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Hunters and hikers were among almost 133,000 people opposing potential changes to the Travel Management Rule in national forests. Snowmobile groups were in the minority.
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Melanie Asmar/Chalkbeat ColoradoIn Colorado public schools, more students with autism are being served by special education programs. In the state's largest district, the numbers have increased by 75 percent. So how's that playing out in the classroom? -
Jack Dempsey/AP/FR42408 APIt’s fall in Colorado, which means mountain roads are filled with leaf-peeping tourists. And it's no surprise that many folks think about planting a colorful aspen tree in their own yard. But horticulture experts say aspens can be more trouble than you’d think.
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The University of Northern Colorado will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring six Hispanic and multicultural women for their contributions to the region. -
Weld County commissioners approved the project that a citizens' group faults over energy, water and other potential impacts. -
A Lawsuit filed by Attorney General Phil Weiser asks judge to throw out $530M GEO contract to reopen and retrofit former private prison in the town of Hudson due to environmental concerns and impacts. The town of Hudson is not part of the lawsuit and isn’t taking a side in the legal fight. -
The city of Greeley has to make major cuts in the next few months to address a budget shortfall, including to the city’s museums. Supporters and visitors are worried about losing the city’s history. -
A new library in Thornton allows patrons to check out more than just books. The unusual library was designed to help everyone enjoy access to the outdoors with rentable outdoor gear, and places to hike near the branch. -
Peer coaches who have gone through addiction recovery, and spent time in jail or without housing, help others navigate the journey were allocated funds from the state legislature via Medicaid. Marty Lenz spoke with Jennifer Brown who covered this story for the Colorado Sun.
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A top U.S. Fish and Wildlife official told Idaho lawmakers Monday the Trump administration will immediately push to remove grizzly bears from the endangered species list after a proposed rule is finalized. -
In Wyoming’s Beartooth Mountains, scientists are studying ice that has survived for thousands of years — and what could help some patches persist as the climate warms. -
The tour company owner said she spoke with 80 to 90 potential international customers who decided not to book trips, most of whom indicated that the higher costs played a role. -
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Democrats say western states, with abundant BLM lands, of most concern
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