In any other time, the jobs news that came down on Dec. 2, 2022, would be reason for cheer.

Colorado Sen. Bob Rankin, a Carbondale Republican and a key member of the Joint Budget Committee for the last seven years, announced his resignation, effective January 10.

This tasty wild rice dish starts with sautéed celery and onions mixed with sweet apples and cranberries. This combination, topped with toasted pecans, sage and a hint of heat makes a flavorful addition to any meal.

Truth can be tricky to determine. Every message you read, see or hear comes from somewhere and was created by someone and for someone.

Birthdays

December 5

• Daniel DeForest
• Arlo Blue Anderson
• Carl Dayton Adamson
• Monte Krueger
• Isla Stavely

December 6

• Pam Frazee
• Hadlie Rittgers
• Alysha Uhland
• Harvey Shade
• Jack Barnes

December 8

• Cathy Davis
• Matthew Lyon
• Louis James
• Shawn Beewon
• Lillina Barton
• Dusty Joy

December 9

• Dakota Owens
• Whit Eikner

December 10

• Duff Jensen
• Ryan Wyatt

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Xcel Energy has identified the preferred transmission line route for Segment 5 (Tundra – Harvest Mile) of Colorado’s Power Pathway.

Arizona plans to invest nearly $14 million to support career training and development programs for Arizona high school students and underserved communities.

Oklahoma Senator Roger Thompson kept his promise to introduce legislation that increases oversight of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department.

Many of the companies promising “net-zero” emissions to protect the climate are relying on vast swaths of forests and what are known as carbon offsets to meet that goal.

President Joe Biden signed a bill forcing a deal between several rail companies and a dozen rail unions to avert a December 9 strike.