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St. Vrain Valley recognized by Forbes as Colorado’s top K-12 employer

Daily Camera - Colorado · August 26, 2025

The St. Vrain Valley School District recently was recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s best-in-state employers, ranking as the highest-rated K-12 school district in Colorado. Now in its seventh year, the Best-in-State Employers list...

Colorado’s alpine wetlands are quietly contaminating drinking water with toxic mercury

Environmental Health News · August 25, 2025

Mercury pollution drifting from Asia and sulfate runoff driven by climate change are triggering the formation of a dangerous neurotoxin in Colorado’s mountain wetlands, potentially threatening water supplies for millions. Eve-Lyn Hinckley writes...

Colorado Democrats move to protect SNAP benefits and Planned Parenthood care

KUNC - Colorado · August 25, 2025

Colorado lawmakers passed two bills on Sunday during the legislature’s special session to protect access to certain safety-net programs. Both measures now await Gov. Jared Polis’ signature. One bill would boost state funding for SNAP, the...

Colorado legend Shedeur Sanders mistreated by Browns, says former Heisman winner

Sporting News · August 25, 2025

Robert Griffin III kept it real while addressing the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback situation on Monday. On the latest episode of "Outta Pocket with RG3," the former Heisman-winning quarterback argued that the Browns have mishandled its two rookie...

Denver family sues Roblox, Meta over alleged grooming, sexual exploitation of teen girl

Daily Camera - Colorado · August 25, 2025

A Colorado family is suing online gaming platform Roblox and Instagram owner Meta, alleging the companies’ negligence and misrepresentations about safety facilitated the sexual exploitation of a developmentally disabled teen girl in Denver. The...

Colorado State Land Board Launches First-Ever Biological Carbon Sequestration Leasing Policy to Boost Conservation and Revenue

Herald Democrat - Colorado ·

ALAMOSA, CO – The Colorado State Land Board approved its first-ever Biological Carbon Sequestration Leasing Policy, establishing a clear and consistent framework for voluntary carbon capture projects on state trust lands. This landmark policy,...

All the Big Events Happening In Northern Colorado This September [LIST]

ESPN Western Colorado · August 26, 2025

School might be back in session for kids here in Northern Colorado, but that doesn't mean that the fun has to stop! There are so many awesome events going on in the Centennial State this September that it's hard to keep track of 'em all! This is...

Colorado Springs area outdoor events starting Aug. 25

The Gazette - Colorado ·

Cycling FRIDAY Bike to Brew Ride — 6 p.m., Cerberus Brewing Co., 702 W. Colorado Ave.; 719-636-2337, info@cerberusbrewingco.com. THROUGH SEPT. 21 Ale Trail Rides — 10:45 a.m. Sundays, Cerberus Brewing Co., 702 W. Colorado Ave.; 719-636-2337,...

How many Black students were enrolled in Denver County schools during 2024-25 school year?

Denver City Wire - Colorado · August 26, 2025

Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy 69.7% 62 89 Hallett Academy 62.4% 156 250 Prep Academy 52.3% 23 44 Whittier ECE-8 School 50.4% 122 242 University Prep - Arapahoe St. 49.5% 155 313 Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside 47.4% 302 637 DSST: Montview Middle...

Mutant Deer With Flesh-Bubbles Spotted In US: Scientists Warn Of Deadly Wildlife Virus Spread, Know Safety Measures

The Health Site · August 26, 2025

Mutant deer with flesh-bubbles spotted across the US have sparked concern. Learn about the deadly wildlife virus, its symptoms, and expert-recommended safety measures. Written by Muskan Gupta |Updated : August 26, 2025 2:00 PM IST In the past few...

Colorado wildfires: State’s fifth-largest wildfire on record now 90% contained

The Canon City Daily Record - Colorado · August 25, 2025

Colorado’s fifth-largest wildfire on record is 90% contained as rain showers and thunderstorms continue across the Western Slope, fire officials said. As of Monday morning, the Lee fire had consumed 137,758 acres, equal to roughly 215 square...

The seas are warming. 'Cyborg' jellyfish may reveal true state of ocean deep

Haaretz · August 28, 2025

Deep in the ocean, trouble is brewing. We know that thanks to our filthy habits, combined with climate change. Plastic has been observed at the bottom of the Marianna Trench. Surface water temperatures are rising and eventually, though more...

Grand Junction Energy Summit: Colorado faces reality of rising power demands

The Business Times - Colorado · August 26, 2025

Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Martin Durbin, Senior Vice President for Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and President of the Global Energy Institute gives the keynote address. Photo by Brandon Leuallen. Grand Junction hosted business...

A moon rover is driving around a ranch in southern Colorado. Here’s why.

The Colorado Sun · August 26, 2025

HUERFANO COUNTY — In a lonely part of southern Colorado between Rye and Walsenburg, the most off-road-looking, off-road vehicle maneuvers past craters, rolls over dirt mounds and kicks up a little dust as it drives in a location so obscure that...

Colorado Senator shows support for the Colorado community fighting Buc-ee's development

KOAA News 5 - Colorado · August 25, 2025

PALMER LAKE, Colo. (KOAA) — In the ongoing dispute over whether or not a Buc-ee's gas station should be built along County Line Road between Douglas and El Paso County is seeing national attention, now from Federal Lawmakers. Colorado Democratic...

Colorado Lawmakers Change Funding for Health Insurance Bill in Special Session

Pagosa Daily Post - Colorado · August 25, 2025

This story by Sara Wilson appeared on Colorado Newsline on August 24, 2025. Lawmakers now want to sell additional tax credits instead of borrowing from the state’s unclaimed property fund to shore up the Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise...

Like Reagan, Trump is slashing US environment regulations, but his strategy may have a far deeper impact

The Conversation · 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.”...

Boulder research economy is under threat; Earthweek is back; silence is complicity; protect those with no voice (Letters)

Daily Camera - Colorado · August 28, 2025

Colorado’s research economy is under threat Congress is currently deliberating its budget for fiscal year 2026, which includes cuts that would devastate U.S. science. These cuts would erode the foundation for technologies that have impacted the...

Report: Colorado wildfires bigger, more frequent

Kiowa County Press - Colorado · August 26, 2025

Click play to listen to this article. The Lee Fire just northwest of Rifle has become Colorado’s fifth-largest in recorded history and a new report from Colorado State University suggested large-scale wildfires will be more frequent and less...

Georgia Tech Safety Spins Question About Colorado Elevation Into Excuse To Bash Culture

BroBible · August 25, 2025

© Brett Davis-Imagn Images / © Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Audio By Carbonatix Georgia Tech will open its 2025 college football season in Boulder against Colorado. The Yellow Jackets will not be intimidated by the opposing environment. Safety...