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Colorado’s National Guard chief reflects on improvements she led as she eyes retirement
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Laura Clellan will retire from her post as adjutant general of Colorado on Saturday with a ceremony that passes the responsibility of heading the state’s National Guard over to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert Davis. Clellan was...
Colorado’s Jewish and Palestinian leaders “cautiously optimistic” as cease-fire holds
Many Jewish and Palestinian community members in Colorado are watching the ceasefire in Gaza with a mix of relief, grief, and cautious hope. For some, it offers a moment to breathe. For others, it raises difficult questions about justice, loss,...
Colorado’s state veterinarian is warning producers about emerging disease concerns
The Colorado Department of Agriculture and state veterinarian issued a warning for livestock and poultry owners on Thursday as concerns around New World screwworm and Highly Pathogenic avian influenza grow. The state agency is asking producers to...
Colorado utilities, rural electric co-ops double down on climate goals in hostile political climate
The Trump administration has signaled its preference for fossil fuels, and in some cases, an outright hostility to renewable energy. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act clawed back millions of dollars in tax credits for solar and wind, and the...
City of Greeley set to pay CDOT $1.5M for US 34 Bypass improvements
The city of Greeley has finalized its partnership with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bring new interchanges to the U.S. 34 Bypass. The city council this week unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement with CDOT, allowing...
Colorado TV News Experiment ‘The Local’ Launches Pilot
A company behind an effort to reinvent local TV news nationwide has launched a pilot in Colorado. Here’s how I wrote about The Local for Harvard’s Nieman Journalism Lab in May when the company announced it would roll out experimental test pilots...
Despite the finger pointing, California and the lower basin, are doing our part for the Colorado River (Letters)
The Lower Basin is doing our part for the Colorado River Re: “California and Arizona’s water negotiators wrong to target Colorado,” Oct. 12 editorial The editorial misrepresented both facts and intent. In a perfect encapsulation of the us-vs-them...
(Guest opinion) Julian Guevara: Latino, immigrant and working-class Coloradans being hurt by budget bill
Colorado’s Latino, immigrant and working class families contribute so much to our state, and in the face of continued rising costs our communities need help. Yet recently passed MAGA-backed legislation, the Big Ugly Bill does nothing to lower our...
Sustainable jet fuel developer moving on from Lake Preston amid Summit pipeline delays
October 17, 2025 RICHARDTON, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – A sustainable aviation fuel developer plans to shift investment from South Dakota to North Dakota, in part because of delays in the development of the multi-state Summit Carbon Solutions...
Sustainable Jet Fuel Developer Plans Move to North Dakota
(Photo courtesy of Red Trail Energy via the North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) – A sustainable aviation fuel developer plans to shift investment from South Dakota to North Dakota, in part because of delays in the development of the...
Solar growth cushions Colorado River hydropower declines
In late May, as the outside temperature approached 100 degrees, Arizona’s top water policy officials gathered in an air-conditioned Phoenix conference room. Their purpose that day was to decide whether the state should extend a longstanding...
You've Been Warned: Consumer Reports Says These New Cars Are The Least Reliable
When people shop for a new car, they often focus on style, speed, or cool features. But for most owners, the biggest question is simple: Will the car be reliable? A vehicle that looks great on the lot can quickly turn into a headache if it breaks...
Colorado awards $7.3 million for geothermal projects
DENVER — The Colorado Energy Office has awarded $7.3 million to four geothermal heating and cooling projects across the state, expanding efforts to develop renewable thermal energy networks for schools, local governments and businesses. In Brief:...
Moose Calf Rescued from Breckenridge Skatepark by Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Oct 19, 2025 5:20 AM EDT Add us on Google Start the Conversation It’s not every day a moose calf makes a surprise visit at your local slab of stoke, but that’s exactly what recently went down at Colorado’s Breckenridge Skatepark. Yep! I don’t know...
“We’re going to have to do it ourselves:” Molina Yazzie’s case highlights gaps in death investigations in Indigenous communities
In many Indigenous families, someone holds the honor of being the best breadmaker. No recipe, no measuring – just hands and muscle memory. For Katrina Yazzie, that person was her cousin. “She was a good tortilla maker,” Katrina said with a smile...
Sustainable Jet Fuel Developer Moves Priority From SD To ND Amid Summit Pipeline Delays
A sustainable aviation fuel developer plans to shift its immediate investment from South Dakota to North Dakota, in part because of delays in the development of the multi-state Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline. The company added that it still...
Kansas college runner ended up 'on the verge of death' after 102-degree practice
It was a busy day for first responders around Dodge City, Kansas. By midafternoon on Aug. 7, they were working a collision between a train and a pickup truck, a controlled burn that got out of control at a scrapyard and a fire at a trailer park....
Colorado’s new benefits finder is helping thousands save on rising energy costs
In August, Colorado launched an online tool that helps residents determine what tax credits they qualify for to save money on energy costs. The Colorado Digital Service says the tool has already helped more than 2,500 residents find energy savings...
How the Relocation of Space Force Command to Florida Strengthens Digital Training Thanks to the Region’s Gaming Industry
This content is not written by The New Pelican With the relocation of Space Force Command to Florida, the U.S. space military service is presented with unique opportunities in the field of digital training. Proximity to Orlando—a recognized hub...
Invasive zebra mussels now found in upper Colorado River. What does it mean for Lake Mead?
No larger than a thumbnail or pistachio nuts, zebra, quagga and golden mussels hardly appear formidable. But what they lack in size, the freshwater relatives of clams and oysters make up for in their ability to rapidly reproduce and spread. For...