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Trout need cool water to survive. But record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to levels that can kill fish. Wildlife officials are responding by banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West.
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Denver Public Library / History ColoradoThe soldiers who fought some of World War II’s most pivotal battles trained for combat high in the mountains, at Camp Hale near Leadville. But after the war, many of them continued to make history. A look at how some veterans from the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division went on to transform outdoor recreation in Colorado. -
History ColoradoDuring World War II, the U.S. Army built a unique training ground in the mountains near Leadville. Thousands of soldiers trained for combat in extreme alpine conditions – and helped secure key victories in the war. As Colorado marks its 150th birthday this year, a museum exhibit explores the legacy of the 10th Mountain Division.
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That’s just 2% of all who applied for a job on ConnectingColorado since last summer’s relaunch. The state job board has more than 140,000 openings. More behind the numbers. Listen to KUNC host Marty Lenz discuss this story and then read the entire article. -
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on Wednesday added Colorado’s 3rd and 4th congressional districts to its list of “districts in play” this year. -
The Larimer County Farmer’s Market recently held a poster art contest with one rule — no AI. But several people voiced concerns that some entries were AI-generated. Now organizers are sharing proof. -
Initiative 177 seeks to prevent bans on natural gas sales and use in Colorado. -
The FCC chair pushing the move says it will help local news, but others disagree. Vote will determine the future of television news across the country. -
The Israeli government’s actions after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks have riled up a portion of the Democratic base, and the reverberations are being felt within the party from Denver to Washington, D.C.
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For the first time, the United States Forest Service authorized the use of N95 respirators for federal wildland firefighters. -
Leadville, Colo, saw a drop in tourism in July because of the nearby Willow Fire. But August could still bring a score of visitors. -
Blood donations have fallen to a four-year low as people face extreme heat, bad air quality and flooding -
Heat safety campaigns throughout the region focus on at-risk populations, outdoor workers and the unhoused. -
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation voted to advance revisions to the National Historic Preservation Act. Proponents say the changes would streamline regulations, including those affecting energy permitting. -
As local air quality readings remain in the unhealthy to hazardous range, what are the impacts of wildfire smoke on people's health?
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