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New Mexico allocates $50K to Las Cruces cannabis company for job training
SANTA FE, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — A Las Cruces cannabis company was allocated more than $50,000 in state funds for job training, the New Mexico Economic Development Department announced Wednesday. Higher Cultures LLC, a cannabis company with locations in Grants Pass, Oregon and Las Cruces, will receive $50,130 to train...
Sam’s Club To Make Drastic Change for Colorado Members
People absolutely love huge warehouse stores. For many, paying the cost of admission to get access to some incredible deals on anything from food to electronics is simply too good of a deal to pass up. However, there has been some recent controversy with how these stores are dealing out...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has a plan to improve outdoor recreation. Let the agency know what you think.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is looking for feedback from the public on a five-year plan to improve and sustain its outdoor recreation programs. Goals in the plan include mostly general concepts, like creating programs so “all Coloradans and visitors have access to and opportunity for sustainable outdoor recreation” and directing more financial resources to recreation and conservation programs.
Colorado nonprofit helps keep students engaged during summer months
DENVER — A nonprofit in Colorado offers students equal access to academic development as well as social and emotional support through its free after-school and summer programs. The Colorado Dream Foundation has been serving students in marginalized communities since 1988. The nonprofit's locations in Green Valley Ranch and the...
Hot and Maybe Some Rain
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Today is going to be a hot one and continue to be the case the rest of the week. There are slight chances of a shower or storm to possibly cool us down this week as well. Hot Temperatures. An area of high pressure is...
Connected Lakes fire and Clifton house fire were both caused by careless cigarette disposal
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - A fire this week consumed a family’s entire home, all of their belongings, their car, and their boat earlier this week. Another burned down part of Connected Lakes State Park and prompted pre-evacuation notices for nearby residents, disrupting their day. The cause of both...
New scholarship launches this fall
A locally-driven scholarship may be of interest to local seniors starting September. The Michael E. McGoldrick Scholarship launches this fall, granting $100,000 to three students across Colorado and Washington state in four years at college. It’s designed — by Roaring Fork Valley locals — to help catch the students who may still have a financial need but won’t qualify for the cutoffs set by some other scholarships.
Colorado Police Jump On Texas Police Bandwagon With New Attire
Somebody call a cop! Colorado police finally caught on to how cool Texas police are and stole their idea. Police all over the country have pretty strict rules when it comes to uniforms, plain clothes and undercover officers being the exceptions. Fashion forces change in everything though, even uniforms and official gear as new stuff becomes available.
Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
Spurred by fed-up consumers, states are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to investigate and regulate pricing. The idea is similar to a local utility board: a public group that sets rules or makes recommendations to ensure that what they’re regulating — in this case, prescription medications — is […] The post Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Continued protests over Rocky Flats trail, Zimbabwean sculptor Agnes Nyanhongo is displaying her work in Colorado
On today’s Morning Magazine, We hear about more protests surrounding rocky flats. This time in Westminster. Then, a prominent Zimbabwean sculptor, and one of Africa’s most collected female artists, is visiting Colorado to display her work. You’ll hear from her this morning.
Colorado's Most Famous and Destructive Tornadoes
It's hard to say something like "Tornadoes are cool again" given all the death and destruction they cause, but storm-chasing is definitely having another moment with the July 17 release of Twisters. Although not as notorious as Oklahoma or Kansas, there's plenty of tornado action around Colorado, and not just...
Colorado man loses thousands of dollars by scammer using real law enforcement officer’s name
CORTEZ, Colo. (KKTV) - A brazen crook claimed to be an actual sergeant with a Colorado sheriff’s department and scammed an unwitting victim out of thousands. The Cortez Police Department says it was contacted late last week by a distressed man who believed he had fallen victim to a fraud.
Town of Pagosa Springs Receives Geothermal Grant
The Town of Pagosa Springs was recently notified that the Colorado Energy Office plans to award Pagosa Springs a $140,390 grant to support upgrades to the Pagosa Springs Geothermal Heating District control building. This generous funding will help upgrade and replace portions of the existing geothermal heating system and was granted under the state’s Thermal Energy Network Project Installation Award.
Tickets Available for ‘Broadway in the Mountains’ Gala Fundraiser
Photo: The exciting Broadway in the Mountains gala fundraising event on Tuesday, July 30 will showcase the talents of Thingamajig Theatre Company’s brilliant summer musicals cast including (L-R) Alexandria Bates and Nyla Eltahir. Photo courtesy Carole Howard. Tickets are available now for the exciting Broadway Gala fundraising event on...
EDITORIAL: Water for My Coffee, Part Eight
Back in about 2009, when many citizens were criticizing Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) for its purchase of the $10 million Running Iron Ranch, and making existing customers pay for the purchase… for a future reservoir that the taxpayers had never approved… one of the PAWSD Board members defended the property purchase.
Rising Migrant Deaths in Southern New Mexico’s Desert Corridor
The deadly desert corridor in Southern New Mexico continues to claim lives. The U.S. Border Patrol recently confirmed that its agents discovered three deceased individuals last Monday near the Santa Teresa, New Mexico station. This area, extending several miles west from NM Highway 9 near the Santa Teresa border crossing...
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