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Colorado Republicans, Democrats disagree on how much progress was made during special session
Denver 7 - Colorado
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August 27, 2025
DENVER — Colorado's special legislative session ended on Tuesday after six days. The success of the session depends on which state lawmaker you ask. Governor Jared Polis called the session on Aug. 6 to address the state's $1.2 billion budget hole,...
Why the US government is trying to revive the climate change ‘debate’
Grist Magazine
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August 27, 2025
Should you be worried about climate change? The answer used to be debatable — literally. Way back in 2007, NPR aired a debate over the proposition that “Global Warming Is Not a Crisis.” The panel had six commentators, divided equally into two...
What the Colorado legislature did during its special session to tackle a $750M budget hole
The Colorado Sun
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August 27, 2025
Democratic state lawmakers voted this week to increase the tax bills of Colorado businesses and business owners by about $150 million to help close a roughly $750 million hole in the state budget. But they deferred to the governor for perhaps the...
One Colorado teacher talks about her job during massive changes
Colorado Public Radio
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Since January, many public-school teachers have felt their work scrutinized and challenged by new directives and policies of the Trump administration. There have been orders to eliminate illegal diversity, equity and inclusion programs and a...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife releases cause of death for hundreds of fish in Grizzly Reservoir
Post Independent - Colorado
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August 26, 2025
Rising water temperatures and declining water quality are responsible for the death of nearly 200 fish at Grizzly Reservoir in Pitkin County, according to the results of Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s preliminary investigation. Grizzly Reservoir is...
Ciscomani relaunches bipartisan caucus focused on preserving access to colorado river water
Tucson Standard - Arizona
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August 26, 2025
Juan Ciscomani, U.S. Representative for Arizona's 6th Congressional District | ciscomani.house.govJuan Ciscomani, U.S. Representative for Arizona's 6th Congressional District | ciscomani.house.gov Congressman Juan Ciscomani of Arizona's 6th...
Good for the athletes and the environment: A look at Folsom Field's new turf
Denver 7 - Colorado
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August 27, 2025
BOULDER, Colo. — The Colorado Buffaloes will kick off the 2025 season at home against Georgia Tech on Friday. It will also be the first game for Folsom Field's new turf, which features an organic infill aimed at helping athletes and the...
Colorado River talks stall as low water, rising heat force urgent reckoning
Environmental Health News
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August 26, 2025
Federal officials warn of power loss at Lake Powell as water levels continue to fall and states struggle to reach agreement on a new Colorado River allocation formula. Allen Best reports for Colorado Newsline. In short: The Bureau of Reclamation’s...
After Republican spending cuts, public media stations — including in Colorado — wait on money for emergency alerts
The Colorado Sun
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August 27, 2025
By Gabriela Aoun Angueira, The Associated Press Warning: This may be an actual emergency — as far as emergencies about emergencies go, at least. The recently defunded nonprofit corporation that distributed federal money to public media stations...
Colorado River Trail to close as wildlife officials remove invasive fish, reintroduce native ones
CBS 4 - Colorado
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In an effort to protect and reintroduce native fish, wildlife officials in Rocky Mountain National Park are closing several popular hiking trails along the northeastern end of the Colorado River this week.
Colorado youth suicide rate at lowest level since 2007
Denver 7 - Colorado
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August 26, 2025
DENVER — The suicide rate for Colorado youth ages 10-18 has fallen to its lowest level since 2007, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s (CDPHE) Office of Suicide Prevention announced Monday. In 2024, there were 39 suicide...
Like Reagan, Trump is slashing US environment regulations, but his strategy may have deeper impact
Alaska Beacon
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August 26, 2025
When the Trump administration announced it was moving to eliminate dozens of U.S. climate policies, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin said he was sending “a dagger straight into the heart of the climate change religion.”...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife ends search for wolf attacking livestock in Rio Blanco County
Post Independent - Colorado
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is ending its search for an uncollared wolf attacking livestock in Rio Blanco County after an unsuccessful attempt at killing the animal, according to a news release sent by the agency on Tuesday. The state wildlife...
Colorado Governor Promotes Psychedelic ‘Listening Session’ Being Hosted By State Agencies This Week
Marijuana Moment
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August 26, 2025
The governor of Colorado is inviting people to attend a “listening session” about the state’s legal psychedelics program this week. Wednesday’s event, hosted by several state agencies, “is a great opportunity to share information, hear feedback,...
Colorado River Trail to close for invasive fish removal at RMNP
CBS 4 - Colorado
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In an effort to protect and reintroduce native fish, wildlife officials in Rocky Mountain National Park are closing several popular hiking trails along the northeastern end of the Colorado River this week. After the removal of non-native fish...
One-on-one with Colorado Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet
Vail Daily - Colorado
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During his third term representing Colorado at the United States Capitol, Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet said the two most prominent issues brought forward by constituents are the growing lack of affordability and worries about the political chaos...
Climate Science Digest: August 26, 2025
Muser Press
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August 26, 2025
Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup (August 26, 2025), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Industry managed forests more likely to fuel megafires The odds of high-severity...
Biologists and fire fighters rescue native trout from Colorado fire
Hatchery International
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August 26, 2025
Biologists from Colorado Parks and Recreation (CPW) and San Juan National Forest, and neighbourhood firefighters, helped save 266 native cutthroat trout from the Stoner Mesa Fire. The fish are known as one of Colorado’s most precious natural...
Colorado wildfire forces weeks-long evacuation of state prison
KUNC - Colorado
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August 26, 2025
A state prison in Colorado has been evacuated for more than two weeks because of a wildfire. As the Lee Fire approached the Rifle Correctional Center on Aug. 9, the Colorado Department of Corrections began evacuating the 179 people in custody,...
No, Colorado’s New Wildlife Overpass Isn’t the World’s Largest. But It
5280 Magazine - Colorado
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August 26, 2025
The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. On a steamy August morning, standing atop a small hill just west of I-25 between Castle Rock and Monument, Chuck Attardo surveys the enormous bridge he’s...