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Fireflies are thriving in Colorado wetlands. Scientists want to shed light on why
Research could one day guide reintroduction efforts
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Prop. HH could change the future of TABOR and school funding
Gov. Jared Polis has downplayed idea that the measure will grow government funding for schools
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How to remove PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ from tap water without breaking the bank
National watchdog group recommends filters after federal agency finds the toxins in 45% of home faucets
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3 decomposed bodies found near remote campsite in western Colorado
A hiker made the grim discovery Sunday northeast of Gunnison
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Colorado Republicans call for special session to address bail ruling, high property taxes
last special session was called in 2020 to address economic consequences of COVID-19
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Colorado has 100s more wild horses than the feds say it should. So volunteers are hitting them with fertility darts
long-term goal is to control the mustang population on the state’s four herd-management areas with fertility control
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Two Colorado House Democrats sue their caucus, Republicans alleging open meetings violations
action is a rare intraparty spat spilling into public view and the courts
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Proposed change to Colorado GOP bylaws would make it easier to block unaffiliated primary voters
Closing Republican primaries has been a major objective of the far right
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What do ranchers, oil producers and bike groups have in common?
all want a say in new federal land management rules
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Weekly planner for July 10 – 14
0123 calendarcca Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town…
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Penalty for stealing a car is no longer linked to how much the car is worth
state law focuses on behavior of offender rather than value of vehicle
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Shining lasers at airplanes is now even more illegal in Colorado
A new state law gives local police more power to stop laser-wielding scofflaws
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Public workers who exercise free speech will be protected under new Colorado law
Employees can file claim of illegal retaliation with state agency
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Ute tribes fear effects of U.S. Supreme Court ruling in water rights case
Leaders say outcome weakens U.S. government obligation to keep promises made in treaties
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Colorado law allowing politicians to block people on social media may be harder to use than it seems
Legislature’s nonpartisan lawyers warn House Bill 1306 won’t necessarily prevent lawsuits
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Weekly planner for July 3 – 7
0123 calendarcca Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town…
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How to have a backcountry campfire in Colorado
short answer is: Don’t. But if you do, here are some expert tips
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Weekly planner for June 26 – 30
0123 calendarcca Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town…
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Red Rocks to revamp evacuation plans after hailstorm injuries at concert
A sunny day at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison in 2019. (Stephanie Wolf/CPR News) Red Rocks Amphitheater outside Morrison will immediately resume concerts while looking at ways to help people…
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Colorado taxpayers will get even larger refund checks next year than predicted
surplus is now estimated at more than $3 billion
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Biden wants to make conservation equal to ranching and mining. The GOP won’t have it
Republican-led House committee voted to withdraw a BLM rule it links to ‘Biden’s preservationist agenda’
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Wildlife officials issue warning following fawn kidnapping, moose’s fatal jump from parking garage
Reminder comes during an uptick of apparently inadvertent abuses
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New Mexico education scores rank near bottom
Mexico students show little improvement in proficiency since 1998
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11 years after creation of DACA, Congress trying again to give ‘Dreamers’ more legal certainty
Bipartisan group of lawmakers announce reintroduction of the American dream and Promise Act
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Colorado decriminalized psilocybin. Here’s your guided trip through what happens next
What’s the timeline? Is natural medicine right for you? Should you microdose?
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Weekly planner for June 19 – 23
0123 calendarcca Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town…
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Colorado is going wolf shopping. First stop: Washington
looking for donations for restoration project
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Colorado’s governor vetoed more bills in 2023 than he has before
Polis rejected 10 measures this year; his previous record was five
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Colorado lawmakers’ $42,000 average salary influences who drafts and votes on bills
A Colorado Sun analysis of lawmaker salaries as compiled by the National Council of State Legislatures
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Weekly planner for June 12-16
0123 calendarcca Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town…