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As I previously detailed in "The Green Dream: Zero-Emission Vehicles Big Lie," one of Governor Polis' goals for Colorado is a dramatic reduction in Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. To accomplish this goal, Polis released his "Roadmap to 100% Renewable Energy by 2040 and Bold Climate Action" report, which outlines what steps the his administration is taking to reach 100% Renewable energy by 2040 and reduce GHG emissions by 80 percent by 2030.

If you’re a consistent reader of The Maverick Observer, you know we like to keep our readers informed when it comes to bills passing through the Colorado state legislature and give you advice on what you can do to support a bill or oppose it. But you may be wondering about the big picture — how does Colorado's state legislature work?

When I was in college, I took a "Philosophy of Language" class that examined how language shapes our realities and impacts our ability to think. Think that's crazy?

Previously, we examined what it means for Colorado to be a "Sanctuary State" as well as the pros and cons that go with this designation. We also learned that Colorado is one of the top five safest states for illegal immigrants.

When I was 12 years old, I had a paper route delivering Albuquerque Journal newspapers in a neighborhood not far from my family’s house. Before sunrise each morning, I rode my Schwinn 10-speed bicycle to an empty Walgreen’s parking lot where a stack of newspapers was left for me. I quickly rolled them into tight bundles with rubber bands and then stuffed them in a vest containing deep pockets in front and back that I wore as I rode my bike.

When it comes to illegal immigration, you've probably heard the term "Sanctuary City" or "Sanctuary State," bandied about by both news pundits and politicians. You may have also heard that Colorado is one of 11 states classified as a Sanctuary State. But what does this mean, and what are the pros and cons of being designated a Sanctuary State?

The beauty of the mountains, the colors, the night, and the changing of seasons is a pinnacle of life in Colorado. Seeing it through the camera of Lars Leber and making it into a visage of both time and timelessness is an art.

It's no secret that Governor Jared Polis wants Colorado to become more environmentally friendly. In 2019, he released his "Roadmap to 100% Renewable Energy by 2040 and Bold Climate Action" report, which details the steps his administration is taking to turn Colorado "green."

In Part 1 of The Maverick Observer's "Colorado Gives Back to Veterans," we looked at how Colorado is helping homeless veterans and veterans who lack employment — two significant problems in the veteran community.

Did you know 51.8 million acres, or 78 percent, of Colorado land is used for some form of agricultural production? 31.8 million acres are private land used for ranching and farming, while the remaining 20 million acres are federal and typically used for grazing.