New scholarship helps young skiers learn about avalanche danger
Mountaineering shop in Durango sponsors a new scholarship to send youth to avalanche school.
Study shows EPA is underestimating methane emissions
A new study shows that national methane emissions are much higher than previous federal estimates.
Slideshow: Historian documents stories from every Colorado town
Jennifer Goodland has a soft spot for every dot on Colorado’s map–no matter how small–and she’s on a mission to document them all.
New law aims to make payments for divorcees fairer
Previously, payments for divorcees could vary significantly based on where in Colorado the divorce was filed, according to advocates of the law, which takes effect this month.
Xcel pushes state to review payments to solar-powered homes
Xcel Energy wants the state to lower the amount it has to pay Coloradans who put solar panels on their homes. But advocates say the incentive program is key to adding renewable energy to the grid.
Boulder schools to offer gluten-free lunches
Kids at schools in Boulder County are eating healthier than ever. But, how are they paying for it?
State hasn’t met targets to improve mental health services
The state directed millions of dollars to improve mental health services a year ago, but new programs have been delayed.
Music can improve your imagination
Music is good for the mind. Learn a few exercises to spur creativity and imagination with renowned pianist Bruce Adolphe.
Scientists call for system to monitor climate change, like sea level rise
Just like a weather report predicts the likelihood of a dangerous tornado, scientists say there needs to be better monitoring of long-term climate change and related threats.
Young immigrants without documents face an uncertain future
Our series “Voices on Immigration” continues with the story of Alex Alvarado. Alvarado was brought to the U.S. by his parents when he was a toddler. He’s in college now, but his future after graduation rests on the fate of immigration bills in Congress.
Dust threatens Colorado’s water supply
Experts say snow at the headwaters of the Colorado River is melting six weeks earlier than it did in the 1800s. They blame dust.
Q&A: Why Colorado is cracking down on methane to improve air quality
Air quality could improve in Colorado under proposed regulations of oil and gas emissions but some operators say the rules are cost-prohibitive.
Grey wolves could lose federal protection
The grey wolf may be stripped of its “endangered” listing and a new wolf-management plan is cause for a heated debate in Colorado.
An immigrant’s dreams finally come true
Like many immigrants, Edgar Hinojosa struggles to translate college credits from his home country to his newly adopted one.
Voices on Immigration (Part 9)
We continue our series “Voices on Immigration.” Today, an executive from Fort Collins talks about the trials of renewing his work visa year after year.
The Frackers
A new book tells the story of the ambitious characters who invented fracking and plunged the country into an oil and gas boom that’s rippling around the globe.
