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With Colorado River negotiators in a ‘conclave,’ other experts are on the outside looking in
Closed-door negotiations about the future of the Colorado River are at a standstill. The news of the day is that there’s barely any news. So, when more than 300 water experts got together for an annual conference this week, they had little to do...

Colorado Arts Spotlight: Fringe Fest is back, Boulder Opera announces 2025 season, the Colorado Music Hall of Fame moves and more
This week, Fringe Fest returns to Denver, Boulder Opera announces its upcoming season lineup and the Colorado Music Hall of Fame finds a new home in LoDo in Denver. Read on for your weekly arts and culture recap, plus find things to do and places...

Colorado takes aim at landfill methane to curb air pollution and climate risk
Methane leaking from Colorado’s landfills now rivals the annual emissions of a million gas-powered cars, prompting proposed state rules to limit the gas's release and its toll on public health. Jennifer Oldham reports for Capital & Main. In short:...

High uranium levels found in under-construction Colorado reservoir
High uranium levels exceeding EPA drinking water standards were found in Chimney Hollow Reservoir water. Uranium is leaching from granite rock used in dam construction. Northern Water is working with health and environmental agencies to address...
Interior official: States must reach Colorado River deal or face federal action
BOULDER, Colorado — A top Interior Department official said Friday that he expects the seven states that share the Colorado Basin to strike agreement on a new long-term management plan by next spring, but raised the threat of federal intervention...

Southwest Airlines opens expanded cargo facility at Denver International
Southwest Airlines has announced the opening of an expanded cargo facility at Denver International Airport in Colorado, US. This move is part of the airline’s strategy to bolster its operations and accommodate the growing demand at one of its...

Adorable Raccoon Rescue in Colorado Caught on Bodycam
An adorable rescue is going viral in Colorado and across the country. A homeowner was shocked when they noticed a family of raccoons inside of their wood-burning stove. Jefferson County Raccoon Rescue Goes Viral Across Colorado The homeowner did...
Fighting ‘The New Polio’ In An Era Of Defunded Science
The safeguards that protect Americans from outbreaks and pandemics are being undercut. Illustration by Lucy Haslam On an otherwise unremarkable September day in 2014, Luca, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle-obsessed 4-year-old, had a fever. Riley...

Longmont Teacher Selected as Semi-Finalist for Colorado’s 2026 Teacher of the Year
Julie Ahrens, a kindergarten teacher at Twin Peaks Classical Academy, was selected as a semi-finalist for the Colorado Department of Education’s annual Teacher of the Year award, alongside 21 other Colorado teachers. The Colorado Department of...

Can learning from past policy save future users of the Colorado River?
In 1858, the U.S. Army ordered Second Lieutenant Joseph Christmas Ives to provide the government with a better understanding of the Colorado River by exploring the length of the waterway in a steamboat. The New Yorker’s narrative of the trip is...

Sanders Orthodontics opens in Colorado Springs with state-of-the-art technology
While the newest orthodontic clinic in Colorado Springs just opened for business, the doctor operating the practice is anything but new to the trade. Dr. Brian Sanders opened Sanders Orthodontics in January 2025 at 415 W. Rockrimmon Blvd. in...

Denver drivers complain about skyrocketing parking fines for short overstays
DENVER — After complaints about skyrocketing parking fines, one member of the Denver City Council is considering placing a cap on the costs or potentially regulating private parking lots in downtown Denver. For years, Denver7 Investigates has...

Christian-Right Group with Colorado Ties Exports Anti-Abortion, Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric to Africa
Christian and conservative groups that fight abortion and gay rights in the U.S. and Europe are intensifying their work across Africa through conferences, activism and promotion of a “Declaration on Family Values” that express grave concern about...

Listen: Scientists say Denver is like Airbnb for miller moths, so don’t kill our guests
An untold number of miller moths, who have been hatching in the Great Plains, will fly into Denver in the days ahead as they flutter their way to the Rocky Mountains. Some Denverites will fear them – maybe even kill them. Others will celebrate...

Scientists Create First Genetic “Toggle Switch” in Plants, Opening New Horizons for Advanced Farming
Researchers at Colorado State University have announced a groundbreaking advancement in the field of plant synthetic biology by successfully engineering a genetic toggle switch in full-grown plants. This innovative technology enables precise...

How can Arizona cities deal with Colorado River cuts?
Central Arizona could face 'critical levels' on the Colorado River, and an ASU researcher says cities need to develop back-up plans to keep water flowing to homes and businesses. Some cities have developed a 'Plan B,' like pipelines or groundwater...

Uneven Tech Jobs Report Clouded By A Confluence Of Factors, Comptia Finds
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) “It is undoubtedly a challenging time for employers and job seekers facing uncertainty on multiple fronts" Post thi Tech occupation employment across the economy declined by an estimated 131,000 positions.2 With prior month...

Scientists drive into hailstorms to study extreme weather costing Americans $10B yearly
As severe storms once again soak, twist and pelt the nation's midsection, a team of dozens of scientists is driving into them to study one of the nation's costliest but least-appreciated weather dangers: Hail. Hail rarely kills, but it hammers...

Colorado DMV Issues Urgent Warning on New Text Scam Threatening Prosecution and License Suspension
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Lemley leads Blaze past Landry, Volts for first win in franchise history
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