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The faster a fire burns, the more severe its ecological impacts. That's one of the findings of a new paper in the journal Science Advances. Climate change only promises to further accelerate those fires, according to its lead author.
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Courtesy Brett KenCairn, City of BoulderScientists in Boulder are testing out an unusual method to measure what plants are thriving in the city, as well as what pollutants might harm the environment. The pollen collected will be tested to help gauge biodiversity in the city. -
Colorado Parks and WildlifeBear encounters are at record highs this year in Colorado. That’s mainly because their natural food sources, like berries, are in short supply due to drought conditions. So they head to town looking for food – which creates another set of problems.
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The loss of life and trauma still reverberate for thousands of individuals and their families. The terrorist attack also changed how we think about so many aspects of daily life, including how we travel. The airline industry looks a lot different 25 years later. -
The story of Buc-ee’s, Monument Hill and Palmer Lake has been through many twists and turns. -
Rutinel is challenging Republican incumbent Rep. Gabe Evans in the 8th congressional district race. -
Rules for homeschool enrichment in Colorado are about to get stricter. But how strict will they get?Should private contractors be allowed to run state-funded programs for Colorado’s homeschoolers? If so, what guardrails should exist and how much public money should the contractors get? -
Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 marks 25 years since the terror attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., shook the United States to its core. People across the state are commemorating the tragedy and remembering those who were lost, from memorial ceremonies to charity stair climbs. -
Two environmental groups sued the Trump administration Tuesday, alleging the Bureau of Land Management violated federal law when it leased more than 134,000 acres of public lands in Colorado for oil and gas drilling earlier this year.
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Along the Colorado River, 30 federally recognized tribes have legal and cultural claims. Yet they have no formal seat in negotiations. -
Widespread cuts and uncertainty could await cities, farms and ranches if a dispute heads to the Supreme Court -
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An unusual pattern of springtime elk deaths for more than a decade in northern Nevada has scientists searching for answers. What they find could shed light on broader questions about wildlife health across the West. -
A federal plan for the Colorado River means big water cuts for Arizona. The Phoenix and Tucson areas will be hit hard. City leaders say they can keep taps flowing, but solutions will be expensive. -
States that share the Colorado River have been meeting behind closed doors. But as they’ve failed to forge a deal for the river’s future, more are questioning the negotiation process itself.
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