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Curry says debate over budget, drilling regs most influential in party...

State Rep. Kathleen Curry Monday reiterated to the Colorado Independent that last week’s surprising switch in party affiliation from Democrat to Independent had nothing...

State Rep. Bradford pushes mine development despite methane concerns

Rep. Laura Bradford, R-Collbran, has been pressuring the governor’s office and U.S. Rep. John Salazar to continue Bush Administration fast-tracking of the Red Cliff coal mine west of Grand Junction. But her lobbying ignores a couple of fairly glaring and clearly inconvenient truths.

Updated: Feeding Starving Deer: Buck Starts with Gov. Ritter

Snow levels on the Western Slope are reaching historic proportions, affecting the winter range for deer and elk. Not only has Gov. Bill Ritter...

Day in the Life: Rep. Curry Juggles Home and House Duties

She commutes hundreds of miles between home in Gunnison and to the State House in Denver. Plus, she doesn't back away from controversial legislation...