Colorado lawmakers approve bill to classify nuclear power as ‘clean’ energy

A bill adding nuclear power to Colorado’s definition of “clean energy resources” won final approval in the state legislature last week. If signed by Gov. Jared Polis, the proposal, HB25-1040...

DATE: Mar 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

A Southwest Colorado town has carved itself into a snowboarder’s paradise

Silverton Mountain's stable of guides have proved their boards are efficient guiding tools, defying decades of ski-only history.

DATE: Mar 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Polis declares ‘Colorado Canada Friendship Day’ as tariff threats escalate

Governor says he lacks ‘sufficient transparency’ on ICE operations in state

DATE: Mar 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado veterans join nationwide protests against VA job cuts and health care reductions

‘Respect and support those who served’ one sign reads

DATE: Mar 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado lawmakers opt to keep Youth Advisory Council

The legislature did away with group’s ability to draft bills for consideration

DATE: Mar 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

University of Colorado among 50 facing federal investigations as part Trumps anti-DEI campaign

Agency said schools could lose funding over ‘race-based preferences’

DATE: Mar 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado is split into snowpack haves and have-nots, drought report shows

The northern mountains are loaded with snow, but to the south, paltry snowpack illustrates alarmingly high temperatures recorded in the past few months

DATE: Mar 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Boebert stands by ‘pimp cane’ comments about Texas Rep. Al Green

Phrase has led to censure resolution against her

DATE: Mar 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

American Airlines plane catches fire at DIA

12 people sent to area hospitals with minor injuries

DATE: Mar 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado gun restriction bill clears first House committee

Vetting process pared down, sheriff power expanded in amended proposal

DATE: Mar 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, March 7-10

Durango Police Department Monday 12:52 p.m. A large hazard, possibly a carpet roll, was in a southbound lane of travel in the 3000 block of Main Avenue. 1:43 p.m. A man was huffing s...

DATE: Mar 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Private Colorado 14er reopens after new laws add protections for landowners

A hike to the top of Mount Lindsey can now be done with a liability waiver

DATE: Mar 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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