Colorado county manager says Utah oil train plan ‘fanning the flames’ of climate change
Two of Colorado’s most cherished natural resources have been in the news a lot lately: the endangered Colorado River and key national forest areas lawmakers want to protect for future generations. Both are threatened…
Tennessee Pass rail revival still possible as Utah oil train debate continues to rage
It’s been just over a year since a key federal agency rejected an expedited lease deal to revive rail service on Union Pacific’s dormant Tennessee Pass Line through Eagle County, prompting one…
‘Strong opposition’ to Utah oil train project builds in ‘downline’ Colorado communities
The prospect of up to 350,000 barrels of oil a day rolling through Colorado on trains has caught the attention of Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet following the Dec. 15 U.S.…
Colorado senator looks to extend health insurance savings in Build Back Better Act
Coloradans who don’t get their health insurance through their employer and have to buy it on the individual market are saving hundreds of dollars a month in 2022 thanks to…
Debating snowmaking, cloud seeding for skiing during worsening climate crisis
Looking up at the grassy, brown lower slopes of Colorado ski resorts these days, streaked in places with patches of artificial snow, it’s natural to wonder, what’s the point? As the…
Colorado congressman leads charge on access issues plaguing mobile app stores
Despite a recent court ruling that could carve off a big slice of Apple and Google’s revenue for rival tech companies and app developers, Colorado Congressman Ken Buck continues to sharpen his…
Colorado governor links lengthy interstate closure to wildfires, mudslides, climate change
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Monday said his office is preparing a state disaster declaration and a request for a federal declaration after torrential rains over the last five days…
Tech innovation helps boost recovery for Colorado’s outdoor recreation industry
If Colorado’s tech and outdoor rec sectors weren’t inextricably linked prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, they certainly are now, panelists on a recent webcast said. “The marriage of tourism, travel,…
Dormant Colorado rail line could see revival as ambitious Amtrak plan moves forward
Last week, Amtrak issued a statement and a map detailing its plans for new routes as part of the Biden administration’s American Jobs Plan, including a new Front Range passenger rail route from Cheyenne to…
Colorado weighs data privacy bill as feds drag feet on regulating tech industry
Colorado this legislative session may be joining a handful of states trying to fill a federal void in regulating personal data privacy and security, but most experts agree the state-level…
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