Regional News

Backcountry skier caught, killed in avalanche near Breckenridge

31-year-old man from Colorado is 11th avalanche death this season

May 1, 2023

Weekly planner for May 1-5

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May 1, 2023

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Cloud seeding catching on amid Rocky Mountain region’s two-decade drought

Technique has been used around the world and in the Rockies for more than 50 years

April 30, 2023

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Lorelei Cloud is first-ever tribal member on Colorado’s top water board

Cloud, a Southern Ute tribal member, breaks down her ideas on water issues, basin tensions and possible collaborations

April 28, 2023

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3 teens arrested after Colorado driver killed by thrown rock

Zachary Kwak is facing a first-degree murder charge. Authorities say Kwak and two other teenagers are facing the first-degree murder…

April 27, 2023

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Colorado cities still not allowed to authorize ‘overdose prevention centers’

Bill’s failure comes amid a string of defeats for state’s progressive Democrats

April 27, 2023

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Colorado rent control bill fails in committee

of the panel’s Democrats joined Republicans to kill legislation: ‘This one’s really hard for me’

April 26, 2023

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Colorado could ban sale of gas-powered mowers and blowers beginning in 2025

a move would be a way to get real ozone cuts by 2026, when EPA demands kick in

April 26, 2023

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Unlimited candidate fundraising, spending in municipal elections could be a thing of the past

sponsors want to level the playing field

April 26, 2023

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Colorado falls to 43rd in national highway ranking

Transportation leaders have complained for years that the state’s highway system is woefully underfunded

April 25, 2023

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Weekly planner for April 24 – 28

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April 24, 2023

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Potholes beware: CDOT plans to amp up spending for emergency fixes

of Colorado’s roads and highways are in rough shape after a very snowy winter

April 21, 2023

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Colorado Democrats want to protect residents from the next spike in energy bills

Legislation would limit investments in natural gas, ensure ratepayers don’t pay for corporate advocacy

April 21, 2023

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Landlords must cap pet rent for residents under new bill headed to Polis’ desk

Democrats gave final approval, and now only need the governor’s signature to make it law

April 21, 2023

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Colorado legislature plans to form Colorado River task force

Legislative leadership are looking to a 15-member task force to recommend solutions

April 20, 2023

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Colorado gun control bills progress; semi-auto ban unlikely

A marathon hearing drew hundreds of people hoping to speak for and against legislation

April 20, 2023

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Ousted Behavioral Health chief cites ‘lack of support’ from governor’s office

State’s human services director will take over for Dr. Morgan Medlock

April 19, 2023

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Colorado going before the U.S. Supreme Court will test state’s stalking laws

it matter if someone intended their speech to be threatening?

April 19, 2023

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Man who threatened Colorado election official gets probation

Judge: Authorities had no choice but to view his threat as credible

April 18, 2023

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Colo. representative is running a bill to fix trailer park water

Legislation from Rep. Velasco would establish a new Colorado testing program to address ‘secondary’ water quality related to smell, taste…

April 18, 2023

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What Colorado water officials think of the federal government’s proposed Colorado River cuts

water agencies say the onus is on Lower Basin states to carve a path forward

April 18, 2023

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Falsely reporting an active shooter is on track to become a felony in Colorado

Bill 249 comes in response to an increase in fake reports

April 18, 2023

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Adam Frisch gets off to hot fundraising start in his 2024 rematch with Lauren Boebert

Aspen Democrat outraised the Garfield County Republican by nearly $1 million in first quarter

April 18, 2023

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Weekly planner for April 17–21

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April 17, 2023