Trump’s big bill is prompting urgent action in some Democratic states, but not in Republican ones
The Democratic-led states of Colorado and California have taken action to counteract Trump’s big bill. But Republican-led states have not.
Census Bureau to test using postal workers as census takers in 2030 field trials next year
The agency said that it will assess the feasibility of postal carriers collecting household information during the field tests. Some of these tests will take place in Colorado Springs.
From Ralphie to Uga, live animal mascots inspire fans and create deep connections with their teams
Live mascots like CU’s Ralphie inspire fans and foster deep connections with their teams.
Natural gas pipeline ruptures in southern Wyoming, sending up huge flame seen from northern Colorado
The flames from the rupture charred a freight train and lit up the night sky with a glow seen more than 60 miles to the south in Colorado.
Move over, green lawns. Drier, warmer climate boosts interest in low-water landscaping
Prolonged drought in Western states has challenged ideas about the “ideal” outdoor aesthetic. Some people are turning to xeriscaping, a term for low-water gardening that often depends on using native and drought-tolerant plants.
Colorado to debut new live buffalo mascot against Wyoming
The 1-year-old bison replaces Ralphie VI, who retired before the season due to a lack of enthusiasm for running.
Starbucks workers in Colorado, other states sue over company’s new dress code
The employees, who are backed by the union organizing Starbucks’ workers, filed class-action lawsuits in state court in Illinois and Colorado.
Return to Nature Funeral Home director who acknowledged abusing 191 corpses withdraws guilty plea
Jon Hallford has already been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison in a separate fraud case.
Shortage of homebuyers forces many sellers to lower prices or walk away as sales slump drags on
Metro areas that had sharp drops in their listing price were: Chicago (4.4%), Los Angeles (4.2%) and Denver (4%).
Musk’s SpaceX spends $17 billion to acquire spectrum licenses from Colorado-based EchoStar
The agreement will allow EchoStar’s Boost Mobile subscribers to access SpaceX’s next generation Starlink Direct to Cell service.
PNC to buy Colorado-based FirstBank for $4.1 billion
The purchase will give PNC a substantial presence in the Colorado banking market as well as Arizona.
2 people die in small plane crash in Greenwood Village
Firefighters found the Beech BE35 airplane engulfed in flames, with the fire threatening to spread to a nearby building and some diesel-powered generators.
Republicans move to lift energy development limits to expand mining and drilling in Western states
The land agency also announced a separate proposal aimed at increasing mining and drilling in Western states with populations of greater sage grouse.
Justice Department requests access to Dominion voting equipment used in Missouri in 2020
The unconventional requests signal how the DOJ is seeking a closer watch over how states run their elections.
The Colorado River is in trouble. Some groups want the government to step up
Environmental groups urged the Bureau of Reclamation to use its authority to curb water waste in the Lower Basin states: California, Arizona and Nevada.
University of Northern Colorado among colleges welcoming pets in dorms to reduce students’ stress and anxiety
For students, the companionship can help reduce stress, anxiety and homesickness. The colleges also see benefits for student engagement and helping them build connections with one another.
