A proposed ballot initiative for 2023 would impose a fee on all real estate deals to fund affordable housing
Jason Blevins
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Posted inOutdoors
Copper Mountain celebrates 12 years as early training mecca for ski racers
With downhill, super-G and slalom training venues, combined with one of only three 22-foot halfpipes in Colorado, Copper Mountain supports hundreds of the world’s top skiing and snowboarding athletes every season.
Posted inTransportation
Price for San Luis Valley rail line doubles to $10.7M when billionaire steps up bid
Trails advocates hope the new owner, Stefan Soloviev, will allow recreational access near tracks in San Luis Valley
Posted inOutdoors
No, people aren’t licking toads in national parks
Humorous Halloween post intended to warn people not to mess with wildlife was taken a little too literally by news outlets across the country
Posted inHousing
Western Slope voters overwhelmingly passed taxes on short-term rentals to fund affordable housing
Colorado’s Western Slope communities could generate about $40 million in new tax revenue from vacation rentals to support affordable housing
Posted inNews
Colorado paramedics enduring expensive delays in ambulance deliveries
Emergency service providers are waiting years for delivery of ambulances that previously took only months as manufacturers grappled with supply chain challenges
Posted inTransportation
Late bidder, recreation groups look to derail Denver-based company’s bid for San Luis & Rio Grande Railroad
San Luis Valley Great Outdoors objects to Omnitrax plan to buy the San Luis & Rio Grande Railroad
Posted inOutdoors
As momentum to rename Mount Evans builds, the namesake’s relatives ask Colorado to consider his contributions
Descendants of John Evans speak up on behalf of former governor while acknowledging his role in Sand Creek Massacre
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Record surge for outdoor recreation economy in 2021 fuels push for legislation, federal office
Colorado’s outdoor recreation industry contributed $11.6 billion in 2021, accounting for 2.7% of the state’s overall economy
Posted inHousing
“The future of housing” takes shape at Buena Vista factory
A housing crisis solution with modular homes, philanthropy, unique lending and free land is threatened by local zoning and code regulations