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Denver Public Library / History ColoradoThe soldiers who fought some of World War II’s most pivotal battles trained for combat high in the mountains, at Camp Hale near Leadville. But after the war, many of them continued to make history. A look at how some veterans from the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division went on to transform outdoor recreation in Colorado. -
History ColoradoDuring World War II, the U.S. Army built a unique training ground in the mountains near Leadville. Thousands of soldiers trained for combat in extreme alpine conditions – and helped secure key victories in the war. As Colorado marks its 150th birthday this year, a museum exhibit explores the legacy of the 10th Mountain Division.
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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. -
Stephen Hawkins serves as Global Director of Research for More in Common, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to understanding and addressing political polarization, social division, and the psychological drivers behind societal fragmentation. -
Colorado holds the distinction of the only state in which three different people were governor on the very same day. -
Trout need cool water to survive. But record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to levels that can kill fish. Wildlife officials are responding by banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West. -
A new public health study reveals human cost of heavy summer 2026 ozone and demands state action, watchdogs say. Listen to KUNC host Marty Lenz discuss this story and then read the entire article.
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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. -
In recent years, dozens of drones have violated temporary flight restrictions around wildfires -
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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Coal-fired power generation jumped 13% in the U.S. last year, according to a recent report from the federal Energy Information Administration. That helped push carbon emissions from the power sector up about 4% — the first rise after years of declining emissions.
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