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A.A. Miller enthusiastically promoted Mesa County and its resources
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (1256+ words) History and Business Directory of Mesa County Colorado, courtesy of Garry Brewer Portrait of A.A. Miller when he served as Mesa County Treasurer in the mid-1880s. Cover of the 1899 pamphlet that A.A. Miller prepared for Mesa County. On January 21, 1899, the Mesa County Commissioners…...
When measles made a comeback in Mesa County
1+ week, 6+ day ago (638+ words) It was a comeback year in 2025 in many ways, from the resurgence of "90s fashion, such as bootcut jeans and denim-on-denim, to the return of wired headphones. But 2025 also saw the revival of less desirable relics, like the measles, which infected…...
Erika Kirk, widow of influential activist, endorses Vance for US President
4+ week, 17+ hour ago (462+ words) Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk, widow of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk, has endorsed Vice President JD Vance for a 2028 White House run The widow of murdered right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has endorsed JD Vance for president in 2028, firing…...
Collie remarkably survives plunging 100-feet down cliff
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (211+ words) The crew who rescued Whisp after falling off a cliff. (Maritime and Coastguard Agency via SWNS) A pet dog was left "remarkably unscathed" after plunging 100ft down a rocky cliff face. The two-year-old Collie, named Whisp, fell in the Northmavine peninsula…...
PNC to buy Colorado-based FirstBank for $4.1M
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (335+ words) PNC Financial said Monday that it plans to buy Colorado-based FirstBank for $4.1 billion, giving PNC a substantial presence in the Colorado banking market as well as Arizona. Based in Lakewood, FirstBank, which is also branded as 1stBank, is a midsized bank…...
Report takes aim at Colorado River water managers’ inaction
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (917+ words) The infamous bathtub ring around Lake Mead shows how far water levels have plummeted in recent years. A new report from the Great Basin Water Network and its partners calls for no more new dams or diversions. In a new…...
Montana childcare summit aims to improve access for families
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (263+ words) The third annual Zero to Five Montana Childcare Business Summit is currently taking place in southwestern Montana. This initiative focuses on connecting providers, businesses and local leaders to enhance childcare options to local Montana families. Caitlin Jensen, Executive Director of…...
US right-wing leader Charlie Kirk's widow on his alleged killer: 'I forgive him"
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (246+ words) Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, said she forgives her husband's suspected killer 'because it was what Christ did' Erika Kirk, the 36-year-old widow of slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, said she forgives the man accused of killing him, as she…...
Competing interests, controversial proposals debated during marathon Colorado River hearing
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (395+ words) DURANGO " State water officials debated a controversial proposal to use two powerful Colorado River water rights to help the environment, weighing competing interests from Front Range and Western Slope water managers. The Colorado River District has an agreement with Xcel…...
Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration’s efforts to remove immigrant Guatemalan and Honduran children from US
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (67+ words) Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's efforts to remove immigrant Guatemalan and Honduran children from US. Chance of Rain: 15% Wind: ESE @ 15 mph UV Index: 0 Low Chance of Rain: 49% Wind: SE @ 17 mph UV Index: 7 High Chance of Rain: 75% Wind: SSE @ 11 mph UV…...