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Emails reveal tensions in Colorado River talks

emails obtained by The Associated Press, one water manager said, ‘We're all headed to a very dark place.’

January 30, 2023

Budget writers fine Colorado Mesa University for exceeding tuition cap

Legislature told the state’s colleges and universities they couldn’t raise tuition for any in-state undergraduate students by more than 2%

January 30, 2023

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Weekly planner for Jan. 30- Feb. 3

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…

January 30, 2023

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Fee exceptions for journalists proposed for Colorado public records law

for retrieval could exceed $38 an hour next year

January 27, 2023

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What is meth contamination and how do you clean it?

residue was detected in the Boulder Public Library and several other public spaces, prompting all of them to close for…

January 27, 2023

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Colorado lawmakers look to AI to detect wildfires earlier

Proposal would create a $2 million pilot program to station cameras on mountaintops in high-risk locations

January 26, 2023

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Polis administration opposes new climate targets in Democratic-backed bill

Colorado Senate bill also includes permitting reforms, incentives for electric lawn equipment

January 26, 2023

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Heat pumps are having a moment in Colorado, but do they really work in the bitter cold?

Developed in 1857, tech improvements are making heat pumps a viable element in the contemporary transition to cleaner, more energy…

January 26, 2023

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‘Catastrophe’ would befall economy with national default, warn Colorado Democrats

Republicans faulted for politicizing a historically bipartisan process

January 25, 2023

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Nearly 25% of Colorado’s state lawmakers have landed a statehouse seat by vacancy committee

will be 24 lawmakers this year who secured a statehouse seat through a vacancy appointment

January 25, 2023

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Juvenile violent crime is rising in Colorado

Researchers are looking into the link between violent crime and teenagers spending more time virtually connected but physically alone

January 25, 2023

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As gas car sales drop, how many electric vehicles did Colorado buy in 2022?

Overall market is down, but the state adopts cleaner electrics and hybrids at a pace that makes leaders happy

January 24, 2023

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Emails offer inside glimpse of Colorado GOP showdown over embattled county leader

Back-and-forth exchange highlights tension between Burton Brown, Tonkins

January 24, 2023

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Net-zero federal lab set to open in Colorado in 2026 thanks to Inflation Reduction Act

A new, all-electric Food and Drug Administration lab will be funded through $79 million from the Inflation Reduction Act.

January 24, 2023

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Frustration grows over slow progress at Colorado’s gun violence prevention office

will offer first mini-grants 18 months after formation

January 23, 2023

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Colorado may end age-discriminating work questions

Bill 58 would put an end to asking applicants’ age

January 23, 2023

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Colorado middle and high schoolers could begin receiving annual mental health checks

a student needs additional resources, they would be referred to state-run program offering free therapy sessions

January 23, 2023

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Colorado regulators out of patience with oil well cleanup

K.P. Kauffman Co. says it will be in better financial condition if it sells northeastern Colorado wells to a company…

January 23, 2023

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Why the ground under Colorado solar panels is ripe for growing food

A Republican lawmaker joins Democrat-led push for solar agriculture

January 23, 2023

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Weekly planner for Jan. 23-27

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…

January 23, 2023

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Navajo Nation rescinds mask mandate on vast reservation

A sign urging safety measures during the coronavirus pandemic is displayed in Teesto, Ariz., on the Navajo Nation on Feb.…

January 21, 2023

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Rep. Lauren Boebert introduces bill to defund Planned Parenthood

act would prohibit centers that receive federal funding from performing an abortion, with exceptions

January 20, 2023

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First round of public comment reveals divide over Colorado’s gray wolf reintroduction is still wide

Colorado wildlife commissioners heard from ranchers and wildlife advocates hoping to influence the draft plan for bringing wolves back to…

January 20, 2023

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Democrats in Colorado’s legislature want a ban on so-called assault weapons

Gov. Polis may not be on board with bill defining assault weapon and the penalties for procuring or possessing one

January 19, 2023