Here’s what Colorado lawmakers did — and didn’t — do on climate and environmental issues this year By Elise Schmelzer June 9, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. Colorado lawmakers in this year's session took on a wide variety of environmental issues, from...
Could data center boom threaten Colorado’s water supply and climate goals? By Elise Schmelzer June 5, 2025 at 3:57 p.m. Two metro Denver construction sites offer a glimpse into the power and water needs of...
In wake of deep cuts, NOAA says it will hire for ‘mission-critical’ weather service positions By The Associated Press June 3, 2025 at 11:07 a.m. DOGE cuts gutted NOAA and the National Weather Service earlier this year.
Republican budget bill would strike blow to clean energy efforts in Colorado By Noelle Phillips June 2, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. The cuts would repeal or quickly phase out tax credits and loans for things such...
‘New Americans’ are winning elections in Colorado. Other immigrants want to follow suit. By Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton June 3, 2025 at 11:58 a.m. What's happening in Colorado in part of a growing trend to incorporate more diverse perspectives...
Colorado River states still have no unified long-term management plan and ‘are just about out of time,’ experts warn By Elise Schmelzer May 31, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. As the Colorado River shrinks due to drought and climate change, the negotiators must decide...
Supreme Court backs Utah oil railroad expansion opposed by Colorado communities By Elise Schmelzer May 29, 2025 at 5:31 p.m. The Supreme Court backed a multibillion-dollar oil railroad expansion in Utah on Thursday, endorsing a...
King Soopers grocery prices aren’t to be trusted — caveat emptor (Letters) By DP Opinion May 28, 2025 at 5:01 a.m. When shopping at King Soopers, I make a habit of using my smartphone to take...
Secretary Burgum’s cuts to national parks would be “the worst idea we ever had” (Letters) By DP Opinion May 26, 2025 at 5:04 a.m. "Efforts are currently underway in our government to destroy our system of national parks. This...
As Colorado wildfires worsen, Sen. John Hickenlooper’s bill aims to reduce risks. But it worries some environmentalists. By Elise Schmelzer May 19, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. "Anything that puts power back in the hands of the government and away from the...