Thousands of employed Colorado workers need SNAP benefits to make ends meet
In Colorado, more than 600,000 workers received benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, in October 2025.
More states consider dropping GLP-1 weight loss drugs from Medicaid
Thirteen state Medicaid programs are covering GLP-1 drugs for the treatment of obesity this year, down from 16 last year.
Letter to the Editor – Ag producers are not struggling because of overtime rules
To the Editor:
I grew up working on the Donnely Ranch and Armstrong Ranch in Beulah, Colorado. I bucked bales, fixed fence, branded calves, and learned a lot. Before the crash of 2008 and a drought, I had a few horses. I’m not a farmer or a rancher, but I know how to talk with them.
Governor Polis appoints two judges to the 23rd Judicial District
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has appointed Beth A. Elliott-Dumler to the 23rd Judicial District Court and W. Casey Brown to the Douglas County Court.
Colorado Natural Gas opens applications for 2026 Summit Cares grants
Colorado Natural Gas, a subsidiary of Summit Utilities, has opened applications for its 2026 Summit Cares Grant Program.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife launches $15 daily parks pass for vehicles with out-of-state plates
Colorado Parks and Wildlife on Friday began charging vehicles with out-of-state license plates $15 per day to enter state parks.
Park County shooting range closed May 4-8 for annual maintenance
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife shooting range in Park County will be closed Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, 2026.
Trooper injured, suspect arrested after fleeing I-25 traffic stop near Pueblo
A Colorado State Patrol trooper was taken to a hospital with suspected minor injuries Saturday afternoon.
Southeast Colorado Events Calendar - May 3-June 3, 2026
Events in southeast Colorado for May 2026.
Governor Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
New boards and commissions appointments for Colorado.