Barbara Bynum
@bbynum.bsky.social
Former Montrose mayor and school board VP. Community activist and volunteer. Built a rec center. Proud mom to a couple 20-yr olds. Wife to a great guy. Western Coloradan for 20+ years.
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Worse than Kent State, really than any episode I can think of probably dating back to Reconstruc & earlier b/c
1. continuing, not 1 off.
2. organized, not individual ofcrs losing it
3. literally at hand of federal government, which is
4. immediately lying & circling the wagons to prevent inves.
1. continuing, not 1 off.
2. organized, not individual ofcrs losing it
3. literally at hand of federal government, which is
4. immediately lying & circling the wagons to prevent inves.
January 24, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Worse than Kent State, really than any episode I can think of probably dating back to Reconstruc & earlier b/c
1. continuing, not 1 off.
2. organized, not individual ofcrs losing it
3. literally at hand of federal government, which is
4. immediately lying & circling the wagons to prevent inves.
1. continuing, not 1 off.
2. organized, not individual ofcrs losing it
3. literally at hand of federal government, which is
4. immediately lying & circling the wagons to prevent inves.
What a fun ride the @denver-broncos.bsky.social game was yesterday!
January 18, 2026 at 6:21 PM
What a fun ride the @denver-broncos.bsky.social game was yesterday!
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My command of water law is part of why the Grand Junction Sentinel supported me, stating that "Weiser. . has the knowledge, gravitas and experience to put Colorado in the driver’s seat when" we are facing challenges ahead with the Colorado River Compact.
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October 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
My command of water law is part of why the Grand Junction Sentinel supported me, stating that "Weiser. . has the knowledge, gravitas and experience to put Colorado in the driver’s seat when" we are facing challenges ahead with the Colorado River Compact.
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I did a blood test that showed no immunity for measles. I’m sure I got vaccinated in the 70s. Clearly it wasn’t enough so I got MMR vaccine the same I learned of my lack of immunity. Easy.
As of the end of June, more than a third of Colorado’s reported measles cases were in people who had been vaccinated.
Why has Colorado seen so many “breakthrough” measles infections in vaccinated people?
As of the end of June 2025, more than a third of Colorado's measles infections for the year have been breakthrough cases in vaccinated people.
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July 11, 2025 at 3:41 AM
I did a blood test that showed no immunity for measles. I’m sure I got vaccinated in the 70s. Clearly it wasn’t enough so I got MMR vaccine the same I learned of my lack of immunity. Easy.
Our current weather is HOT and very DRY. The early morning thunder and lightening brought little moisture. Multiple fires 🔥 caused by lightning ⚡️. The rough terrain will be challenging for firefighters. This park is such a special place.
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Wildfires burning on both rims of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park; staff, visitors evacuated
Lightning sparked the two fires burning at opposite ends of the national park in western Colorado
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July 10, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Our current weather is HOT and very DRY. The early morning thunder and lightening brought little moisture. Multiple fires 🔥 caused by lightning ⚡️. The rough terrain will be challenging for firefighters. This park is such a special place.
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US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his strong grasp of the English language on Wednesday. But the African leader was educated in Liberia, where English is the official language.
Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa | CNN
US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his strong grasp of the English language on Wednesday. But the African leader was educated in Liberia, where English is the offic...
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July 10, 2025 at 12:54 AM
US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his strong grasp of the English language on Wednesday. But the African leader was educated in Liberia, where English is the official language.
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NEW: A spokesperson for Rep Jeff Hurd (R-CO) says he will support the Senate version of the bill. #copolitics
It's decision time for Rep Jeff Hurd (R-CO) who signed onto a letter saying he couldn't support Senate Republicans' deep cuts to Medicaid. #copolitics
July 3, 2025 at 2:32 AM
NEW: A spokesperson for Rep Jeff Hurd (R-CO) says he will support the Senate version of the bill. #copolitics
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75,000 Coloradans in Jeff Hurd's CD 3, 77,000 people in Boebert/CD 4, and 88,000 people in Gabe Evans CD 8 stand to either lose their health care entirely or face massive premium hikes as a result of the Republican Murder Bill. #copolitics
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July 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
75,000 Coloradans in Jeff Hurd's CD 3, 77,000 people in Boebert/CD 4, and 88,000 people in Gabe Evans CD 8 stand to either lose their health care entirely or face massive premium hikes as a result of the Republican Murder Bill. #copolitics
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The Bread Sandwich crumbles. His district has the most Medicaid recipients in the state and dozens of rural health centers will shutter if this horrible bill passes. He initially ran to primary Boebert because she was "too extreme". This vote shows there's no material different between them. Shame.
BREAKING: Colorado 3rd Congressional District House Rep. Jeff Hurd just told me he is a YES on the One Big Beautiful Bill. He was one of 16 House Republicans to sign a letter to the Senate in June urging no further Medicaid cuts from the house’s bill.
Story to come from our decently lengthy chat.
Story to come from our decently lengthy chat.
July 3, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The Bread Sandwich crumbles. His district has the most Medicaid recipients in the state and dozens of rural health centers will shutter if this horrible bill passes. He initially ran to primary Boebert because she was "too extreme". This vote shows there's no material different between them. Shame.
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Colorado will give $3 million grant to boost local naloxone supply as new data show drop in overdose deaths https://trib.al/eBcEwLN
Colorado will give $3 million grant to boost local naloxone supply as new data show drop in overdose deaths
Colorado will use $3 million from the state’s opioid settlement fund to provide the overdose-reversal drug naloxone to local organizations, Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Tuesday.
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June 25, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Colorado will give $3 million grant to boost local naloxone supply as new data show drop in overdose deaths https://trib.al/eBcEwLN
Our CO Attorney General Phil Weiser has continued to use the state’s opioid settlement money to help Coloradans. Naloxone access is vital to prevent OD deaths.
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June 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Our CO Attorney General Phil Weiser has continued to use the state’s opioid settlement money to help Coloradans. Naloxone access is vital to prevent OD deaths.
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“What really stands out to me now is that the biggest source of chaos is the president himself,” said Julian Zelizer, a professor of political history at Princeton University. “Rather than acting as a force to try to bring some kind of reconciliation, calm and stability, he is fueling the fires.”
June 14, 2025 at 8:25 PM
“What really stands out to me now is that the biggest source of chaos is the president himself,” said Julian Zelizer, a professor of political history at Princeton University. “Rather than acting as a force to try to bring some kind of reconciliation, calm and stability, he is fueling the fires.”
I’m disturbed by the continued trend against childhood vaccination. My child got pertussis at age 7 despite being vaccinated. It was awful. I can’t imagine a parent gambling with their child’s health.
In 3 days, the number of measles cases in a highly unvaccinated area of Texas has doubled. There are now 48 cases, all of whom are unvaccinated, and 13 of whom have been hospitalized so far, for a hospitalization rate of 27%. This is huge figure in epidemiology. This outbreak will keep spreading.
February 15, 2025 at 3:38 AM
I’m disturbed by the continued trend against childhood vaccination. My child got pertussis at age 7 despite being vaccinated. It was awful. I can’t imagine a parent gambling with their child’s health.
CDOT will close eastbound I-70 near East Vail on Tuesday Jan 14, 2025 starting at 9am for at least 6 hours. Detour thru Leadville option will add 90 minutes.
January 14, 2025 at 1:24 AM
CDOT will close eastbound I-70 near East Vail on Tuesday Jan 14, 2025 starting at 9am for at least 6 hours. Detour thru Leadville option will add 90 minutes.
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January 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
For live updates on the fire movements, red zone areas, and evacuation centers, download the Watchduty app on iOS and Android: apps.apple.com/us/app/watch...
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Great job to @michaelkarlik.bsky.social for keeping a straight face why reporting on this. Reading it is eye roll inducing. www.coloradopolitics.com/courts/10th-... 🏎️💨
Colorado attorney cannot deduct $300K racecar spending as business expense, 10th Circuit says
The federal appeals court based in Denver agreed on Monday that a Colorado attorney could not claim more than $300,000 in car racing expenditures as "ordinary and necessary" business expenses to be de...
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December 11, 2024 at 12:17 AM
Great job to @michaelkarlik.bsky.social for keeping a straight face why reporting on this. Reading it is eye roll inducing. www.coloradopolitics.com/courts/10th-... 🏎️💨
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November 26, 2024 at 5:57 PM
My contribution to @npr.org for add-free and bonus podcast content is the most feel-good subscription I have. Wish my contribution to CPR unlocked the NPR content.