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Stephen Mackessy/University of Northern ColoradoAround the world, venomous snakebites kill tens of thousands of people each year. Antivenom can be an effective treatment, but it’s expensive and difficult to produce. A biologist at the University of Northern Colorado hopes to change that, with a new type of antivenom that’s cheaper to produce in large amounts. He discusses his research and recent breakthrough. -
Lucas Brady Woods/KUNCA group of Democratic state lawmakers is facing an investigation by Colorado’s independent ethics commission. They’re alleged to have violated the state’s gift ban after they met and stayed at a swanky resort in Vail. It was paid for by a group that doesn’t disclose its donors. And the incident raises questions about how dark money influences state politics.
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As blazes expand to higher elevations, the impacts cascade downstream. -
Warmer temperatures in November meant that less snowpack accumulated. But storms did increase soil moisture in the Upper Colorado River Basin, making future precipitation more likely to run off slopesides and boost rivers and streams. -
Lower enrollment means less funding for schools, as state-managed funding is tied to student count. -
Early booking data shows fewer visitors are booking rooms in Colorado's ski resorts past the holidays. -
E-bike of Colorado sales manager Perry Fletcher said his sales and repair shop saw an increase in back-to-school sales to young riders and families this fall as the popularity of the battery-powered bicycles revs up. But the kids' excitement for their new rides is tempered by a recurring question from worried parents: Are they safe? -
Looking for holiday lights? Here's a look at the Northern Colorado Holiday Light trail, which features seasonal attractions and events in Fort Collins, Loveland, Longmont and others.
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The narrowed pool of waters receiving federal protection under the rule could be severe for critical wetlands and streams in the arid West, many of which are seasonal or fed by groundwater. -
Senators characterized the agency’s decision-making process as “rigid” and “slow,” and said they want states to have a bigger role. -
DHS Secretary Noem praises workers for their dedication -
Funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program to arrive by end of month -
A new study in the Rocky Mountains has found a steep drop in the number of young American pikas — small, high-altitude mammals known for their distinctive squeaks and rock-pile homes. Researchers say the 50% decline could be an early sign of deeper ecological shifts as the climate warms. -
Wyoming ranchers are testing GPS collars to help manage the movement of their livestock.
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