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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

July 7, 2023

Weekly planner for July 10 – 14

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July 7, 2023

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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

July 6, 2023

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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

July 6, 2023

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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

July 4, 2023

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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

July 4, 2023

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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

July 3, 2023

Regional News

Weekly planner for July 3 – 7

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July 3, 2023

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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

June 30, 2023

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Weekly planner for June 26 – 30

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June 23, 2023

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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…

June 23, 2023

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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

June 23, 2023

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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’

June 22, 2023

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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

June 22, 2023

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New Mexico education scores rank near bottom

Mexico students show little improvement in proficiency since 1998

June 20, 2023

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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

June 19, 2023

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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?

June 19, 2023

Regional News

Weekly planner for June 19 – 23

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June 16, 2023

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Colorado is going wolf shopping. First stop: Washington

looking for donations for restoration project

June 16, 2023

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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

June 12, 2023

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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

June 12, 2023

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Weekly planner for June 12-16

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June 12, 2023

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Lauren Boebert sued for defamation in federal court by activist

Colorado lawsuit, filed by David Wheeler of American Muckrakers PAC, cites state’s anti-SLAPP statute

June 9, 2023

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Colorado cities may have to eliminate ‘growth caps’ under new state law

Gov. Jared Polis signed legislation: ‘We must all work together to create more housing’

June 8, 2023