Solar panels ​go up at Grand Junction vineyard,​ Colorado’s newest ag and energy project; State said to be a hot spot for agrivoltaics, combining clean power and crop protections

On a crisp, sunny mid-October day, Horst Caspari, Colorado’s state viticulturist, oversaw solar installers as they placed panels above his vineyard in Grand Junction. Caspari expects the agrivoltaic system to enhance and protect his quarter-acre...

Five Questions: Former CU teacher, U.S. Air Force member is ‘86 years young,’ still helps community

Editor’s note: In our Five Questions segment, you can get to know a member of the community. If you know someone you think we should feature, let us know at newsroom@prairiemountainmedia.com. Rudy Dichtl has lived in the same house in the Boulder...

Businesses, livelihoods could pivot on how Denver voters feel about flavored tobacco products

It’s a Tuesday morning on East Colfax and there’s a rally outside a shop called Myxed Up Creations, which sells vapes, pipes and flavored tobacco products. About a dozen people are waving signs urging Denver voters to vote no on Referendum 310....

Five reasons to be concerned about the future of Colorado football

The Colorado Buffaloes suffered a significant 53-7 loss to the Utah Utes, dropping their season record to 3-5. Utah's performance exposed major weaknesses in Colorado's offense and defense, providing a blueprint for future opponents. The team...

This Is the Tech Chappell Roan Used to Combat Bots and Scalpers

When Chappell Roan began contemplating her return to the stage after the biggest year of her professional career — one that included a series of record-breaking festival performances and culminated in a Grammy for best new artist — she had a clear...

First reptilian hooves found in mummified dinosaurs from Wyoming

Paleontologists have revealed the first reptiles with hooves in the form of mummified, duck-billed dinosaurs found in Eastern Wyoming. Two Edmontosaurus annectens, called “Ed Jr.” and “Ed Sr.” for short, were initially discovered near the South...

Colorado football expert previews the Arizona game, makes a score prediction

Arizona got last weekend off, its final break before playing five straight games to wrap up the regular season. The same couldn’t be said for Colorado, but maybe it wished it hadn’t played. The Buffaloes (3-5, 1-4 Big 12) were crushed 53-7 at Utah...

Local law enforcement agencies advance use of Flock tracking technology

A number of law enforcement agencies in Sawyer County have advanced their use of tracking technology in recent months with roadside automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). These devices, sold by a private company called Flock Safety, collect data...

Scientists make stunning discovery in one of most pristine places in US: 'Significant'

Some of the smallest wildlife play extremely outsized roles in their ecosystems and globally, and now they're at risk. Recent research has found that insect numbers are declining rapidly, even in remote ecosystems with little human contact. Even...

Science National Geographic 10 night sky events to see in November, from fiery meteor showers to a super ’beaver moon‘

November kicks off with Mercury making a brilliant evening appearance, then continues with not one, but three meteor showers. The largest full moon of the year rises early in the month, while a later “micro” new moon offers ideal darkness for...

Colorado woman says she had to use technology to prove she wasn't a porch pirate

Harnessing P-Bodies To Direct Stem Cell Fate

A new study published in Nature Biotechnology shows that stem cell differentiation is linked to cellular structures called P-bodies, providing a potential means of controlling cell identity. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the...

K-State's Edwards still out vs. Tech, Romaine to play through hand injury

Kansas State will still be without star junior running back Dylan Edwards for another week, as an injury sustained in the first game of the season continues to be a stumbling block.Edwards, who was injured in Dublin, Ireland, following the first...

Wallach will improve life for Boulder residents; measures will erect barriers to affordable housing; big tech addiction (Letters)

Wallach is focused on improving life for Boulder residents I’m bombarded daily with news of the tumult gripping our federal government. While it’s a tougher call at the national level, we can control policies at the local level. The upcoming City...

Colorado faces a new era of wildfires in a warming climate

On Aug. 2, a lightning strike sparked what Gov. James Polis called a “disaster.” From early August to mid-September, two wildfires devastated communities in Rio Blanco, Colorado. The Lee and Elk Fires, which are now contained, left many Colorado...

Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball: 2025-26 Roster Review

The Lady Hokies take to the court on Tuesday to face off against Towson is generally regarded as a warm-up game. But the November schedule presents some real challenges for the Hokies. We’ll talk schedule things down below, but for now, the...

Scientific or psychic: What causes déjà vu?

Have you ever walked into a room that you’ve never entered before or engaged in a conversation about something you haven’t previously discussed, yet you’re struck with an intense sensation that it has already happened? You have no recollection of...

Colorado Volleyball’s Halloween Showdown: Matches vs. Baylor & UNC

No. 23 Colorado Volleyball (18-3, 9-1 Big 12) faces two tough matchups this week, traveling to Northern Colorado on October 28 before hosting No. 18 Baylor on October 31. The Buffs seek redemption after losses to both teams last season. With a...

Researchers in California Are Mapping Rural Heat to Protect Farmworkers

In the summers, the sky is jet black when Raul Cruz arrives at this Imperial Valley sugarcane field to start his day. He chops, cleans and bundles the crop, taking heed as the sun rises. It’s hard work, but so is starting at 4 a.m., even though he...

Guam eyes transformation into Pacific tech hub as GAMMA facility advances

Progress at Astro America's additive manufacturing facility is fueling a broader vision among local officials and educators: transforming Guam into a regional technology center that rivals established innovation corridors like North Carolina's...