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DAVID BLACKMON: Attorney Exposes Real Goal Of Climate Lawfare Movement
The energy sector has long been a lightning rod for policy battles, but few moments crystallize the tension between environmental activism and economic reality quite like David Bookbinder’s recent admission. A veteran litigator who’s spent years...

Rejected at ballot box, Democrats take climate change to court
Democratic Party policies were soundly rejected by voters last November, so activists are turning to courts at the state, federal, and international levels to impose costly and painful climate change policies on consumers. But there are signs that...

Manny Rutinel has said a lot about the meat and dairy industries. Now he wants to represent Colorado’s ag capital in Congress.
A Democratic state representative running in Colorado’s highly competitive 8th Congressional District, which is one of the state’s ranching and agricultural centers, has a long history of raising questions about the production and consumption of...

Denver7 breaks down both sides of Denver Ballot Issue 2D
DENVER — Denver voters will soon decide the future of the Vibrant Denver bond, a $950 million bond package that would invest in infrastructure throughout the Mile High City. Voters will consider five ballot issues — 2A through 2E — that involve...

Notables: 25 years of Legislative Bills that Shaped Colorado
Coloradans have always had a knack for voting with their conscience, not just their party. From the State Capitol to the ballot box, our history shows a consistent theme: we care about people. Over the past twenty-five years, voters and lawmakers...

Backcountry rescues are complex. Meet the specialized Colorado Search and Rescue coordinators behind them.
DENVER — Responses to Colorado's backcountry emergencies are complex, and often include a myriad of personnel and resources. And behind the scenes of many of them is a special group of experts — all volunteers — who make sure all the pieces are in...

The 10th Tire Recycling Conference to be held May 12-14 in Denver
Washington, DC – The Tire Recycling Foundation (TRF) announced the theme for the 10th Tire Recycling Conference, happening May 12-14, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. The theme, “Tread Boldly: Advancing Tire Recycling Through Collective Innovation,”...

Denver struggles to match Colorado’s EV adoption surge
Colorado has quietly surged to the front of the electric vehicle race, now leading the country in EV sales growth; a surprising shift in a space long dominated by states like California. EVs are no longer a futuristic promise. They are a...
What role does climate change play in extreme weather events like flooding at Vallecito?
Fall floods not uncommon, but severity can be made worse by warming atmosphere, scientists say An excavator stabilizes the banks of Vallecito Creek after floodwaters receded following several days of flooding in the area. The storms that caused...

Sustainable startup Electra inks deals with Meta, others to scale low-carbon iron
Dive Brief: Low-carbon iron startup Electra announced Tuesday that it has secured advance purchase agreements for its iron product from U.S. steelmaker Nucor and steel trader Toyota Tsusho, and its first environmental attribute credits will be...

Climate-Warming Methane Emissions from the World’s Biggest Livestock Companies Are Bigger Than From Major Oil and Gas Companies
The world’s biggest meat and dairy companies are responsible for emitting more climate-warming methane than all of the countries in the European Union and United Kingdom combined, according to a new assessment published Monday. Livestock, mostly...
Colorado among states that sued over solar cancellations
Colorado Joins 23 States in Solar Grant Lawsuit At least 23 states, including Colorado, have filed suit against the Trump administration after it canceled $7 billion in nationwide solar grants meant to expand renewable energy access for low-income...

Colorado health department to text parents of young children who are overdue for measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines
DENVER (KKTV) - If you’re a parent of a Colorado child ages 4-6, you may be getting an important message from the state health department! The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced Tuesday that it would be texting...

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Utah Mammoth (8:00 p.m.)
The Colorado Avalanche have been busy this morning announcing the release and sale of the much-anticipated Quebec Nordiques alternate jersey. Still, they will be even busier tonight at the newly renovated Delta Center in Utah as they play the...

Your guide to Colorado's state and local elections in November
Election Day is next month and Colorado voters will be able to cast their votes on two propositions dealing with school lunch funding. When is Election Day and how early can I vote? Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4 this year. Polls are open from 7...

America's dreamiest ranch that sits on 400 pristine acres of Colorado land lists for $15m
A breathtaking Colorado ranch surrounded by towering mountains and pristine ponds has hit the market for $15million. The 411-acre Ranch on Sweetwater is located in Gypsum, about two hours from the Rocky Mountains. The property boasts a carefully...

Mediation ordered for Denver Water, environmental group over turbulent Gross Dam project
Denver Water and Save the Colorado must enter mediation at the end of the month to see if a deal is possible on the mid-project challenge to the water utility’s $531 million dam raising underway at Gross Reservoir in Boulder County, according to...

Colorado is now testing for measles in wastewater
Testing wastewater was a key tool for detecting COVID-19 as that virus rampaged through the U.S. and Colorado when the pandemic hit. Now, water treatment utilities and public health officials are joining forces to track, and for the first time in...

Replay Sports Cards Expands West To Colorado With New Shop Opening
October 21, 2025 // Franchising.com // DENVER – Replay Sports Cards (“Replay”) is officially bringing its signature blend of community and collecting to the Denver area with the opening of its first shop in Colorado. Located at The Stanley...
Planned Trump staffing cuts loom over National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife, Land Management
Cuts to the federal agencies that manage national parks, science and public lands are expected to result in firings across the West, Southeast and Great Lakes, among other places, Trump administration plans reveal. In a court filing this week, the...