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Photo by Ben Blennerhassett/UnsplashAbout one in five new mothers have struggled with postpartum depression or anxiety. A new study led partly by Colorado researchers says psychedelics could soon be an effective treatment – and that they may be more effective than prescription medication or psychotherapy. -
Colorado Parks and WildlifeWildlife officials recently announced a big change to wolf management in Colorado. Hear what prompted this new rule, and what it says about the state of wolf reintroduction in the state.
Colorado News
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So far, investigators know the plane left from Vance Brand Airport in Longmont around 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The names of the victims have not been made public. -
“The scale of the violations are without precedent,” said one administrative hearing officer. -
Republican leaders teed up procedural votes to advance two bills that Democrats signaled they would not support, including Colorado Republican Rep. Gabe Evans’ Ratepayer Protection Act. -
Changes are part of HR1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which Republicans and President Trump passed last year. -
If you’re ready for the 2026-2027 ski, snowboard and tube season, here’s a list of anticipated opening dates at the spots near you. -
A historic drought, climate change and a tiny beetle put 600,000 acres of ponderosa pine at risk. Already, their gray skeletons line the highways.
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After more than eight years in lower courts, Boulder’s case against two oil giants will kick off the Supreme Court’s new term. -
Meteorologists say drought relief may only be temporary in the Southwest. -
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. -
A bill — known as the Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act — was recently introduced in both chambers of Congress, and enjoys bipartisan support. -
Low water devastated recreation; effects on fish and electrical production could be next -
Wildfires are burning more land in watersheds that provide water to communities across the West, raising concerns about water quality and infrastructure as fires become larger and more frequent.
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