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Reintroduced in 2023, gray wolves have spread out across western Colorado, exploring wild landscapes and preying on elk, deer, and occasionally — livestock. To address the problem, Colorado is piloting a program that sends "range riders" to patrol lands where wolves are preying on livestock.
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KUNC’s In The NoCo is a window to the communities along the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
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David Zalubowski/APTraveling during the holidays can be a stressful experience. And it’s not just the crowds – research shows the noise of a busy airport like DIA can add to travelers’ anxiety levels. Which is why Denver airport officials have launched an effort to turn down the noise. -
Courtesy of Marion Clement / Bird Conservancy of the RockiesA leading conservation organization says owls need a little help along the Front Range– and they've created a program to get Colorado homeowners involved in the effort. The Bird Conservancy of the Rockies wants residents to build boxes in their backyards where owls can live. Find out why, and how people are getting involved.
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The state is seeking federal funding for recovery from August’s Elk and Lee Fires and October’s Western Colorado flooding. -
Seven states rely on the Colorado River, but they continue to struggle to find a deal on how to use the river's water. -
Consumer companies will run program sending grants to local communities for major expansion. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth and read the entire article at the link below. -
A New York-based company that builds artificial-intelligence data centers has acquired the dormant, 438-acre Carestream Health Inc. property in unincorporated Weld County. -
Gov. Polis and Colorado’s U.S. senators decried the Trump administration’s denial of emergency recovery funds for the state. -
The Trump administration has denied two disaster declaration requests from Colorado.
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New research shows that many rural roads in the Mountain West may be more vulnerable to flooding than people realize. That’s because the culverts and stream crossings underneath them aren’t built to handle today’s storms. -
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is asking for all information to be released regarding recent boat strikes on alleged drug boats -
In addition to a lack of snow, warmer temperatures have thwarted snowmaking. -
The narrowed pool of waters receiving federal protection under the rule could be severe for critical wetlands and streams in the arid West, many of which are seasonal or fed by groundwater. -
Senators characterized the agency’s decision-making process as “rigid” and “slow,” and said they want states to have a bigger role. -
DHS Secretary Noem praises workers for their dedication
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