The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is investing $161 million to restore public lands in Colorado and 10 other western states.
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Yemi Mobolade Elected Mayor of Colorado Springs in Historic Result
The first in a trio of municipal elections to be held in Colorado’s three largest cities in 2023 ended on Tuesday night with a result that could send shockwaves through state politics.
Despite the End of Title 42, Restrictions on Asylum Seekers Are Expected to Continue Under Biden Administration
A Trump administration immigration order, Title 42, that allowed U.S. border officials to quickly expel migrants at the U.S. southern border – with no exceptions for asylum-seekers – expires May 11, 2023.
Major Colorado Land Use Bill Dies in Last Hours of Legislative Session
The Colorado Senate in the final hours of the state’s lawmaking session chose not take up high-profile legislation to alter the state’s land use policies.
With Workers Helping Lead the Way, Colorado Can Build a Better Care System | Opinion
A few years ago, as I grieved my mother’s death and made arrangements for her funeral, I was faced with another dilemma: Who would take over the care for the two individuals that I care for every day?
Major Colorado Land-Use Reform Bill Stripped of Upzoning Requirements
A Colorado legislative committee stripped the major provisions of a housing bill championed by Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday morning, turning it from a dramatic reshaping of zoning laws in the state into an effort to assess statewide housing needs without preemptions on local governments.
Hunting Ethically Is Good, Hard Work | Opinion
Colorado’s spring turkey hunting season started recently (on April 8), and I was able to spend some time chasing toms in southwest Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.
Colorado Unemployment Rate Hits 2.8 Percent
Colorado’s March state unemployment rate was 2.8 percent, a 0.1 percent drop from February.
Gig Work Bill Disproportionately Impacts Colorado Communities of Color | Opinion
Every family and every community in Colorado should have equitable access to the essential goods and services they need — including access to nutritious food and reliable transportation.
Colorado Regulators Unveil Interactive Air Pollution Map
The Colorado Air Pollution Control Division recently released a new online mapping tool that will allow members of the public to identify sources of air pollution across the state.