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Intense flooding. Record heat. And something called a flash drought. A new report weaves together the story of just how uniquely brutal Colorado's weather was over the past year – and how it connects to climate change. We zoom out for a big-picture analysis.
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Courtesy Boulder County District Attorney's officeAn event on Saturday made an unusual offer to some folks accused of minor crimes. It promised people facing arrest warrants that they would not be arrested if they voluntarily talked to prosecutors. We talked to a prosecutor in the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office about why the policy makes sense. -
Courtesy of Innbo Shim / Creede, USAA documentary filmed in a former Colorado mining town offers a unique look at how Americans can coexist. Creede, USA explores how conservative residents of Creede, Colorado find a way to get along with their free-spirited neighbors. The film will be shown next week at Greeley's Go West Film Festival.
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The passenger rail district promises full service from Fort Collins to Pueblo by 2032. -
Pass sales increased 5% in its third year, supporting state park maintenance, local search and rescue organizations, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center and more. -
Colorado Republicans didn’t think things could get worse for them. During the midterms, they did, with Democrats flipping some congressional and statehouse seats. -
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser’s office began accepting public comment this week on a proposed joint venture between AdventHealth and Intermountain Health, a deal that would merge hospital services along the Front Range. -
Record rainfall in the U.S. Southwest is providing rare relief to the region's depleted reservoirs. Storms in October and November sent torrents of water through normally dry creeks and into reservoirs and rivers. -
The concerns are one of three reasons that Colorado Parks and Wildlife is pulling back on killing wolves involved in livestock attacks.
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Drought and climate change have cut deep into the Colorado River's reservoirs, and Arizona rains did little to boost Lake Powell and Lake Mead. -
A team at Idaho National Lab could be part of the solution to reducing nuclear reactor waste as the industry expands in the U.S. -
The federal government distributed billions from energy and mineral development, putting the spotlight on fossil fuel revenues. -
Current forecasts often give warnings about hailstorms 30 minutes in advance. Researchers at Colorado State University say their models may be able to lead to alerts hours or days ahead of time. -
A second round of heavy rain in less than two weeks forced evacuations, flooded streets and closed roads. Now, neighbors are stepping up to help one another. -
Supporters say doulas could help bridge care gaps. They aren’t medically trained, but they provide emotional support and information before, during and after childbirth.
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