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July 29, 2021

Solving coal debt offers a path forward

As American energy innovation marches forward, advanced energy technologies like wind and solar are plummeting in cost, rendering legacy industries like coal uneconomic and uncompetitive. Communities […]
July 29, 2021

The handshake economics of farmers markets

Farmers like to refer to it as “handshake economics.” The idea is for consumers to connect more with where their product comes from, and who’s growing […]
July 29, 2021

Our opportunity to connect the dots

We’re so excited for the upcoming Annual Conference, because it’s such a great time to connect with you, the members who are the lifeblood of Western […]
July 29, 2021

Canvassing goes deep!

As organizers, we face a changing world where the devices we have relied on for years now sometimes fail us. But a new approach to connecting […]
July 26, 2021

Job Announcement: Office Administrator and Bookkeeper

Posted: July 19, 2021 Application deadline: August 27 or until position is filled.  Western Colorado Alliance for Community Action is seeking a full-time Office Administrator and […]
July 23, 2021

The 2021 Western Colorado Alliance Annual Conference

Business Meeting starts at 9 am Keynote Speech at 11 am We’ve seen a lot of changes in the world over the past 18 months, and […]
July 16, 2021

Job Announcement: Community Organizers

Posted: July 16, 2021 Application deadline: August 21, 2021 or until position is filled Western Colorado Alliance for Community Action is seeking three full time community […]
June 23, 2021

Meet our 2021 West Slope Youth Vote interns!

If we’ve had a chance to chat in person, you’re probably aware of just how special the West Slope Youth Vote program is to me. I’m […]
June 18, 2021

What Biden’s “pause” means for us

[NOTE: This week, a U.S. district judge in Louisiana issued an order temporarily blocking the Biden administration’s pause on new oil and gas leasing on public […]