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Colorado Establishes Water Equity Task Force
“2020 has highlighted the need to fundamentally address deeper societal issues — including equity in water policy decisions,” Gibbs said…
Colorado Lawmakers Approve Affordable Housing Measure
House Bill 21-1117 would let cities and counties require new rental developments to include some affordable housing units, a policy known as inclusionary zoning…
Colorado Investing $20 Million in State Park Improvements
This conservation-focused legislation will help direct funds to outdoor projects in Colorado that protect irreplaceable public lands and expand outdoor recreation opportunities…
Doctors Found Jet Fuel in This Veteran’s Lungs. He Can’t Get Full Benefits.
“There are black spots that are burns, particles all over; there’s metal. It was all scarred,” said Szema, a pulmonologist and professor who studies toxic exposures…
Bicameral Legislation Would Plant 1.2 Billion Trees on National Forests
“Our forests create jobs, provide clean water, and combat climate change by sequestering millions of tons of carbon. Yet, millions of acres are being ravaged by climate-change induced wildfires, droughts, pests…”
‘Working For Racial Equality’ Launches Storytelling Project
Some of us began to meet weekly to process our experiences with racism and to explore ways to dismantle it and to build racial equity into the foundations and systems of America…
More Coloradans Now Eligible for COVID Vaccine
Eligibility now includes Coloradans age 50 and older, people with high-risk conditions, and workers in food and restaurant services, manufacturing, the US Postal Service…
OPINION: ‘Zoning Snowball’ Finally Heading Downhill?
An essential reform for the prosperity and resilience of American cities is on the agenda in more places than ever…
Colorado Lakes, Reservoirs Still Free of Invasive Mussels
More boats requiring decontamination because of infestations of destructive mussels entered Colorado in 2020 compared to previous years…
Road Crews Begin Work on Wildlife Crossings on US 160
“This project will span for two miles in an area that has been identified as a critical migratory corridor for both mule deer and elk,” explained Julie Constan…
‘Colorado Humanities’ to Host Online Conversation About Rural Colorado, March 3
After the panelists present, the conversation opens to questions and comments from our live audience…
Southwest Region Chooses Tony Bonacquista as ‘Wildlife Officer of the Year’
“Tony can be found working tirelessly day and night throughout the year to help protect Colorado’s wildlife resources…”
OPINION: Mental Health, and a Nation on Edge
Sometimes, I look back fondly on those manic episodes of a dozen years ago — the seemingly inexhaustible energy and flashes of brilliance…
BLM Offering Online Reservations for Canyons of the Ancients Museum
“This service will help BLM staff operate safely, as well as safely accommodate public visitation to this incredible venue to the public…”
OPINION: The US Government, and the General Welfare
By contrast, the Constitution of the United States declares clearly, in its Preamble, that a key purpose of the U.S. government is to “promote the general welfare…”
Colorado’s Last Standing Coal Plant?
What will be Colorado’s last standing coal plant? It’s an open question. Xcel Energy, Colorado’s largest utility, wants it to be Comanche 3…
Colorado Democrats, Insurance Carriers Prepare for a Fight
“We know that we’re up against a very profitable, unfortunately, and very well-financed industry,” said Adam Fox…
Prescribed Burn Planned in Vallecito-Piedra Area
Weather permitting, burning operations in the area will begin in early April and could continue through early May…