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CLEER’s Energizing Climate Solutions summit brings ideas for green energy in rural communities to Aspen
Carbondale-based Clean Energy Economy for the Region, or CLEER, hosted a forum at the Aspen Meadows Resort focusing on green energy for rural communities. “Energizing Climate Solutions: Rural, Resort & Energy Transition Communities” brought climate policy experts together from around Colorado and the U.S., with the hopes of informing local policies on climate action.
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...
Food Bank of the Rockies announces competition for local businesses
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope is launching a competition aimed at businesses to support hunger relief efforts. The food bank said in a press release the Corporate Challenge, beginning on Sept. 1, asks for businesses to help battle those facing hunger issues.
Goltra Fire 100% contained, Highway 6 reopens after closure
Crews reached 100% containment on Thursday in the Goltra Fire burning in Jefferson County. The fire was likely sparked by lightning not far from Lookout Mountain on Tuesday.The Goltra Fire burned a total of 205 acres. The fire forced the closure of Highway 6 north of Interstate 70 and west of Golden. That portion of the highway reopened at 5 p.m. Thursday. During the firefight, there were no homes or structures near the fire and no pre-evacuation or evacuation orders were put in place. The wildfire was given the name Goltra because that's the name of the current or former owner of the private property where some or all of the fire is burning.
Many Children in Colorado Not Getting Care They Need
These days, we’d like to think that kids have it pretty good here in Colorado. Surely, things must’ve been harder back in our day, right?. Right now, kids in Colorado are getting aquariums that also have bowling alleys as well. Where was that when we were kids?. Many...
Oh Hail No: Several Feet of Hail Falls on Colorado
Colorado's weather has been pretty crazy lately. So much so, that the town of Cascade, Colo. was blanketed in feet of hail reminiscent of a cool winter snow. Not only was the town covered in hail, but the frozen pellets cooled the air enough to create hail fog. How is...
Report: Colorado kids struggle with education, health care, housing
(The Center Square) – Many Colorado children are adversely affected by the state’s economic environment, affordability of health care and quality of education, according to an annual report from a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization. “KIDS COUNT in Colorado!” the 31st annual report from the Colorado Children’s Campaign, is a 144-page report on the well-being of children at the state and county levels. It includes information on youth mental health, family health and economics, early childhood learning and development and youth success. ...
Four Colorado Teens Create Innovative ‘Project Deer’ Device
Over the past 10 years, approximately 3,300 wildlife collisions have been reported to the Colorado Department of Transportation each year, with another 2,000 to 4,000 collisions that go undocumented. Most wildlife vs. vehicle accidents on Colorado's roadways involve deer and elk. These types of collisions are not uncommon elsewhere in...
Colorado River ‘positive’ for invasive zebra mussels as wildlife officials hunt for source
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials have launched an extensive monitoring and public outreach plan following the detection of invasive zebra mussel larvae in several locations along the Colorado River near Grand Junction last month. But their next steps will depend on what they learn about the extent and the source of the invasive population, which […]
Denver metro in 'severe drought' as 2.2 million Coloradans face 'abnormally dry' conditions
The drought situation in Colorado has eased up a bit over the last couple of weeks, with 52.79 percent of the state now considered to be 'abnormally dry' or in a phase of technical drought as of August 20, according to the US Drought Monitor. Of that 52.79 percent, just 8.27 percent of the state is categorized as one of the four states of drought, with most of that area considered to be experiencing the least serious first stage. While over half of the state...
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