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New cell-phone driving, cage-free chicken, other Colorado laws kick in

A handful of new laws will begin in Colorado on Jan. 1, from a restriction on using a phone while driving to requirements for delivery companies like DoorDash.…

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State, Union Pacific strike new deal for Moffat Tunnel putting passengers first

The state of Colorado on Monday announced a new 25-year lease deal with Union Pacific Railroad for the state-owned Moffat Tunnel connecting the state’s Front Range with the…

December 24, 2024Comments Off on State, Union Pacific strike new deal for Moffat Tunnel putting passengers firstRead More

Colorado wildlife officials urge denial of request to suspend wolf reintroduction

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials release 1 of 5 gray wolves onto public land in Grand County, Dec. 18, 2023 (courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife). Colorado officials…

December 23, 2024Comments Off on Colorado wildlife officials urge denial of request to suspend wolf reintroductionRead More

Public lands bills backed by Colorado Dems includes possible housing on USFS parcels

A skier descends Forest Service land near Meadow Mountain, the base of which has long been eyed for a combination of housing and transportation services. While chaos in…

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Big Pivots: Holy Cross Energy takes another step toward 100% renewable energy

This falls under the heading of energy wonkiness but my impression is that it is a vital part of the energy transition in Colorado. We don’t get to…

December 17, 2024Comments Off on Big Pivots: Holy Cross Energy takes another step toward 100% renewable energyRead More

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New cell-phone driving, cage-free chicken, other Colorado laws kick in

State, Union Pacific strike new deal for Moffat Tunnel putting passengers first

Colorado wildlife officials urge denial of request to suspend wolf reintroduction

Public lands bills backed by Colorado Dems includes possible housing on USFS parcels

Big Pivots: Holy Cross Energy takes another step toward 100% renewable energy

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