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Over 200 newspapers were stolen from the Ouray County Plaindealer’s racks last week after they published a front-page story about a 17-year-old girl's allegations of being raped by teenagers at the home of a police chief. The top Republican in the Colorado House of Representatives is on probation for drunk driving and firearm possession while intoxicated. In Telluride, the Rascals child care program is grappling with staffing challenges amid a housing crisis. In the face of climate change, one Western Slope company is on a mission to transform people’s relationship to every drop of water by producing hyper efficient water products used in both camping and in the home.

State lawmakers are trying to reduce suicide rates by helping more Coloradans understand how to access prevention resources. Colorado's first "capture season" for the gray wolf reintroduction program has concluded, with 10 wolves captured in Oregon and released in Grand and Summit counties last month. Paonia’s Board of Trustees may not hold a ballot election this year unless write-in candidates submit an affidavit of intent before Monday evening. Yesterday, we heard from the president of the Western Colorado Migrant and Rural Coalition. Today, we meet Angel Gomez and Juan Ramirez, who work as pickers in our region.

Now its time for Rain & Shine, your weekly regional science update.

This week's episode features John Miller who is the Soil Health Program Manager through the Colorado Department of Agriculture. John was born and raised on a cattle ranch in Delta County, he has a background in engineering and prior to working for the CDA he spent over 11 years working for the Delta Conservation District teaching people irrigation water management in Delta, Mesa and Montrose Counties.

"I've always said Music is the great healer."

Grief counseling is being offered to Cedaredge Elementary School students in Delta County following the death of two local children in Routt County on Saturday. Coloradans receiving their Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) refunds will not be taxed this filing season. A heated debate unfolded during a Cedaredge Board of Trustees meeting over approving a liquor license for a new establishment, "The Liquor Vault.” People continue to gather across the region to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Glenda Strong Robinson, an associate minister and historian for the Second Baptist Church in Boulder, has very personal memories of Dr. King. The Colorado Republican Party endorsed Donald Trump for president this past weekend before the Iowa caucus.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is leading a coalition of state attorneys general calling on the federal government to roll back its drug classification of cannabis. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking people to be mindful of seasonal closures meant to protect mule deer and elk during their winter range activities. The state legislature reconvened last Wednesday and, by Friday, lawmakers had already introduced over a hundred and thirty bills. Homelessness is a growing issue in both urban and rural areas across the state.

On today’s KVNF Farm Friday, Lisa Young speaks with Penelope Powell, Executive Director of Valley Food Partnership and acting Chair for the upcoming Western Colorado Soil Health, Food and Farm Forum.A groundbreaking ceremony took place at Delta High School on Monday, for a bond project approved by voters on last year’s ballot.Governor Jared Polis gave his annual State of the State address to a joint session of the state legislature Thursday. Residents in San Miguel County have the opportunity to provide input regarding community mental and behavioral health needs. The Montrose County historic courthouse is getting a makeover at a guaranteed price of less than $14.8 million. One person was killed in an avalanche this week at Lake Tahoe’s largest ski resort.

Due to legislative changes in the state, several counties, including those in our region, will be delaying tax roll certification until January 24. The Colorado Dept of Education released its high school graduation and drop out statistics on Tuesday. The victim of a homicide that transpired in Delta last week was found buried on his own property. Lawmakers returned to the State Capitol yesterday for Colorado’s 2024 legislative session. The much anticipated co-working space at the Delta Library is now open with plans to open the maker space in the next few months.

Lawmakers are returning to the State Capitol today for Colorado’s 2024 legislative session. Delta County’s District 3 Commissioner Wendall Koontz announced that he’s running for reelection. A federal judge dismissed former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters' case, where she sought to block District Attorney Dan Rubinstein from prosecuting her in state court. Marisela Ballesteros is the first Cora Indian and Indigenous person elected to the Gunnison City Council.