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Environment

Colorado’s early snowmelt is a preview of a hotter future
Drought

Colorado’s early snowmelt is a preview of a hotter future

Expect a longer wildfire season and major headaches for state water managers

March 23, 2026 • Sam Brasch — Colorado Public Radio
Parks and Wildlife Commission accepts petition to ban Colorado fur sales in ‘embarrassing’ meeting
Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Parks and Wildlife Commission accepts petition to ban Colorado fur sales in ‘embarrassing’ meeting

Commissioners voted 6-4 amid public pushback and criticism

March 12, 2026 • Tracy Ross — The Colorado Sun
Durango High School senior pushes cap-and-gown recycling program
Animas High School

Durango High School senior pushes cap-and-gown recycling program

Rising costs and environmental concerns drive effort

March 10, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

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