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yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We haven't been on BlueSky as much lately, but thanks for posting for us. Our post was more matter of fact, but don't mind sharing communities' feelings on it.

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Andrew Moore resigns as Erie mayor - Yellow Scene Magazine

Erie Mayor Andrew Moore announced his resignation today, effective November 10, 2026, citing his health and the desire to spend more time on his family

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

The more incarcerated Coloradans, the higher the profit. Yellow Scene investigates Colorado's for-profit prison system, where inmates describe earning pennies a day while allegations of coerced labor continue years after Colorado voters approved Amendment A. yellowscene.com/2026/07/14/t...

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The For-Profit Pipeline: How CoreCivic Capitalizes on CO Inmates

16% of Colorado Prisoners are held in for-profit prisons where they faced forced labor, poor treatment, and understaffed facilities.

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Awesome story!

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yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

As far as clutter goes, this is one of the better sites that doesn't have it. Unfortunately, it doesn't have enough people interacting on it either.

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Thanks for penning it

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

After a 3-3 vote failed, Councilmember Brian O'Connor requested the proposed mineral rights sale return to council. The proposal, first reported by Yellow Scene after closed-door negotiations, ultimately passed 4-3. #mineralrights #ErieColorado yellowscene.com/2026/06/24/r...

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Rocky mineral rights deal passes in 4-3 vote in spite of opposition - Yellow Scene Magazine

Saturday, June 20, the Town of Erie made an announcement that Councilmember Brian O’Connor had reconsidered the mineral rights deal and was bringing the

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yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

On June 16, Brian O'Connor voted against Erie's mineral rights deal. On June 17, consultant Matt Owens urged residents on LinkedIn to lobby O'Connor and council. On June 20, O'Connor requested a second vote, sending the agreement back before Erie Town Council on June 23. tinyurl.com/4ymf6s6n

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O’Connor Requests Vote After Contractor Lobbies on Social Media

Less than a week after Erie rejected a proposed mineral rights agreement Councilman O'Connor has called for a reconsideration of the decision

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

As far as clutter goes, this is one of the better sites that doesn't have it. Unfortunately, it doesn't have enough people interacting on it either.

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yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

More than 120 Erie residents have signed a letter asking Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser to investigate the town's proposed mineral rights deal. Residents allege procurement rules were bypassed, negotiations occurred behind closed doors. Council is set to vote June 16. tinyurl.com/2s3src5t

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Over 100 Erie Residents Sign Letter To Attorney General

Over 100 Erie residents have signed a letter calling on the Attorney General to intervene on the ongoing mineral rights sale.

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

More than 120 Erie residents have signed a letter asking Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser to investigate the town's proposed mineral rights deal. Residents allege procurement rules were bypassed, negotiations occurred behind closed doors. Council is set to vote June 16. tinyurl.com/2s3src5t

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Over 100 Erie Residents Sign Letter To Attorney General

Over 100 Erie residents have signed a letter calling on the Attorney General to intervene on the ongoing mineral rights sale.

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Which candidates running for office, or re-election, are brave enough to say that they would work on legislation to stop dark money--during the campaign?

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yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Yellow Scene's 2026 Colorado Primary Election Endorsement Guide is live. We weighed the races. Now it's your turn. Ballots are due June 30 yellowscene.com/2026/06/02/2...

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2026 Colorado Primary Election Endorsements - Yellow Scene Magazine

Yellow Scene’s 2026 Colorado Primary endorsements examine statewide and legislative races, weighing candidate records, policy positions, and political vision.

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Erie's June 16 vote on the Draco Pad mineral rights deal is drawing new scrutiny, not over fracking itself, but over the bidding process, procurement policies, and executive-session negotiations behind the agreement. #fracking #mineralrights #ErieCO tinyurl.com/4b2vtvjc

Town Council to Vote on Mineral Rights Sale June 16; Bidding Process Draws Scrutiny - Yellow Scene Magazine

When asked about the hiring process for Alameda Mineral Advisors, Town Attorney Breena N. Meng focused on the town's procurement policy."There is a requirement that was adopted in a purchasing policy ...

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Yellow Scene's 2026 Colorado Primary Election Endorsement Guide is live. We weighed the races. Now it's your turn. Ballots are due June 30 yellowscene.com/2026/06/02/2...

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2026 Colorado Primary Election Endorsements - Yellow Scene Magazine

Yellow Scene’s 2026 Colorado Primary endorsements examine statewide and legislative races, weighing candidate records, policy positions, and political vision.

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Campaign season is swinging to a close June 30th, when your ballot is due. Tune in to what candidates have to say, or even better, tell us what you think. Letters to the Editor and Guest Columns are always open to the public. #Colorado #Primaries #Election

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

#ErieCO Erie Town Council will hold a public informational meeting June 2 at 6 p.m. on the Draco Well Pad and the potential sale of town-owned mineral rights. A separate gathering organized by concerned residents is planned on the Town Hall lawn at 5:15 p.m. yellowscene.com/2026/05/30/e...

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Erie Council to Hold June 2 Public Hearing on Sale of Town Mineral Rights and Draco Impacts - Yellow Scene Magazine

The Erie Town Council will hold a public informational meeting on the Draco Well Pad and the selling of the town's mineral rights on June 2 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall.

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Freedom Writers Collaborative @fwcollaborative.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Legal Observers are the “eyes & ears” of the legal team. They document events for later use in legal defense, public statements & litigation, to hold ICE/DHS accountable. Everyone can learn how to document incidents as safely as possible.

Provide Know Your Rights information to local communities.

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

It's become Gray Skies with the amount of traction.

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yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Guest columns by Bernard Douthit and Mike Broemmel sharply critique Gov. Jared Polis’ leadership, arguing Colorado traded bold reform for branding and political caution. From healthcare and housing to Suncor and Tina Peters, the pieces question Polis’ legacy. yellowscene.com/2026/05/22/g...

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Guest Opinion: Why Jared Polis has disappointed us. - Yellow Scene Magazine

Two guest opinion pieces deliver a sharp critique of Gov. Jared Polis’ leadership, arguing his brand of technocratic moderation failed to meet the scale of Colorado’s healthcare, housing, environmenta...

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yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

People still read, watch tv, seek longform conversations. What they are exhausted by is manipulation, sponsored content disguised as journalism, invasive advertising, and algorithms pretending likes equal connection. #mediaconsolidation tinyurl.com/3mhv54ad

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Is local media part of the circular economy eco-system? - Yellow Scene Magazine

If communities want independent journalism free from corporate or political influence, they have to participate in the same circular economy they advocate for when they say “shop local.”People are sea...

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

For 26 years, Yellow Scene has remained fiercely independent, free from sponsored content & outside editorial influence. Our Summer Support Drive is live with a goal of reaching 1,000 supporters. Reader-driven support keeps local journalism unbossed, unbought & our journalists fed. yellowscene.com

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Guest columns by Bernard Douthit and Mike Broemmel sharply critique Gov. Jared Polis’ leadership, arguing Colorado traded bold reform for branding and political caution. From healthcare and housing to Suncor and Tina Peters, the pieces question Polis’ legacy. yellowscene.com/2026/05/22/g...

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Guest Opinion: Why Jared Polis has disappointed us. - Yellow Scene Magazine

Two guest opinion pieces deliver a sharp critique of Gov. Jared Polis’ leadership, arguing his brand of technocratic moderation failed to meet the scale of Colorado’s healthcare, housing, environmenta...

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

What happens when systems meant to support people instead make participation harder? Former Yellow Scene intern Schuyler Kropp writes about ableism, employment barriers, policing, and growing up feeling “alien and unnatural.” #differentlyabled #disability yellowscene.com/2026/05/22/t...

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The Structural Barriers Facing Disabled Coloradans

From employment to health disabled individuals face invisible barriers. Here is why systemic change is urgently needed.

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Mahi mahi ceviche, tacos worth planning around, banjo solos drifting through town, and a pinball stop before heading home. Skip the Estes frenzy for a day and spend some time in Lyons, where the food, music, and small-town quirks have a way of stealing your heart. yellowscene.com/2026/04/30/f...

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Front Range Foodie: How Mahi Mahi, Banjo Solos, and Pinball Machines Stole My Heart in Lyons - Yellow Scene Magazine

Lyons, Colorado doesn’t beg for attention. It just is—a scrappy little town where the mountains rise like they own the place.

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Colorado winters are supposed to quietly do important work. This year, the snow barely showed up. Drought conditions worsened, farmers are already feeling pressure, and questions around water, wildfire risk, and what comes next are getting harder to ignore. yellowscene.com/2026/04/30/t...

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The Dry, Dry, Dry Winter - Yellow Scene Magazine

In a place where winter usually does its most important work quietly, this year has felt alarmingly different.

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Catch Hayley and the Crushers at the The Oriental Theater in Denver, May 23rd. Self-described as "pool-side, glitter-trash," this sounds like a show not to miss. Check out Yellow Scene's interview with them. yellowscene.com/2026/05/19/s...

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Spotlight: Hayley and the Crushers - Yellow Scene Magazine

The punk band Hayley and the Crushers, hailing from Detroit, Michigan, will be coming to the Oriental Theater in Denver on May 23rd.

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yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

That beautiful February watermelon fooled you again. You brought it home, cut it open, and discovered crunchy water. A century ago, buying watermelon in February would have sounded absurd. Did we trade too much for that convenience? #ColoradoFarms yellowscene.com/2026/04/30/t...

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The New Farmers: Supporting Sustainable, Ethical, and Local Agriculture - Yellow Scene Magazine

Have you ever purchased a wonderful-looking container of strawberries only to find those berries are mere tasteless imposters?

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

That beautiful February watermelon fooled you again. You brought it home, cut it open, and discovered crunchy water. A century ago, buying watermelon in February would have sounded absurd. Did we trade too much for that convenience? #ColoradoFarms yellowscene.com/2026/04/30/t...

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The New Farmers: Supporting Sustainable, Ethical, and Local Agriculture - Yellow Scene Magazine

Have you ever purchased a wonderful-looking container of strawberries only to find those berries are mere tasteless imposters?

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

If Wall Street investment helped create part of the housing problem, how much can restricting it actually fix? Housing may have many culprits, which means it may not have one fix. #affordablehousing #Colorado yellowscene.com/2026/04/30/a...

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Affordable Housing vs Housing People Can Afford - Yellow Scene Magazine

Affordable housing is a glaring and urgent concern for metropolitan areas and their surrounding towns across America.

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Tina Peters, one of the nation’s most prominent election deniers, had her sentence commuted by Gov. Jared Polis. Colorado reacted immediately. The next question: after years of pressure and funding fights, what changes now? #TinaPeters yellowscene.com/2026/05/15/p...

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Polis Commutes Election Denier Tina Peters’ Sentence, Orders June 1 Parole - Yellow Scene Magazine

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has commuted the prison sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, ordering her release on parole effective June 1.Peters, a former Mesa County clerk who became one of...

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yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Colorado is moving closer to nuclear energy, but opposition is building. Critics warn the plan raises concerns about radioactive waste, high costs, long timelines, and heavy water use in a drought-prone state. The fight over Colorado’s energy future isn’t over. #nukes yellowscene.com/2026/05/05/n...

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Nuclear Split: GOP and Key Democrats Push Through Nuclear Bill

House Bill 26-1337 moved through fiscal revision this morning, advancing a legislative effort to expand Colorado's nuclear energy footprint.

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

People still read, watch tv, seek longform conversations. What they are exhausted by is manipulation, sponsored content disguised as journalism, invasive advertising, and algorithms pretending likes equal connection. #mediaconsolidation tinyurl.com/3mhv54ad

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Is local media part of the circular economy eco-system? - Yellow Scene Magazine

If communities want independent journalism free from corporate or political influence, they have to participate in the same circular economy they advocate for when they say “shop local.”People are sea...

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Mohamed Sabry Soliman pleaded guilty to all charges in the 2025 Pearl Street firebombing attack in Boulder, including first-degree murder in the death of Karen Diamond. He was sentenced to life without parole, plus 2,128 years. yellowscene.com/2026/05/07/m...

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Man Pleads Guilty To All Charges In Boulder Pearl Street Attack - Yellow Scene Magazine

Mohamed Sabry Soliman has pleaded guilty to 101 substantive charges in the Pearl Street Attack, including the murder of Karen Diamond.

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Ferrari reassured investors that global instability will not impact business, confidently betting enough extremely rich people will remain standing to keep buying $400,000 toys. yellowscene.com/2026/05/06/f...

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Ferrari Confirms Global Collapse Won't Affect Product

Analysts say the biggest risk to Ferrari’s outlook is not war, or financial instability, but rather rich people not existing.

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Colorado is moving closer to nuclear energy, but opposition is building. Critics warn the plan raises concerns about radioactive waste, high costs, long timelines, and heavy water use in a drought-prone state. The fight over Colorado’s energy future isn’t over. #nukes yellowscene.com/2026/05/05/n...

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Nuclear Split: GOP and Key Democrats Push Through Nuclear Bill

House Bill 26-1337 moved through fiscal revision this morning, advancing a legislative effort to expand Colorado's nuclear energy footprint.

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

#keepitlocal #circulareconomy

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yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

#Colorado Singer-songwriter Amanda Pascali blends Sicilian and English folk traditions into songs about identity, migration, and belonging. The Austin-based artist brings her work to Colorado for the first time: May 7 (Denver), May 8 (Greeley), May 9 (Boulder). yellowscene.com/2026/04/22/s...

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Spotlight: Amanda Pascali - Yellow Scene Magazine

Amanda Pascali is a singer-songwriter, bilingual translator, and music scholar. She'll be performing in Colorado for the first time in May.

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yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Students across the Denver metro have been gathering at La Alma Lincoln Park to speak about communities impacted by ICE. Many of their actions are organized in just days—by people under 25. The youth do notice. And they are already organizing. Are we paying attention? tinyurl.com/4k27w94h

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From a 17-year-old: We Are More Engaged Than You Think

On January 30th, 2026, thousands of students and teachers across Denver walked out in solidarity with Minnesota. I joined these students.

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

This week’s team picks for what to do in #Colorado Catharsis: Mollie Jackson | Langston Kerman Live | MMWI Native Art Market | Mac DeMarco | SeriesFest Season 12 yellowscene.com/2026/05/01/s...

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Scene Stealers: Week of May 1st - Yellow Scene Magazine

From film to art to live performances, see what event highlights are happening in the Front Range from May 2nd onwards!

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yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The U.S. national debt has officially passed 100% of GDP. Officials say the plan is to keep borrowing, hope interest rates stay friendly, and retire before the math stops working. #economy #nationaldebt yellowscene.com/2026/05/01/u...

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U.S. Debt Hits 100% of GDP, Experts Recommend Ignoring It

A satirical look at the 2026 economic landscape, covering everything from the 100% debt-to-GDP ratio to the rising costs at the pump.

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Students across the Denver metro have been gathering at La Alma Lincoln Park to speak about communities impacted by ICE. Many of their actions are organized in just days—by people under 25. The youth do notice. And they are already organizing. Are we paying attention? tinyurl.com/4k27w94h

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From a 17-year-old: We Are More Engaged Than You Think

On January 30th, 2026, thousands of students and teachers across Denver walked out in solidarity with Minnesota. I joined these students.

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

An empty chair spoke volumes at a Colorado Muslim Vote forum. Sen. Michael Bennet withdrew the day of the event after a series of demands. The forum moved forward with Phil Weiser, and Bennet’s empty seat. Should candidates only show up when the questions are easy? yellowscene.com/2026/04/30/t...

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The Empty Chair: Senator Bennet Pulls Out of CO Muslim Forum

Senator Michael Bennet's decision to withdraw following demands to censor questions about Gaza sparked conversations about accountability.

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Colorado’s sex work decriminalization bill stalled before its first vote this month. Supporters say criminalization pushes the industry underground and makes workers less safe. While the bill is paused, the debate over harm reduction and autonomy isn’t going away. yellowscene.com/2026/04/29/w...

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Why Colorado’s Sex Work Decriminalization Bill Vanished

A Colorado bill that would have decriminalized commercial sexual activity was dropped just hours before it was set to come up for a vote.

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

#Colorado Singer-songwriter Amanda Pascali blends Sicilian and English folk traditions into songs about identity, migration, and belonging. The Austin-based artist brings her work to Colorado for the first time: May 7 (Denver), May 8 (Greeley), May 9 (Boulder). yellowscene.com/2026/04/22/s...

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Spotlight: Amanda Pascali - Yellow Scene Magazine

Amanda Pascali is a singer-songwriter, bilingual translator, and music scholar. She'll be performing in Colorado for the first time in May.

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

#Colorado Immersive theater meets community storytelling in Crossroads, a live production supporting foster families through the nonprofit Cobbled Streets. Created by Better Together Productions and Emancipation Theater Company. Denver Sports Castle | April 30–May yellowscene.com/2026/04/20/s...

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Spotlight: Crossroads Immersive Production - Yellow Scene Magazine

Creating empowering narratives to build community is at the heart of both Better Together Productions and Emancipation Theater Company.

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Erie residents packed an April 21 meeting on whether the town should sell mineral rights tied to the Draco Pad. Most speakers opposed the idea. Council split, with Hoback, Baer, and Pesaramelli against it. Hoback warned: “I have serious concerns about conflict of interest.” tinyurl.com/bj7trj9k

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Erie mineral rights hearing divides council over control, transparency and who decides - Yellow Scene Magazine

Councilmember Dan Hoback began pressing staff on the fundamentals of the deal: when the town was first approached, how negotiations began, and why Alameda Minerals was selected without a competitive p...

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Colorado Newsline @coloradonewsline.com · 22/04/2026

Commentary: Colorado keeps trying to protect people from bigotry, but the U.S. Supreme Court keeps making the world safer for bigots.

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Supreme Court uses Colorado cases to protect bigots | Colorado Newsline

Colorado keeps trying to protect people from bigotry, but the U.S. Supreme Court keeps making the world safer for bigots.

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A New Reconstruction @burleyzack.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

A transit death spiral, at this rate we won’t have an RTD by the end of the decade. 40% ridership loss since COVID and now for another 20% cut due to austerity? The solution bill at the state leg is rearranging deck chairs on the board? Disastrous. www.denverpost.com/2026/04/21/r...

RTD management wants directors to cut public transit by at least 20%

At least a fifth of RTD’s bus and train service would be cut next year under agency managers’ recommendation to directors.

yellowscenemag @yellowscenemag.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Rarely, in Colorado do Oil and Gas operations get rejected. In a 3-2 decision, the ECMC approves 24 wells at the Aurora Resevoir.

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Medicinal Colorado @medicolorado.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

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Officials warn invasive ‘crazy worm’ threatens Colorado soil

Colorado agricultural officials are asking residents to be on the lookout for an invasive pest that could be in their yards, right under the soil.