Updates from our Alliance

February 27, 2025
West Slope Youth Voice students at work in a meeting

Not just learning civics, living it: West Slope Youth Voice heads to the Capitol

Our West Slope Youth Voice interns have met bi-weekly since early January to discuss bills introduced in the state legislature that could impact young people across Colorado.
February 27, 2025
Montrose County Commissioners

A bright light in Montrose County: Solar moratorium (hopefully) coming to an end

Thanks to our members’ direct involvement over the past few months where public comment was accepted, we have been able to persuade the commissioners to adopt several new policies that will make Montrose a discerning-but-welcoming partner in the clean energy transition.
February 27, 2025

Some changes in the Alliance’s offices

With the new year comes some staffing changes at Western Colorado Alliance!
February 26, 2025

Western Colorado Alliance demands air quality protections for entire state

In many ways, Colorado is leading the nation in rules to protect our air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, more can be done.
February 26, 2025
Photo of the Colorado Capitol

Finding our path in a challenging budget landscape

The 2025 Colorado legislative session will go down in history as a year of budget cuts.
February 26, 2025
Two hands clasped in a gesture of solidarity

Solidarity is the answer

Thank goodness the 2024 election is history. Now the real work begins.
February 26, 2025
Several teachers and children holding signs reading "Keep Kids Fed!"

Healthy Meals for All — from bill to ballot?

So far, 466 bills have been introduced and the 2025 Colorado legislative session is in full swing.
February 6, 2025

A legislative priority: Protecting the right to vote!

We are a month into the Colorado Legislative session. So far 330 bills.
February 6, 2025

Grand Valley Power members will see $13 million grant — if Trump follows the law

A $13 million federal grant, issued as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), will lower the costs of electricity for Mesa County's Grand Valley Power members. But the big question now is: Will the Trump Administration follow the law or break it?