Being the sixth populous area of Colorado one would imagine that the city of Thornton would have access to an abundance of water. They do, but unfortunately the water supply is located 70 miles north from the city in western Larimer County.
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Amid Unprecedented Deforestation, Colorado Leads the Way on Protections | Opinion
Last spring, Gov. Jared Polis established Colorado as the nation’s leader in global forest protections by signing an executive order to little note or fanfare.
Where Can Your Family Go for Christmas Light Displays This Year?
Colorado Public Radio has compiled a list of places throughout the state for families to experience such displays.
Great Locations for Coloradans to do Some Christmas Tree Hunting
December is here and with it brings the season of joy with many families eager to get their own Christmas tree to celebrate the holidays.
Rural Colorado Tries to Fill Health Worker Gaps with Apprenticeships
During her 12-hour overnight shift, Brianna Shelton helps residents at BeeHive Homes Assisted Living go to the bathroom. Many of them have dementia, and some can’t get out of bed on their own. Only a few can remember her name, but that doesn’t matter to her.
Police Release Updated Count of Victims Injured in Club Q Shooting
The Colorado Springs Police Department on Monday released an updated count of the victims injured in last week’s deadly attack at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs.
Questions About Colorado’s Second Largest Utility
Grocery stores have been consolidating. With utilities, the opposite is happening.
Bird Flu Has Made a Comeback, Driving Up Prices For Holiday Turkeys
An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has spread through chicken and turkey flocks in 46 states since it was first detected in Indiana on Feb. 8, 2022. The outbreak is also taking a heavy toll in Canada and Europe.
Let Good Samaritans Help With Abandoned Mine Cleanups | Opinion
In the West and around the country, tens of thousands of abandoned mines — an estimated 23,000 in Colorado alone — dot the landscape, many of them fouling waterways and harming aquatic ecosystems.
DACA, Undocumented People Eligible for Coverage Under Colorado Option
For the first time, Coloradans without documentation will be able to purchase Colorado Option health insurance plans through the state’s individual marketplace – and many may qualify for financial assistance.