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An audience of about 100 people listen to Executive Director Emily Hornback

Our Alliance Powers Forward!

Posted: Sep 4, 2026

File Under: News/Update, Featured

Issues: Alliance Milestones, Leadership Development, Legislative, Uncategorized, Western Colorado Alliance

By: Arn McConnell

Despite threatening skies, nearly a hundred Western Colorado Alliance members descended on the DoubleTree by Hilton in Grand Junction, having driven from four counties on the morning of Saturday, August 29. They...
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We see a cartoon schoolbus packed with diverse people and a banner above that reads: "Power Forward!" as they drive toward a beautiful sunrise.

Choose your concurrent workshop at Power Forward!

Posted: Aug 19, 2026

File Under: Action Alert

Issues: Western Colorado Alliance

By: Arn McConnell

Help us plan for this year’s Annual Conference by answering this question!

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A waving blue banner with twinkling stars reads: "POWER FORWARD!" Below, it says: The 46th Annual Conference of Western Colorado Alliance"

Sign up for Power Forward! as a scholarship attendee

Posted: Aug 6, 2026

File Under: Action Alert

Issues: Western Colorado Alliance

By: Arn McConnell

Each year, Western Colorado Alliance hosts our Annual Conference to convene with members and community residents. Included in the conference is our annual board meeting, lunch, a keynote speaker, and […]

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A data center is seen under brooding clouds

Join the effort to rein in reckless data center development!

Posted: May 14, 2026

File Under: Action Alert

Issues: Clean Energy, Grassroots Democracy, Legislative

By: Arn McConnell

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3rd COC Launch

Posted: May 8, 2026

File Under: Action Alert

Issues: Leadership Development

By: Arn McConnell

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West Slope Youth Voice students meet with Governor Polis in early 2026

Why learning about our democratic process is so important to students!

Posted: Apr 24, 2026

File Under: News/Update, Featured

Issues: Grassroots Democracy, West Slope Youth Voice

By: Arn McConnell

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The words "TAKE ACTION" appear over a photo (tinted purple) of protesters carring signs that say "Tax the Rich" and "NO TAX CUTS FOR BILLIONAIRES."

Make Colorado’s taxes fairer for working families!

Posted: Apr 7, 2026

File Under: Featured, Action Alert

Issues: Grassroots Democracy, Legislative, Uncategorized

By: Arn McConnell

In the Colorado State Legislature, the Joint Budget Committee has finished the State’s draft budget, and now it will move on to the full General Assembly for approval in the […]

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Over a plain dark blue background, text reads: "Action Alert: Protect Affordable Housing. ACT NOW: Urge the Joint Budget Committee to protect this proven, fiscally responsible solution to our housing crisis. In 2022, voters approved Proposition 123 to tackle Colorado's housing crisis with public funds — and it's working. The results speak for themselves. You can explore them further at prop123.works."

Protect Prop 123 funding for affordable housing in Colorado!

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

File Under: Featured, Action Alert

Issues: Housing, Legislative

By: Arn McConnell

Housing is still one of the biggest challenges facing our communities and right now, we have a real chance to protect something that makes a huge difference. In 2022, voters […]

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Register for Love That River!

Posted: Mar 27, 2026

File Under: Action Alert

Issues: Uncategorized

By: Arn McConnell

Enter the names of registrants here!

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RPC Workshop #1

Posted: Mar 10, 2026

File Under: Action Alert

Issues: Clean Energy

By: Arn McConnell

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