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Candidate Tony Hershey speaks to members of the Garfield County Library Board and the Garfield County Commissioners on Thursday Feb. 27, 2025. Four candidates applied for the Glenwood Springs seat on the library board of trustees. The Commissioners will make the appointment on March 10.

Fewer candidates vie for Garco Library Board seat

Amy Hadden Marsh

Garfield County commissioners are making controversial library board appointments, sparking debate over community concerns about book access and the board's political influence.

Colorado lawmakers passed a law more than a decade ago calling on the government to maintain an online checkbook that was updated every five days. After years of neglect and sporadic updates, a new software upgrade has turbocharged the checkbook, which lets residents monitor government spending.

Transparency advocates frustrated over limited access to government records consider ballot measure

Scott Franz

Almost a year after Colorado lawmakers frustrated transparency advocates by exempting themselves from parts of the open meetings law, a coalition of residents seeking more access to government records and meetings said it’s drafting a potential ballot initiative to strengthen “the public’s right to know.”

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Southwest Health System to Host Public Forum

In conjunction with the Montezuma County Hospital District, Southwest Health System will host a public forum to address financial issues. The forum will…

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New BLM District Manager to Host Meetings in Dolores, Durango

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado’s new Southwest District manager will make stops in the Four Corners during an open house tour. Stephanie Connolly…