RBC | Northwest Colorado is unlike anywhere else in the state. Our communities thrive on outdoor recreation and are sustained by industries that define the Western Slope way of life. But our communities also face challenges that demand tailored solutions: keeping health care close to home and affordable, protecting the[Read More…]
Tag: Meghan Lukens
Roberts, Lukens visit Meeker to reflect on the 2025 Legislative Session
MEEKER | With the 2025 Legislative Session now in the rearview, Colorado State Sen. Dylan Roberts and Rep. Meghan Lukens stopped in Meeker last week to host a town hall and share what they’ve been working on at the Capitol. From education reform and rural healthcare to water funding and[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Supporting students and schools in our communities
As Chair of the House Education Committee and your representative for House District 26, I am excited to share updates on legislation that will directly impact our students, teachers, and schools. This year, I am championing several education bills that address key priorities: improving classroom learning environments, enhancing school safety,[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: State Rep. Meghan Lukens, House District 26 – Getting to work for the Western Slope
RBC | As we begin the 2025 legislative session, I am honored to continue serving as your voice at the State Capitol, where my colleagues and I will spend the next 120 days tackling issues facing Coloradans. I am thrilled to share that the Speaker of the House, Julie McCluskie,[Read More…]
Interview with HD 26 State Rep. Meghan Lukens
RBC | If you have heard about a new push to support mental health programs in agricultural communities, it’s probably thanks in part to State Rep. Meghan Lukens, from Steamboat Springs, whose House District 26 includes Rio Blanco County. Lukens, a former high school teacher, took office in 2023 and[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Rep. Lukens update
As we celebrate America’s birthday, I am so grateful that our founders leaned on one another, trusted their fellow neighbors, and took a risk to create this great nation where we live today. As we remember their first step toward independence, I am humbled to have the opportunity to continue[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN – Lukens: Breakthrough session
RBC | Two years ago, you elected me to serve in the Colorado State House and stand up for Northwest Colorado. From Vail to Rangely, Oak Creek to Maybell, I continue to keep my commitment to the people of House District 26 to deliver on the three Es: education, the[Read More…]
Guest Column: Condemning hatred starts at home
While at the State Legislature, I often talk to colleagues about the Western Slope Way. On the Western Slope, we are proud of our way of life. We support each other. I am continually impressed by the dedication of the people who live in Northwest Colorado, I am proud to[Read More…]
County Fairs: A Celebration
By REP. MEGHAN LUKENS Whether you are a fan of prize pigs, storytelling quilts, or junior livestock auctions, there is something for everyone at the Northwest Colorado County Fairs. Like the agricultural heritage that our region celebrates, county fairs are central to our modern experience in this part of the[Read More…]
Guest Column: Speak now, and impact 2024 legislation
When I was teaching at Steamboat Springs High School, one of the things that we covered in my social studies classes was the concept of a representative democracy. My students and I would discuss the importance of leaders reflecting the wants and needs of their constituents. A truly representative democracy[Read More…]
Roberts, Lukens host Town Hall
State House District 26 Representative Megan Lukens and Senator Dylan Roberts of Colorado’s 8th District hosted a joint Town Hall meeting at Meeker Public Library on June 28. They fielded questions from RBC residents about wolf reintroduction (both Lukens and Roberts voted against.) Other discussions and questions revolved around water[Read More…]
Guest Column: Here’s to the future of education
Each year, our communities come together to celebrate the accomplishments of our youth who have graduated high school. I am so proud of all of the 2023 high school graduates in Northwest Colorado and our state as a whole. As a social studies teacher at Steamboat Springs High School, I[Read More…]
