U.S. Forest officials say they may have to shut down some national forests in Colorado and Wyoming…and, Pueblo’s Urban Renewal Authority is expected to begin its search for a new Executive Director tomorrow.

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In Colorado Springs, the commission looking into Memorial Health System names a new chairman (Gazette, Business Journal). Ft. Carson soldiers return (Gazette, KKTV, KRDO, KOAA).

In Trinidad, officials are concerned about proposals that could reduce government revenues (Times). A state owned nursing home could get a one-year reprieve (Times). Census forms are returned by little more than half of Las Animas County residents (Times).

In Raton, officials with the planned racino are confident racing will begin by September (Range).

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A measure that would require more disclosure for corporations and labor unions who want to spend freely in Colorado’s elections cleared its first committee yesterday. The bill stems from a recent Supreme Court decision and passed along party lines. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

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After budget shortfalls and a failed ballot initiative in Colorado Springs, cultural services found itself on the chopping block. That means the Pioneers’ Museum, Rock Ledge Ranch, and other facilities and programs were facing closure. KRCC’s Kate Jonuska recently checked in with the museum and the ranch to see how they’re faring.

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Colorado Springs Congressman Doug Lamborn and Colorado Senator Mark Udall took part in a congressional briefing on the Warrior Transition Battalion at Fort Carson…The Colorado House approved a bill to create a committee this summer that could work with the federal government to resolve complaints between immigrant sheepherders and their employers…and, Aspen home prices also feel feeling the pinch of this recession.

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The Colorado Springs Business Journal reports on an uptick in apartment occupancy rates in the city, an emergence of other kinds of retailers in store fronts, infighting at in the commission taking a look at the Memorial Health System, and air traffic at the Colorado Springs airport. The new USOC building is set to open in downtown Colorado Springs (KKTV).

In Pueblo, methamphetamine arrests are up (Chieftain).

The Colorado Springs Gazette takes a look at how the economy is affecting Woodland Park.

The Penrose Water District has an election Tuesday (Canon City Daily Record).

In Raton, city officials are concerned about a budget shortfall for this fiscal year (Raton Range). The Range also updates issues with the planned racino.

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