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...

Colorado identifies another measles case, with a new one in out-of-state traveler to the southern part of the state

Colorado public health officials say they've confirmed a new case of measles — in a visitor from out-of-state in southern Colorado. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Las Animas-Huerfano Counties District Health...

Pushback by counties on solar projects is challenging climate goals, Colorado officials say

Colorado must triple its wind generation and quintuple its solar capacity to meet 2040 clean energy targets and that will call for a lot of land — land developers say it is hard to come by in some counties. Counties make the land use rules and in...

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...

Colorado’s Front Range had a less smoggy summer thanks to cooler weather, less wildfire smoke

Colorado’s Front Range experienced another smoggy summer in 2025, but cooler weather and less wildfire smoke helped tamp down the region’s perennial air pollution problem. The federal government sets air quality standards for ground-level ozone —...

Colorado sues EPA over canceled Solar for All funding

DENVER — Colorado is joining 22 other states in suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency after the agency abruptly ended a $7 billion federal program that was designed to lower energy costs and expand access to solar power in low-income...

Fans get a star-studded sports equinox this year with Shohei Ohtani and Patrick Mahomes

The Athletic has live coverage of Dodgers vs. Blue Jays in Game 3 of the World Series. It’s Christmas in October for sports fans as the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL all have games scheduled Monday, creating the 32nd edition of the sports equinox. What...

Colorado Rep. Elizabeth Velasco seeks third term in state House 

Colorado Rep. Elizabeth Velasco, a Glenwood Springs Democrat, said that she will seek a third term in the state House in the November 2026 General Election. Velasco represents House District 57, which encompasses Pitkin, Garfield and parts of...

OPINION: ‘Colorado Schools Fund’ Making the Case for Market-Based Education

This op-ed by Mike DeGuire appeared on Colorado Newsline on October 17, 2025. In Colorado, the Colorado Schools Fund, is quietly playing a pivotal role in shaping not just the charter school movement but also the narrative, policy environment and...

Colorado health department using wastewater to track measles following early detection success

A total of 31 measles cases have been confirmed in Colorado residents this year, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. COLORADO, USA — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is now using...

Picks vs. the spread for Week 10's Top 25 games, including OU-Tennessee, Vandy-Texas

"Elimination game" will be a popular term for the next five weeks. A total of 30 teams in the Power 4 – including Notre Dame – have two losses or less heading into Week 10 of the college football season. There were no three-loss at-large teams in...

The Best Independent Gear Shops in the USA

There’s nothing like a good, old-fashioned gear shop, with a carefully curated selection of products and experienced, expert employees. These stores are home to a host of services, from used gear to rentals, and local employees with strong...

Colorado joins new public health alliance in face of Trump administration’s remaking of federal health infrastructure

Colorado is taking another major step away from the federal government when it comes to public health. The governor announced Wednesday that the state is forming a new alliance with more than a dozen other states led by Democratic governors. Gov....

Colorado Parks and Wildlife rescues young moose in Breckenridge Skatepark

Step aside Tony Hawk, there is a new skater on the scene. On the morning of Thursday, Oct. 16, Colorado Parks and Wildlife received a call about a calf moose that had gotten stuck at the bottom of a bowl at the Breckenridge Skatepark. While the...

Colorado hospital paused surgeries for a week after inspectors found hundreds of instruments covered in ‘dried blood and tissue’

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Sustainable jet fuel developer plans move to North Dakota amid Summit pipeline delays 

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 pipeline. Colorado-based Gevo had obtained a $1.46 billion...

In Praise of Dark Skies

Imagine looking up on a dark night to see a star-filled sky that seems to stretch out to eternity. That experience has inspired awe across generations—from our ancient ancestors, who etched the image on cave walls, to modern poets imagining the...

Wildlife meets halfpipe: CPW, Breckenridge town officials rescue moose stuck in skate park bowl

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) says they were called out to Breckenridge on Thursday after a moose calf got stuck in a skate park bowl. CPW says they worked with local officials and police to safely remove him. The...

Colorado Town With Worst Drinking Water Revealed

The Importance of Clean Drinking Water in Colorado There is one thing that every single human being on the planet needs: clean drinking water. Colorado is a state known for its commitment to the environment, but no matter how much effort you put...

Was Colorado’s constitution first published in English and Spanish?

The Colorado State Constitution was originally published in English, Spanish and German to ensure it was available to residents who were non-native English speakers. The constitution was drafted March 14, 1876, and approved by voters July 1 of...