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Hey Colorado, Keep Your Guard Up on North I-25 for Four More Years
For Northern Coloradans who commute along north Interstate 25, the old political chant "four more years" turns to a cry of fret at the thought of cone zones continuing. I'm sorry, my friends. We're in for it—and probably many more, as the Colorado Department of Transportation continues work on the I-25 North Express Lanes and other improvements.
When Will Western Colorado See the Most Snow This Winter?
The 2024-2025 Old Farmer's Almanac has released a 'first look' at the winter forecast for the Mountain West, indicating the upcoming season looks like a 'calmer and milder' winter than last year. Just a couple of weeks ago the Farmer's Almanac published its winter forecast calling for a 'wet winter...
Colorado's wildfire risk is so high a fire department struggled to find insurance to build a new firehouse
The Durango Fire Protection District was repeatedly denied insurance coverage for the construction of its new downtown firehouse earlier this year because of the wildfire risk. "We literally are a fire station building a fire station next to a next fire station between a river and a highway," Durango Fire...
Colorado Arts Spotlight: Things to do this Labor Day Weekend
As summer comes to a close, Colorado offers a variety of arts and culture events to soak up the last bit of warm weather and celebrate the arts. From fine art to car shows to live music spanning a variety of genres, there’s an event for everyone. Arts and...
Four Northwest Colorado centennial ranches honored at state fair
Four Northwest Colorado families and their ranches were honored for their longevity at the opening day of the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo on Friday. Centennial farms and ranches are those that have been owned or operated by a family for 100 years or more, and they are honored each year at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo through the Centennial Farms and Ranches program presented by History Colorado and the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
How one Colorado program is training health professionals on the front line of the climate crisis
Outside a nondescript, multi-building government complex in Lakewood, it’s muggy and raining on and off. Inside, a group of about two dozen people prepares to enter another world. They don hats and gloves and walk into a massive freezer, shelves crammed with shiny long cylindrical tubes. This is the...
We have no idea who forced the Colorado Legislature back to work this week
There are very few people with the power to force a whole state government to get to work. In Colorado, the governor is one of those people. We know his name. He generally has to be public about his actions. And voters can hold him to account. As we saw this week, others possess this […]
Southern Colorado Sees Cooldown and Scattered Showers Ahead of Labor Day
Pueblo, CO – Thursday is bringing a welcome change in temperatures across Southern Colorado, marking the start of a cooler trend that extends into the Labor Day weekend. Residents can expect a dip in temperatures, with highs reaching the mid-70s to mid-80s, depending on location. This cooldown follows a warm week and sets the stage for more comfortable conditions.
Colorado’s Brand New REI Store Is Now Open
After closing its location in The Orchards shopping mall a few years back, the popular outdoor and recreation store has finally opened another new location north of Denver. REI, which has been a popular destination when it comes to outdoor life and activities in Colorado since 1983, just opened its 10th Colorado location. Yes, Colorado has many outdoor-type stores like Cabela's, Bass Pro Shops, and Sportsman Warehouse, but REI just hits different to Colorado residents.
Wolf pack that attacked Colorado livestock to be relocated as reintroduction program stumbles
Wildlife agencies are trying to capture and relocate the first pack of wolves that formed under Colorado’s ambitious wolf reintroduction program after the animals repeatedly attacked livestock, marking an early stumble in the voter-driven initiative. The move comes only a week after state officials touted three pups born to the Copper Creek pack, which formed after 10 of the predators from Oregon were released in December over bitter opposition from livestock groups. The pack has at least two adults. The bid to capture them goes against Colorado’s wolf management plan that was adopted last year. It included guidance that relocation “has little technical merit” because it could create problems elsewhere if the animals continue attacking livestock. The plan calls for using non-lethal approaches, such as patrolling ranches with range riders and scaring away problem wolves, or killing them if necessary to stop ongoing attacks on livestock. Officials did not say where the Copper Creek pack would be relocated, nor whether they would be released into the wild or kept in captivity.
Colorado House passes property tax deal on third day of special session
A special legislative session on property taxes is nearing its conclusion as the Colorado House of Representatives voted through the session’s main bill and the Senate gave a provisional approval on Wednesday evening. That sets the course for a Thursday finish on the second special session concerning property taxes in less than a year. The […]
Claiming Colorado GOP chairmanship, Eli Bremer asks court to declare Dave Williams was properly removed
One of the two Colorado Republicans who lay claim to the title of state GOP chairman sued the other on Wednesday, escalating a battle for control of the party just weeks before ballots start going out to voters. In the days since a group of the party's central committee members...
More Colorado Schools Saying ‘No’ to Phones in the Classroom
Kids and instructors of every generation in Colorado have had to deal with ever-changing technology concerns. Some school districts are taking measures to address today's tech. One can see where it's good on one side, yet worrisome on the other. You want your child to learn while at school, but...
Colorado’s first gentleman disappears from social media following heated wolf debate
Marlon Reis, Colorado’s first gentleman, has deleted his Instagram and Facebook accounts after getting into a debate with several ranchers on a now-missing Facebook post. Reis is described as “a freelance writer, an animal welfare advocate, a father and the first First Gentleman of Colorado” on the governor’s website. During his time as Colorado’s first gentleman, Reis has often used his platform to advocate for wildlife and environmental issues.
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