It’s Extra Hot In Colorado. If You’re Feeling ‘Headache-y,’ Drink Water And Eat A Banana
Some Front Range cities either tied or broke heat records Friday. Lamar reached a scorching 109 degrees.
Updated: Deaths On Colorado’s Rivers Rise And Rafting Oversight Falls
By some counts there have been 13 fatalities on Colorado waterways this year — far above the average.
Great Green Chile Debate Rages On As Governors Trade Jabs In Hatch vs. Pueblo
The fall harvest is still a few months away, but that didn’t stop Gov. Jared Polis from firing off the first burn in a Facebook post.
Denver Suburbs Struggle With Long-Term Answer To Homelessness
Homeless advocates are speaking out against so-called urban camping bans meant to limit people from sleeping in public places.
Peak River Flows Mean A Great Rafting Season But Also More Danger
Two people were injured on Sunday in a rafting accident, highlighting the dangers of this year’s high waters.
More Of Your South Platte River Fish (And Crawdad) Questions, Answered
No, putting the fish in your bathtub won’t make them safer to eat.
Denver’s South Platte Has Plenty Of Fish. Think Hard Before You Put One In Your Mouth
As the Platte meanders through Denver, it gurgles past lots of potential sources of pollution.
This Is How Colorado Deals With Roadkill, And Yes, It’s Something You Can Take Home Too
Have you noticed more roadkill on Colorado highways this spring? You can blame more traffic, a snowy winter and a lot of deer.
Denver Adopts New Stricter Rules On Short-Term Housing Rentals On Sites Like Airbnb
Denver will be able to revoke, sanction or deny a short-term rental licenses or applications if the property or its guest negatively impact public health, safety or welfare. The move comes after the city received complaints from neighbors about noise and disturbances at some rental sites.
State Officials OK Recall Petition Against Greeley Democrat, They Need 5,696 Signatures in 60 Days
If opponents of state Rep. Rochelle Galindo are successful, their effort to unseat her will be taken to the voters, likely this fall.
Gov. Polis Signs Bill Allowing Kids To Run Lemonade Stands Into Law
Gov. Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 103 into law on Monday. It legalizes the summertime tradition of kids running a lemonade stand — or other small, occasional businesses — without a permit from local governments.
Colorado Democrats Face Recall Efforts During Heated Legislative Session
In a legislative session where bills on stricter guns laws and oil and gas regulation has turned up the heat, several Democrats are facing potential recall efforts.
Adams County Commissioner Says Oil And Gas Moratorium Is A ‘Timeout’
The moratorium on new oil and gas development in the county is just a “timeout” while Senate Bill 181 is ironed out at the state Capitol.
Colorado Could Be Drought-Free By The End of Spring
The U.S. Drought Monitor reported Thursday that more than 50 percent of the state is not under any drought conditions — last week it was only 17 percent.
Denver Revokes An Airbnb Property’s Short-Term Rental License For The First Time
The “Marion Manor” property in Cherry Creek had been frequently rented out through sites like Airbnb, leading to a series of complaints from neighbors.
The Polis Recall Effort Starts This Summer. They’ll Need 631,000 Signatures
Polis has only been in office for two months and two groups want to recall him over gun control, oil and gas regulation and the national popular vote compact.
