EPA Releases Internal Documents From Gold King Mine Spill
The documents show that the EPA knew about the potential for a blow out last summer.
How All That Western Wildfire Smoke Is Finding Its Way To Colorado
“We may be in for a smoky weekend,” a health official says.
Outside Magazine Showcases Naughty Behavior At Hanging Lake
Glenwood Springs got a little national love this week from Outside. But the magazine’s photo shows someone walking on a log at Hanging Lake — a big no-no.
Brent Bookwalter Wins Stage 2 Of USA Pro Challenge
Bookwalter finished the race in four hours, 37 minutes and three seconds.
Gay Couple Wins Court Round Against Lakewood Baker
The court rejected the baker’s argument that making a wedding cake for a gay couple violated his first amendment rights.
Denver Auditor Knocks City’s $119M Bike Plan As ‘Cheap’ Talk
The Denver Moves plan has only received $2.8 million of the funding it needs to become reality, Auditor Dennis Gallagher said.
Rocky Flats Lounge Closes After Fire
The bar’s owner Wyman Stacey says he’d like to reopen, but is waiting for direction from the property’s owner.
Audit: State Lacks Ability To Monitor Pet Shelters, Boarders
The Pet Animal Care Facilities Act Program also lacks the ability to enforce rules on rule-breaking facilities, the audit found.
Job Listing Seeks ‘Change Agent’ In New Denver Sheriff
The city plans to announce the hiring of a new sheriff in three to four months.
Inmates Work To Demolish Old Mining Building In Rockies
“It’s rough, but your body gets used to it,” said Andy Camacho, a crew member from Greeley, told the The Summit Daily.
Gas Prices Fall And Wyoming Gets Stuck With Abandoned Fracking Wells
Wyoming estimates that closing the 1,200 wells already abandoned would cost about $8 million.
As Wildfire Smoke Clogs Colorado’s Air, Health Officials Extend Warning
People with lung disease, older adults and children are at risk, health officials say. So are are visitors and newcomers to Colorado’s high altitude.
Garfield County Protests Sage Grouse Plan
The Western Slope county is worried that a Bureau of Land Management plan to protect the endangered bird will hurt the local oil and gas economy.
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Prompts Health Advisory In Colorado
The haze will settle over Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Greeley, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Trinidad, Lamar, Burlington, and Sterling
Boulder Mayor To Attend Climate, Slavery Conference At Vatican
Matt Appelbaum will be joined at the summit by mayors from Portland, Seattle and Minneapolis, among other cities.
