Government - The Journal

Environment bills and priorities passed during the 30-day legislative session

A return of some environmental tax credits vetoed last year; $300M in new conservation legacy fund and clean fuels went rounds at the Roundhouse

DATE: Feb 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

IRS warns tax filers to be wary of fraud now that 2024 season is underway

Phishing scams, fraudulent preparers are two prominent schemes

DATE: Feb 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Governmental Conduct Act updates approved in first committee

Measure seeks to update the civil penalty for violating the GCA

DATE: Jan 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

State government officials set to visit Mancos to learn more about the district

The board will have the opportunity to present the officials with priorities for the upcoming legislative session

DATE: Dec 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Election yields low turnout, but important training opportunity

Ballot questions, lack of candidates may not have resonated with voters

DATE: Nov 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gov. Polis’ order may keep Mesa Verde open in case of shutdown

Federal government may shut down Sunday, shuttering land management agencies

DATE: Sep 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

How would a government shutdown affect Southwest Colorado?

Public land access, social safety nets, airport workers could be impacted

DATE: Sep 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two Colorado House Democrats sue their caucus, Republicans alleging open meetings violations

Legal action is a rare intraparty spat spilling into public view and the courts

DATE: Jul 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s governor vetoed more bills in 2023 than he has before

Jared Polis rejected 10 measures this year; his previous record was five

DATE: Jun 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado lawmakers’ $42,000 average salary influences who drafts and votes on bills

A Colorado Sun analysis of lawmaker salaries as compiled by the National Council of State Legislatures

DATE: Jun 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Chief: Red Flag laws could have stopped Farmington shooter

Farmington police chief supports laws to remove guns from those in crisis

DATE: Jun 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Tri-Cities

City of Aztec Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board announces vacancies

The city of Aztec is seeking to fill two vacancies on the Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board. The current vacancies are both dedicated members who are owners or operators of lodgings subject to th...

DATE: Mar 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico