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The reservoir, which straddles the Arizona-Nevada border, has suffered due to an imbalance between supply and demand for Colorado River water.
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Joe Rogers/Courtesy of R. Alan BrooksR. Alan Brooks is a Denver-based graphic novelist, whose work touches on modern-day politics and culture – including the award-winning comic he writes for The Colorado Sun. Hear more about his work, and how he uses comics as a means to unpack current events and culture. -
Jessica Deleplancque Photography/Courtesy Colorado Railroad MuseumThe railroad helped transform the American West – and immigrant labor was essential to building the railroads. Thousands of workers were brought in from Mexico between the late 1800s and World War II – but their contributions aren't always remembered. An exhibit at the Colorado Railroad Museum highlights the history and culture of these railway workers known as traqueros.
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Rideshare companies operating in Colorado will be required to investigate drivers after receiving complaints from riders — including about sexual assault, harassment and stalking — within seven business days or face penalties. -
On Monday, community advocates once again called for more pressure from the state government, issuing their own “people’s public health order” at the Colorado Capitol, steps from Gov. Jared Polis’ office. -
According to the NOCO Humane, a four-week-old Labrador retriever puppy was rushed to a treatment facility after being found with a swollen lower jaw in Evans. -
Tyler Boebert faces multiple felony charges; U.S. Rep. Boebert says she “loves her son.” The 21-year-old has multiple sentencing hearings in the next month on unrelated cases. -
As a result of a 4-4 Boulder City Council vote, a proposal to create a downtown development authority to help reinvigorate the Pearl Street Mall and University Hill districts will not be sent to area voters in November. -
Environmental and health concerns about data centers have prompted pauses across Colorado.
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Twelve fires are over 100,000 acres. -
For the first time, the United States Forest Service authorized the use of N95 respirators for federal wildland firefighters. -
New research suggests wildfires appear to be upending years of steady progress in reducing ozone pollution in the United States. It’s a trend reversal with significant health implications. -
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Leadville, Colo, saw a drop in tourism in July because of the nearby Willow Fire. But August could still bring a score of visitors.
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