Colorado’s John Hickenlooper says ‘some things just shouldn’t be for sale’ as he stumps for public lands on Western Slope

Selling off public lands is not an affordable housing fix

Deer in Colorado. (Courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife/Wayne D. Lewis)Spring is here and soon turkey hunting will be too. Like many Colorado turkey (and other) hunters, I depend on public lands for hunting, hiking, camping, canoeing and outdoor recreation in general. More importantly, wildlife species like deer, ducks, grouse, elk and dozens more need that habitat for their survival. With more than 23 million acres of public land, Colorado b…

Colorado’s John Hickenlooper says ‘some things just shouldn’t be for sale’ as he stumps for public lands on Western Slope

Colorado Sen. John Hickenlooper didn’t mince words Tuesday on the threat to public lands in the West during a tour of the Western Slope that included stops in Breckenridge, Eagle and Glenwood Springs.  “There are a lot of people out there that have never been to the West,” Hickenlooper said during a stop at the Eagle River Park. “They don’t give a crap. They think government’s too big and they’re just going to cut. Elections have consequences. T…

The sale of public land related to a $2.5 billion south Louisiana data center stirs controversy

A $12 billion data center project in West Feliciana Parish, hailed as a transformative economic boost for the state, has been marred by controversy as accusations of a sweetheart land deal are leveled against Parish President Kenny Havard and Port…

Colorado senate passes bill to protect public lands

Colorado lawmakers unanimously passed a bill in late March to protect public lands in a rare display of bipartisan support. Colorado Senate Joint Resolution 25-009 focuses on preventing actions that would privatize public lands. The bill reiterates the state’s commitment…