weldona
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The Last Stand has survived floods, but can it survive the legislature?
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The Last Stand in Weldona is an institution in a town with few. It’s the only restaurant that serves the northeast Colorado town and the surrounding area. Weldona (population 104) is 13 miles northwest of Fort Morgan, along the only highway to nearby Jackson Lake State Park. The original Last Stand (Al’s Smoke House) back in the…
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Some fodder in the quest for rural Colorado teachers
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As Colorado lawmakers search for a solution to teacher shortages statewide, KUNC-FM public radio in Greeley has done some compelling research of its own on the subject. It’s a worthy accompaniment to pending legislation that would study the teacher recruitment and retention woes vexing many smaller school districts across the state – especially in rural communities. KUNC’s Ann Marie Awad offers an eye-opening, up-close look at…
