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Mike Coffman vs. Joe Salazar (and they’re not even in the same race)
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The political gloves came off this week, as the team supporting Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman’s re-election bid took a shot at Democrat Joe Salazar that was, if not below the belt, then certainly about the belt line. And they’re not even in the same race. Salazar, a state representative from Thornton, is running for…
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Mitsch Bush launches TV ad in 3rd CD Democratic primary
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Diane Mitsch Bush joined primary rival Karl Hanlon on the 3rd Congressional District’s airwaves and cable wires Monday as the Democrat unveiled a TV ad touting her stance on issues and several prominent endorsements. Mitsch Bush, a former state lawmaker from Steamboat Springs, is facing Hanlon, a Carbondale rancher and water attorney, as well as…
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Ken Salazar endorses Democrat Diane Mitsch Bush in 3rd Congressional District primary
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Democratic congressional candidate Diane Mitsch Bush has been endorsed by former Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, whose brother John Salazar was unseated by U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, the Republican incumbent Mitsch Bush is challenging, her campaign announced Thursday. Mitsch Bush, a former state lawmaker and Routt County commissioner from Steamboat Springs, is one of three Democrats…
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U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman top recipient of NRA dollars among Colorado delegation
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A review of campaign contributions made by the National Rifle Association (NRA) shows that the group has given more money to U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman of Aurora than any other member of Colorado’s congressional delegation since 2010. Over the four election cycles won by Coffman, the NRA gave him a total of $33,700. NRA contributions have…
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Democratic lawmaker Diane Mitsch Bush declares bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton
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State Rep. Diane Mitsch Bush, a Steamboat Springs Democrat, declared Thursday she’s challenging Republican Scott Tipton in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District in next year’s election. Mitsch Bush, a former Routt County commissioner, said she decided to challenge Tipton after the four-term incumbent voted in May for a House Republican plan to repeal and replace the…
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Clinton taps Ken Salazar to head White House transition team
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on Tuesday named Ken Salazar, a former interior secretary and U.S. senator from Colorado, to chair her transition team. “Once Hillary Clinton makes history by being elected as the nation’s first woman president, we want to have a turnkey operation in place so she can hit the ground running right…
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Livestock security is of highest concern
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When people go shopping for food on their dinner table, they may consider its nutritious value and its cost, but many don’t consider the farmer and rancher behind every piece of food on their plate. For every bite you take, the agricultural community strives to provide a healthy, abundant food supply. But, let’s dig even…
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Mother Nature delivers statewide challenges to Colorado’s agricultural scene
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What’s the weather going to be like today? For most of us the answer may mean putting on a jacket, grabbing an umbrella, or bundling up the kids for the school bus stop. But for a farmer and rancher, the answer can have a significant impact on their very economic well-being. 2013 showed just how…
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International markets play major role in Colorado’s agriculture exports
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When thinking about the goods or services that Colorado exports to other countries, agricultural products may not be the first thing that crosses your mind. Think again. Agricultural exports have become increasingly important to our state’s economy, with high-quality, locally grown products sold from our farmers and ranchers to worldwide markets that are rich with…
