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The lawsuit argues the property isn’t zoned for an immigrant detention center and accuses town officials of ignoring their own land use codes by allowing the GEO Group to open one.
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Courtesy photoWhen it comes to fighting wildfires in Colorado, a meteorologist may not be the first job you think about. But incident meteorologists play a key role in helping fire managers plan their response – and keep firefighters as safe as possible. Hear more about the work of an incident meteorologist stationed near a fire in Pueblo. -
Kevin J Beaty/Courtesy of Aurora Mayor Mike CoffmanOn Friday nights, the mayor of one of Colorado’s largest cities is taking an unusual step to better understand issues around homelessness. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman has been sleeping at his city’s homeless shelter once a week for the past six months. We asked him why, and heard how it’s affecting the way he thinks about the issue.
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The first day of school is almost here. If you need help finding free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, clothing, and more, here’s where to get it in the Denver area. -
One of Colorado's most productive peach farmers is preparing for the possibility that irrigation water may be turned off before the harvest is finished. -
Christopher Nolan’s heavily publicized film of Homer’s The Odyssey is now showing in theaters. It’s important to see past all the hoopla because what’s actually there is a good film that doesn’t need the interference of publicity. -
Ambassador Dennis Ross, an esteemed diplomat, scholar and foreign policy expert with more than two decades of experience in Middle East and Soviet policy, is the counselor and William Davidson Distinguished Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. -
Weiser’s campaign said the selection makes it clear that local governments will have a seat at the table in his administration. -
It’s been three weeks since the Yampa River closed for commercial and recreational use. It’s the earliest Steamboat Springs has closed the river since 2012. Local businesses are feeling the impacts.
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A new study found that human-caused warming increased the chances of snow conditions this severe. -
Soil that's been burned in a wildfire often can't absorb substantial rainfall, sending water, mud and fallen trees downstream. -
Near trails outside Jackson, Wyoming, animals were 22% less likely to flee, compared to more remote parts of the forest. -
The combined amount of water in Lake Powell and Lake Mead is now the lowest it has been in nearly 70 years. -
High temperatures and a poor snowpack led to a lackluster winter for nearby ski resorts. But according to experts and trail users, those conditions could have consequences for summer sports, too. -
Environmental advocates argue that new water-sharing rules can and should keep the river flowing for plants, animals, people and infrastructure.
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