cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20948276

Archived at https://ghostarchive.org/archive/ln4rX

Prop 129 seems to have some good intent as far as increasing access to veterinary care and potentially lowering costs, but it seems like:

1. The people who would be most informed are pretty consistently against it
2. It seems a bit concerning to me after I did some research

For #1, even one of the advocacy groups presents statistics showing that fewer than half of vet techs in their survey agree: . And basically every professional association is strongly against it, for example:

• Colorado Veterinary Medicine Association
• American Veterinary Medical Association

For #2, among other concerns I see, one of the two colleges with programs is LMU, whose program is 100% online yet VPAs will be allowed to perform surgery. I don’t feel like someone should perform surgery on my pets without having some in person experience.

While I have no doubt that plenty of the advocacy for this prop is well-intentioned, I don’t think it’s likely to have the effects it sounds like it should.

Thank you for coming to my Ted talk.

Coal may be on its way out in Colorado’s power picture, but it’s definitely still here. About a third of Colorado’s electricity is still generated by 10 coal-fired power units around the state. That should drop to zero by the end of 2031 when Xcel’s Comanche 3 plant closes, but it’s still seven years away

You probably know the ingredients but how about these sources?

Guy sent me a mailer advertising Trump's "full support" and he won't shut the hell up on my John Oliver reruns. I wasn't going to vote for him anyway, he's a Republican, but I'm now personally invested in his loss.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/16255891

Colorado Republicans call for pride flags to be burned

I spotted these mountain goats today on the west side of Loveland Pass.

EDIT: Here's another photo:

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/16206332

Colorado officials reach $8.5 million settlement with woman who was left handcuffed in a police car that was hit by a train

Local Colorado officials have reached an $8.5 million settlement with a woman who was hospitalized in 2022 after being left handcuffed in a police SUV that was then hit by a train.

The city of Fort Lupton and town of Platteville, Colorado, agreed on the settlement with the victim, Yareni Rios-Gonzalez, according to a release from the Fort Lupton Police Department. The settlement amount will be split equally between the town and city and paid by their insurers, according to attorney Eric M. Ziporin, whose office represents the city.

Rios, who was a suspect in a road rage case, survived the September 2022 collision but suffered nine broken ribs, a broken arm and other injuries.

This payphone may be found at the City Market gas station south of Granby. It is pretty close to the Ski Granby Ranch. The phone had dial tone, no broken buttons, and rings when called. I was able to call a friend with it.

The phone number is (970) 887-9907.

Sawmill Road is between Ward and Gold Hill in Boulder County. It's very steep, and connects to Lefthand Canyon Drive. I didn't have a date stamp on this picture, but I took it in 2023.