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Time to stop ballot box wildlife policy before Polis brings in the Grizzlies
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Time to stop ballot box wildlife policy before Polis brings in the Grizzlies

SOURCE: COLORADO PEAK POLITICS A Western Slope lawmaker is making it his mission to stop city folk from playing with wildlife policy at the ballot box and forcing any more apex predators down the throats of rural areas that don’t want it. Republican State Sen. Perry Will says he’s introducing a bill this session to stop the madness with these dangerous mandates. Will told the Delta County Independent in a recent interview that he’s tired of ballot box policy from people who don’t have any skin the game. “This bill’s going to show the governor and hopefully a whole lot of other people how you reintroduce a species the right way with the professionals doing it. By running this bill, we will avoid an initiative to reintroduce wolverines. It’s going to be a good message ...
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There goes the neighborhood. Collared wolf spotted near Colo residence
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There goes the neighborhood. Collared wolf spotted near Colo residence

Source: Colorado Peak Politics There goes the neighborhood. Just two weeks after 10 apex predators were released in Grand County, a resident photographed one of the collared wolves near his home and says he’s concerned about his pets and nearby livestock. The sighting was reported by Rachel Gabel, assistant editor of The Fence Post, who was the target of a vicious smear by Gov. Polis’s husband on social media. In addition to his role as First Gentleman, Marlon Reis is an animal rights activist of some radical repute. Todd Schmidt photographed the wolf Jan. 2 just a half mile from his home in Sweetwater, on a road that connects Highway 9 and 131. Schmidt told The Fence Post: “We have pets, and our neighbors are ranchers,” he said. “We don’t want them here. Peopl...
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Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters Court Date Is Set With No Foreseeable Delays
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Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters Court Date Is Set With No Foreseeable Delays

SOURCE: thelobby-co.com Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters is gearing up for her upcoming trial, making a virtual appearance in court for a pre-trial readiness conference this week. The District Attorney's Office and the defense council both expressed their readiness to proceed with the case, setting the stage for what promises to be quite a legal battle. During the hearing, it was determined that both sides would have a specific time allocation for their opening arguments and closing statements. Each side will be given 30 minutes for opening arguments and 45 minutes for closing statements. The defense announced that they would be adopting the witness list from Peters' previous attorney. Additionally, the court decided to have three alternate jurors, ensuring a fair and impa...
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