Impacts of Recent Federal and State Actions on Natural Disaster Preparedness and Response on Health

Introduction What used to be rare extreme weather events have increased in both intensity and frequency due to climate change. August 29, 2025 marked the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall in the Gulf Coast region of the U.S....

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...

Colorado Wildlife is on the move and crossing roadways

Human Factors Outweigh Climate in Depleting Arizona’s Water Supply

A study led by University of Arizona researchers shows that decades of groundwater pumping by humans has depleted Tucson-area aquifers far more than natural climate variation. Published in the journal Water Resources Research, the study provides...

‘Zombie’ Rabbits With Black Horns and Mouth Tentacles Spotted in Colorado Backyards, Experts Explain What’s Behind the Frightening Look

FORT COLLINS, COLORADO — Residents across northern Colorado are reporting sightings of strange-looking rabbits with black horns and tentacle-like growths emerging from their heads and mouths — sparking viral online reactions and comparisons to...

Colorado is a leader in wildlife crossings but funding cuts threaten protections

This article was originally published by Colorado Newsline. Hank Lacey Colorado Newsline Colorado will soon make history with a long-awaited wildlife crossing project on Interstate 25, but the state faces fiscal headwinds in continuing its plan to...

‘Love Is Blind’ star shocks cast with surprise baby reveal at reunion

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Is Telluride ready to ‘chuck Chuck?’ Why the opulent ski town turned on the resort’s longtime owner

TELLURIDE — Chuck Horning was nowhere to be found. It was 11 a.m. on April 1 and Telluride’s Town Council sat in its chambers in Rebekah Hall. The meeting agenda that day called for an hour-long update from Horning, the longtime owner of...

The Playbook: Lineup locks, Shadow Reports for Week 9

Welcome to The Playbook for Week 9, which kicks off Thursday with the Ravens at the Dolphins. This column features score projections, over/unders, win probabilities, and, of course, easily digestible fantasy advice for seasonlong leagues and DFS....

Join GCSTIMES at The Hospitality Show 2025 in Colorado

As winter approaches, GCSTIMES is bringing more than just innovation to the heart of hospitality — we’re bringing warmth, creativity, and sustainability to the forefront. Join us at The Hospitality Show 2025, taking place October 26–28, 2025, at...

Shift gets old, polluting cars off the road for good. Here’s how it’s helping Colorado auto parts dealers. 

HENDERSON — For 80 years now, mechanics have been pulling parts off junked cars perched on battle-worn lifts at Stadium Auto Parts, cleaning and tagging every intact gearbox, radiator or alternator for a second or third life after resale....

Rams Head North for Border War Battle with the Cowgirls

Colorado State's women's swimming and diving team is gearing up for a competitive clash against Wyoming on October 31. This high-stakes rivalry meet comes as the Rams carry a strong momentum, having a perfect 2-0 record this season with recent...

'Excessive restraint' among concerns at Southern Colorado youth treatment center, report says

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — A new report from Disability Law Colorado documents concerns of dangerous conditions at Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center, a psychiatric residential treatment facility in Cañon City. Disability Law Colorado,...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeking input from Northwest region

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking for public input on proposed changes to 12 potential big game regulations in Northwest Colorado, the region that includes Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley. The survey for feedback, which can be found at...

Colorado Democrats press Trump administration on $600M in canceled energy projects 

Democratic members of Colorado’s federal delegation in Congress are demanding answers from President Donald Trump’s administration after it canceled over $600 million in energy projects for the state. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of...

CDOT unveils plans for Federal Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit system

DENVER — If you live, work, or take the bus on Federal Boulevard, you’ll soon see big changes designed to make your daily trip safer and quicker. The Colorado Department of Transportation has initiated an environmental review and design work for a...

Slashing methane emissions is the climate’s emergency brake | Opinion

We often hear about the warming risks of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. But that’s not the only greenhouse gas we need to worry about after this brutally hot summer. Methane levels in the atmosphere are still rising at a record pace, despite...

Shadow Mountain Lake: A pristine Colorado mountain pool or a science experiment for fish?

Michael Booth The Colorado Sun SHADOW MOUNTAIN LAKE — The mountain views from the crisp blue water — of subalpine fir shot through with canary-yellow aspen below the sugar-dusted Continental Divide — are sublime. In still coves, all is mirrored...

Austin-San Antonio region selected for climate resilience accelerator

Last week, Travis County announced that the Austin-San Antonio region has been selected for a two-year program to facilitate the region’s climate change resilience efforts. “Government boundaries may define jurisdictions, but they don’t define the...

Farmers and ranchers cut back Colorado River water use to survive one of driest seasons on record

Farmers, ranchers and other water users in four Western states, including Colorado, are cutting back on water use because of low flows through the Colorado River Basin. Less than half the normal amount of water flowed into Lake Powell from the...