josh Zygielbaum and Christopher Beall, the Colorado Deputy Secretary of State took place on November 1 after a civil servant from the Secretary of State's office posted partial passwords to voting systems online. It happened during a phone between the Secretary of State's Office and several county clerks. During the call, Beall admits the secretary of state's office did not want to disclose that passwords to Colorado voting systems were mistakenly posted online to avoid a 'media storm.' "It's really hard not answering media questions the way I actually want to," said Zygielbaum. READ THE FULL STORY AT KOAA-TV NBC-5 COLORADO SPRINGS
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CPW unanimously adopts new Eastern Colorado mountain lion management plan
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CPW unanimously adopts new Eastern Colorado mountain lion management plan

By Heather Willard | Fox 31 News The 10-year plan to manage mountain lions east of the Continental Divide was adopted unanimously by the 10 Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission members last week. The plan used months of research and public hearings to inform its measures and echoes the similar successful development of the West Slope mountain lion management plan, which was approved in 2020. CPW recently published results from a study of West Slope mountain lions and found that the big cats’ population density is equal to or greater than the density projections used for making harvest decisions. “Mountain lions in Colorado have historically been managed on smaller, localized scales – similar to the management of Colorado’s deer and elk,” CPW explained in a re...
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