EPA: No Widespread Harm To Drinking Water From Fracking
The agency also says the controversial drilling technique could affect drinking water if safeguards aren’t maintained.
Pond Created By Last Year’s Massive Mudslide Could Overflow
Collbran and Mesa County residents are preparing for possible evacuation in the event that weekend rain overflows the pond created by last year’s massive mudslide in western Colorado.
Robbery Suspect Drew Mustache On Her Face
Pueblo police are searching for an armed robbery suspect who disguised herself by apparently using a marker to draw sideburns and a mustache on her face before the heist.
State Patrol Accelerates Campaign Against Texting While Driving
As part of a yearlong campaign to eradicate distracted driving, the Colorado State Patrol is increasing enforcement of the no texting law and adding patrols to look for distracted drivers.
With Vote, Airbnb, VRBO Restriction Plan Moves Forward In Boulder
The Boulder City Council has voted to restrict short-term rentals such as reservations made online though sites like VRBO and Airbnb.
New Law Will Make Colorado Schools Liable For Violence
The measure is named for Claire Davis, who was killed at Arapahoe High School in 2013. She was shot by a fellow student who then killed himself.
Deadline Nears, But There’s Still No Plan To Pay For Aurora’s VA Hospital
Completion isn’t expected until 2017. Only a short-term deal is keeping the money flowing.
Colowyo Coal Mine Appeals Climate Change Court Ruling
The Colowyo Coal Company doesn’t like a ruling requiring federal regulators to re-do their environmental review of operations at its mine near Craig.
Storm-Blown And Skinny, An Errant Condor Turns Up In Colorado Springs
The bird is on its way to an Arizona reintroduction program.
John Suthers Sworn In As Mayor Of Colorado Springs
The former state attorney general was sworn in as mayor at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Carbondale Valedictorian Comes Out During Graduation Speech
Emily Bruell talked about the limitations of labels, prompting a standing ovation from the audience when she said she was gay.
Rep. Coffman Won’t Try to Unseat Sen. Bennet
Rep. Mike Coffman said in a statement on Monday that he will instead run for re-election in his congressional seat in Denver’s southeastern suburbs.
Wyoming, Colorado Want Court To Block BLM Fracking Rule
The states filed papers on Friday asking a judge to issue an injunction against the federal agency.
Report Of Mistreatment, Attempted Cover-Up At Denver Jail
The department has been plagued by accusations for years of inmate abuse and mistreatment.
Colorado joins Utah prairie dog court fight
Nine states, including Colorado, are stepping into a lawsuit over the Utah prairie dog in favor of a ruling that animal activists say threatens to undermine the Endangered Species Act.