Author: By Tom Ramstack ColoradoPolitics.com
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Tipton, Lamborn: Is Forest Service prepared for Colorado fire season?
WASHINGTON – Two Colorado congressmen sought assurances from a Trump administration official Thursday that forest firefighting measures are adequate, as a blaze in southwestern Colorado forced the evacuation of thousands of residents. “When we’re talking about being able to keep some of the firefighters safe, when you get into the rugged terrain in southwest Colorado…
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Colorado Springs resident, USGS nominee Reilly promises ‘scientific integrity’
Senators at a confirmation hearing for geologist and astronaut James Reilly of Colorado Springs sought assurances he would not allow political manipulation to interfere with good science if he is chosen to lead the U.S. Geological Survey. “It has been my experience that good science is absolutely critical to the development of good policy,” Reilly…