Despite the success and optimism of the new COVID-19 vaccination campaigns being rolled out worldwide, the emergence of new viral strains threatens to undermine their effectiveness.

There are plenty of reasons a science story might not be sound. Quacks and charlatans take advantage of the complexity of science, some content providers can’t tell bad science from good and some politicians peddle fake science to support their positions.

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Monday that Senate Democrats' tactic to speed-read a lengthy bill on the Senate floor in 2019 violated the state constitution, marking a win for Senate Republicans in the 2-year-old case.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bill on Monday to ensure Colorado’s school districts do not see reduced public financing because of the pandemic.

In response to the Public Utilities Commission ignoring Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s request to reverse its decision to overcharge customers by roughly $16 billion, Patrick asked Texas Governor Greg Abbott to intervene.

The Credit Union of Colorado Foundation is offering 10 $5,000 scholarships for Colorado residents.

Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Helen L. Gilman

April 23, 1938 – February 2, 2021

Helen Gilman passed away February 2, 2021, in Aurora. 

She was born April 23, 1938, in Lamar to parents Lydia and Pete Schleining. 

On March 11, Beeple, a computer science graduate whose real name is Mike Winkelmann, auctioned a piece of crypto art at Christie’s for US$69 million.