Glenwood Springs Tearing Down Pavilion Popular With Panhandlers
The City Council heard complaints from restaurants and other tourist-related businesses about the situation.
Some Cyclists Obey Laws, Some Don’t. A CU Denver Researcher Wants To Know Why
Are cyclists just red-light running traffic cloggers? Are motorists merely road-raging maniacs? Can’t we all get along?
New Limits Sought By Feds On Oil Drilling In Greater Sage-Grouse Habitat
The plan may help keep the greater sage-grouse off the Endangered Species List.
Hick’s speechwriter, Max Potter, to quit, and co-write governor’s memoir
Before joining Hickenlooper’s staff, Potter was the executive editor of 5280 Magazine where he wrote an extensive — and glowing — profile of the governor. “I think its clear in the piece that I think […]
Two good reads on the troubled Colorado River
The New Yorker and ProPublica took big swings on explaining the huge demand the West puts on the Colorado River.
RTD approves Denver bus, rail fare hike
The local one-way cash fare of $2.25 is set to rise to $2.60, while monthly passes will jump from $79 to $99.
Video: Rubber duck race returns to Boulder Creek event
Thousands of rubber ducks were dropped in the fast-moving waters in a benefit for Boulder Parks and Recreation.
CDOT OKs $1M for Amtrak’s Southwest Chief
The aging track needs major upgrades or Amtrak will reroute the line out of southern Colorado.
Sweeping report calls for overhaul of the Denver Sheriff Dept.
Mayor Michael Hancock and other prominent city officials will speak at a press conference Thursday morning.
Boulder public housing authority announces $78M in renovations
The local public housing authority recently gained control of 279 properties from the federal government.
Colorado Springs mayoral runoff could see more votes than city election
The city mailed 228,049 ballots for the runoff, slightly more than 227,911 mailed for the full election.
10 years in, Grand Mesa moose are doing ‘exceptionally well’
More than 400 moose live in the area, making them a big attraction for tourists and hunters.
Forest Service campgrounds, services feel budget strain
In Aspen, a visitors’ center in downtown won’t be open this year. Near Durango, campgrounds and trails could be closed.
After 2013 fire, Royal Gorge grand re-opening set for Friday
The Royal Gorge re-opening festivities start at Friday with speeches and live music, and run through the weekend.
Study: Half of Denver metro’s Hispanic kids live in low-opportunity areas
New research shows minority kids are more likely to live in neighborhoods lacking resources that help them succeed.
US Forest Service hit with lawsuit over Colorado watershed plan
The plan would harm the habitat of the threatened Canada lynx, says WildEarth Guardians.
