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The Western Slope Statesman Podcast #0003- Funeral Homes with Senator Roberts

By The Western Slope Statesman Podcast On this episode, we are joined by Sen. Dylan Roberts (CO-SD8) to discuss the state of funeral home regulation in Colorado. Resources mentioned in this podcast: HB20-1148: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb20-1148Colorado Office of Funeral Home and Crematory Registration: https://dpo.colorado.gov/FuneralCrema…SB24-173: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-173HB24-1335: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb24-1335HB22-1073: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb22-1073For more content like this please like and subscribe above or

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The wine and brownies are gone: 50 women trapped on ski bus for 16 hours — and counting — after major Colorado snowstorm

Amassive snowstorm that buried Colorado and shut down Interstate 70 stranded travelers overnight, including a ski bus filled with 50 women who were out of water and food after being stuck 16 hours and counting. 

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21st Judicial District slates open house for Juvenile Diversion, Lighthouse programs

An open house has been announced for 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, during which time the public will be invited by the 21st Judicial District Attorney’s Office to tour new space of the Juvenile Diversion and Lighthouse Program at Colorado Mesa University, 1060 Orchard Ave.

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Garfield County commissioners deny Carbondale’s funding request to assist in migrant response

In a unanimous decision on Tuesday, Garfield County Commissioners denied the town of Carbondale’s request for $50,000 in aid to support groups of recently arrived immigrants who have been relying on the town for temporary shelter since November. 

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