August 6, 2025: Fire and smoke, new laws in effect, psychedelic practitioner licensing, a very Colorado jam
Hundreds of new laws take effect today in Colorado, including regulations on where you can get a puppy and how to unsubscribe from pesky lists.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirms plan to treat Colorado River for invasive zebra mussels
The Colorado River tested positive for the invasive species in July.
Man arrested in Commerce City for allegedly pointing laser at planes near DIA
The suspect also had an unrelated felony warrant out for his arrest.
In Arapahoe County, sheriff’s deputies can now wear cowboy hats. For some it’s more than a uniform
It’s a small policy shift, but one that’s turning heads.
Fort Collins teen to compete at baton twirling world championships
The senior began twirling at the age of six. He says he was inspired to try the sport after watching his sister compete recreationally.
Ink and Redemption: A Colorado tattoo artist is turning tragedy into art
After an immense loss and surviving a bad car accident, tattoo artist Joel Medina channeled his emotions into creativity and tattooing.
Colorado joins lawsuit against the Trump Administration over defunding Planned Parenthood
AG Phil Weiser joined a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia Tuesday in legal action over the spending law’s “defund provision.”
State legislation that lowered property taxes has also drastically reduced funding for emergency services
In the South metro, voters could be asked to make up the difference with local taxes.
The Colorado River is officially positive for invasive zebra mussels
The species has the potential to impact drinking water for millions of people.
Synthetic psilocybin nears FDA review, signaling a potential shift in American mental healthcare
Supporters believe that FDA approval will make the drug more accessible. Right now, traditional psilocybin therapy offered at healing centers in the state is not covered by insurance.
As psychedelic use increases, local campaign aims to bridge safety gaps with the public
This isn’t your parents’ drug campaign.
July 14, 2025: Farmers lose climate grants but make gains, election office attacked, how to pronounce Buena Vista
About half of Colorado’s land is used for farming and ranching. The Trump administration is making several changes to their funding.
July 11, 2025: State copes with federal funds loss, dangerous shelter conditions, Black arts festival, dinosaur bones
With Trump’s new tax law in effect, Colorado lawmakers have to figure out how to rewrite the state budget – and if they’ll try to make up for cuts to healthcare.
July 9, 2025: Contamination and bad labeling on cannabis, flooding risk, Ute exhibit, heat advisory
Regulators and consumers do not have a good grip on what’s in the cannabis on dispensary shelves.
Floods like the one in Texas can and have happened here in Colorado
One example is the 2013 Big Thompson Canyon flood, which killed nine people and destroyed nearly 2,000 homes northwest of Denver.
