In Colorado, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says climate change alarmism has hurt energy development
The energy secretary, a longtime oil and gas executive, said climate change was a real physical phenomenon but not a crisis. His comments come as the Trump administration considers further cuts to the agency.
Gov. Jared Polis pushing last-minute bill to accelerate Colorado’s shift to renewable energy
Business groups, utilities and local governments are asking legislative leaders not to consider the plan so late in the legislative session.
University of Colorado Board of Regent chair under independent review, accused of receiving full-time pay only working part-time
Callie Rennison is now part of the same independent review requested to look into a possible conflict of interest from fellow CU Regent Wanda James.
Monopoly debuts Colorado Springs edition of game board
This special edition of Monopoly includes iconic local landmarks like Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak.
What Colorado’s lawmakers think of Trump’s tariffs
As businesses worry about the impact of a possible trade war, Democrats pan the tariffs, while Republicans remain supportive, for now.
Trump education department threatens federal school funding nationwide over DEI
“Federal financial assistance is a privilege, not a right,” the nation’s top acting civil rights official said.
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Uber and Lyft rides would require video monitoring under bill up for its first hearing Thursday
Backers say Colorado needs new rules to ensure the safety of rideshare passengers.
Future of union organizing in Colorado remains fuzzy as legislative session enters home stretch
Senate Bill 5 would abolish a requirement in the Colorado Labor Peace Act that 75% of workers at a company sign off before union security negotiations can begin. The bill is a priority for unions and loathed by business interests. Gov. Jared Polis is in the mix, too.
Colorado Arts Spotlight: Boulder Arts Week, Arvada Center summer concerts and a ‘Tearjerker’ film series in Denver
Your weekly arts and culture news briefs, catching you up on the latest across Colorado — plus, things to do.
Rep. Gabe Evans talks tariffs, Medicaid and family during first telephone town hall
The swing-district freshman has been under pressure from Democrats for not holding in-person events with constituents.
Trump’s tariffs will soon make cars more expensive in Colorado. Here’s how it might play out
Dealers across the state reported busy showrooms over the weekend as customers try to beat coming price hikes.
Four new city counselors set to join two incumbents on the Colorado Springs dais
Turnout is lower than it was four years ago, which was the last time the six districts were on the ballot.
Ashley Jackson brings spirituals to the harp
The rising harpist explores spirituals, musical ancestors and the influence of church on her new album, Take Me to the Water.
Ten Colorado international students – at least half Middle Eastern – have visas revoked
An immigration attorney told CPR News the students have the choice to either self-deport or stay and fight – but that leaves them open to being detained.
Colorado House Speaker’s school finance plan seeks a compromise on enrollment-averaging
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis proposed eliminating student population averaging for the purposes of funding schools. The idea has been criticized by district leaders.
Colorado ski coach charged with sexual assault of a minor
A coach with the Team Summit Colorado Ski Club was arrested in Taos, New Mexico.
A notorious, tree-chewing pest could be making a comeback in Colorado
The mountain pine beetles have rebuilt their numbers amid dry and warm weather.
As Colorado’s district-run schools shrink and charters grow, their demographics are converging
This year, charter schools are serving about 15% of public school students in Colorado.
