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Should all Colorado substitute teachers be members of PERA? The question is headed to court.
A group of five Colorado school districts has turned to the courts to fight a new policy that would allow substitute teachers they hire through outside staffing agencies to benefit from the state’s retirement system. The policy, school districts say, could cost them millions of dollars worth of retirement...
State adopts controversial rule that makes it harder to expand and build new highways — here's what's happened since
In a bold move, Colorado has made it harder to widen highways or build new ones — all to reduce pollution output. The policy puts people and the planet before pavement, marking an important shift in transportation priorities, according to the New York TImes. The rule, adopted in 2021,...
Colorado wolves killed livestock in June and July this year, a first for state
For the first time since a wolfpack reestablished in Colorado in 2021, wolves have killed livestock in June and July. Four confirmed wolf kills have occurred in a four-week stretch, and the last three happened in the county that has become the latest hot spot: Routt. Routt is just west of Grand and...
Major Change Coming To Targets In Colorado Next Week
Target, which is one of the most popular shopping chains across Colorado, is implementing a major change next week that will certainly affect some shoppers. Target Stores in Colorado Brace for Significant Change Coming Soon. With many locations from border to border, Colorado shoppers are huge fans of shopping at...
Coloradans Are Furious About Latest Costco Membership Change
I have been going to Costco for nearly 10 years. Many Colorado residents have been dedicated to the big box retailers for long periods of time. Costco is great because you buy in bulk and will save a lot of money most of the time. Costco is unique because each shopper has to pay for a membership. I have saved so much money over the years that I have no problem paying the $60 annual membership fee.
Jeffco will pilot new programs, including a welcome center bus, to better serve immigrant students
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox.An influx of immigrant students last year left the Jeffco school district scrambling to meet their needs. So this fall, officials are piloting new programs and support to help newcomer students.The school district is piloting a series of changes, including new staff, resources, and curriculum materials, as well as a new welcome center bus, after hundreds of immigrant students arrived throughout the past school year. The district is planning for the surge to continue into...
Heat is easing, and some showers could help to further tame the heat
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - We’re not as hot as the past five days have been, but that’s not to say we aren’t hot. More cooling could be helped along by some showers and thunderstorms, but we won’t all get that rain. Stormy Spots This Evening.
A Coal Community Without Coal
Colorado legislators said coal communities should be helped in the energy transition. This agreement with Craig and Moffat County provides a picture of what that looks like in practice. No other place in Colorado may be so dependent upon one company, one industry, as Craig and Moffat County. Snow matters...
Famous Colorado Saloon And Concert Hall Closing After 42 Years
After more than four decades of entertaining fans from Colorado and beyond, this legendary and iconic Saloon and Concert Venue in Colorado is being forced to close its doors. End of an Era: Popular Colorado Saloon Closes Its Doors After 42 Years. After more than four decades as a staple...
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