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Feds put brakes on coal-mining leases, draw heat, praise in Colorado
Editor’s note: A version of this story first appeared in The Colorado Statesman: The U.S. Department of the Interior on Friday announced a three-year halt to new coal-mining leases on…
As militia takeover unfolds, Colorado lawmakers to debate state control of federal lands
Editor’s note: A version of this story first appeared in The Colorado Statesman: With the ongoing Bundy family militia takeover of a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon as a backdrop,…
Durango’s Ellen Roberts concerned about election-year politics during legislative session
Editor’s note: A version of this story first appeared in The Colorado Statesman: State Senate president pro tem Ellen Roberts, R-Durango, says she’s focused on lowering healthcare costs in this…
GOP, Dem lawmakers differ dramatically on how to kick start Western Slope economy
Editor’s note: A version of this story first appeared in The Colorado Statesman: While Colorado’s economy continues its solid rebound along the state’s Front Range, areas of the Western Slope…
Group floats 11 possible oil and gas drilling ballot questions
Editor’s note: A version of this story first appeared in The Colorado Statesman: An anti-fracking group last month submitted 11 potential ballot initiatives to the Colorado Legislative Council — the…
Ballot battle over local control of oil and gas drilling looms as legislature wrings hands
Editor’s note: A version of this story first appeared in The Colorado Statesman: The highly contentious debate over whether Colorado cities and towns can control oil and gas drilling within…
Colorado Supreme Court rebuffs governor in dispute with attorney general over EPA’s Clean Power Plan
Editor’s note: A version of this story first appeared in The Colorado Statesman: The Colorado Supreme Court on Thursday denied a petition by Gov. John Hickenlooper questioning the legality of…
Beaver Creek opens more lifts, terrain as more winter weather looms
It really doesn’t get much better than this: super-sunny weather for the Birds of Prey downhill on Friday, Dec. 4, a quick blast of snow on Saturday just in time…
Colorado congressional delegation deeply divided on Planned Parenthood attack
Editor’s note: A version of this story first appeared in The Colorado Statesman: U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, a Colorado Springs Republican who has represented the city in the state’s Fifth…
Vail opening up Back Bowls on Thursday
It’s barely December and Vail is already opening its Back Bowls. The resort reported 6.5 feet of snow in November, allowing mountain operation crews to open parts of Sun Up…