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$129 million from EPA flows to Colorado to decarbonize, cut climate pollution
(The Center Square) – Hundreds of millions of federal taxpayer dollars will be flowing into Colorado to reduce carbon emissions while the University of Colorado creates a high-ranking position for sustainability. The Environmental Protection Agency awarded the state $129 million to improve air quality. The money will be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by expanding methane monitoring, investing in new methane capture initiatives, and incentivizing large commercial buildings to decarbonize, according to information from Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis. ...
Colorado Dropped Medicaid Enrollees as Red States Have, Alarming Advocates for the Poor
Colorado stands out among the 10 states that have disenrolled the highest share of Medicaid beneficiaries since the U.S. government lifted a pandemic-era restriction on removing people from the health insurance program. It’s the only blue state in a cluster of red states with high disenrollment rates — a group...
City of Pueblo asking citizens to file complaints against Black Hill Energy proposed rate increase
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) - On Monday, July 22, the Pueblo City Council unanimously passed a resolution in opposition to Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC’s request before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission to raise electrical rates within the City of Pueblo. The proposed increase would tag on an average of $20 dollars to residential bills, and The post City of Pueblo asking citizens to file complaints against Black Hill Energy proposed rate increase appeared first on KRDO.
Ethics complaints against Pueblo city councilor unanimously dismissed
Former city councilman Chris Nicoll's two ethics complaints against Councilor Dennis Flores were unanimously dismissed by Pueblo City Council on July 22. Nicoll had accused Flores, a councilman representing Pueblo at-large, of nepotism and religious discrimination after Flores voted in favor of appointing Chuck Hernandez to a city council vacancy in February and later, after Hernandez resigned from the seat, did not support Nicoll for the position based on Nicoll's affiliation with the conservative Christian group Forging...
Health Officials Are Investigating A Case Of The Bubonic Plague In The US
Health safety is a big factor when traveling, even if it doesn’t always come up in conversation. While people may assume that they are always safe when abroad, that may not always be the case. Going to unfamiliar places sometimes means encountering unfamiliar illnesses or health risks. This is something to be conscious of, especially since illnesses can have scary symptoms, have variants, and resurge. One example is the recently confirmed case of a sickness from the early Renaissance era in the United States, the bubonic plague.
Attorney: Client was wrongly convicted of murder due to CBI analyst's misconduct
An attorney is asking CBI to expand its investigation into a former DNA analyst, who is under investigation for allegedly falsifying samples, after he says his client was wrongly convicted.
Treacherous mountain pass in Colorado closed 'until further notice' due to rollover crash
UPDATE: The San Miguel County Sheriff's Office has reopened the road, as of Thursday afternoon. Experienced four-wheel-drive enthusiasts headed to Telluride may have to be patient when it comes to checking the notorious Black Bear Pass route off their bucket list. According to the San Miguel County Sheriff's Office, the rough and narrow pass known for its technical nature and big exposure has been closed until further notice as of...
Palmer Park VASA Fitness set to be the largest in company history
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — VASA Fitness will host a grand opening celebration at its newest location on the southeast side of Colorado Springs, which will become the largest facility in the company’s history. The new 68,000-square-foot facility is located at 5885 Palmer Park Boulevard, taking the place of a vacant Kmart store at the corner of […]
'Treasure hunter' finds $200,000 prize at Colorado diner, hunt for $1.2 million prize begins
"Find the lamp, change your life," reads the opening text on the Treasure Games website, with a family recently finding a reward worth $200,000 in Colorado as part of the company's most recent challenge. Treasure Games has a goal of "spreading more wealth to more people around the world," hosting...
Mayor Mobolade addresses homelessness, city issues
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Mayor Yemi Mobolade hosted his July brief about his long-term plans on infrastructure, park, and public safety on Tuesday, July 23. During the press brief, Mayor Mobolade listed homelessness being the number one issue he and city officials are working to address. “We have made a lot of progress over the last […]
Rep. Caraveo votes with Republicans 'strongly condemning' Vice President Kamala Harris
ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. — When it comes to immigration, Rep. Yadira Caraveo has been all over the map. Three years after calling on the Biden administration to defund ICE, Caraveo joined Republicans on Thursday in “strongly condemning” the Biden administration for failing to secure the border. The...
Why July is the Busiest Time All Summer for Colorado Police
Late July is one of the busiest times all year for Colorado's police officers and the Highway Patrol. From Grand Junction to Denver, Coloradans are about to see an uptick in the flashing red and blue lights along the sides of our roads and highways. What makes late July such...
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