Democratic state lawmakers will require a study of how transportation planning regions, through which transportation money is distributed, are drawn
Joshua Perry
Posted inHealth
Regulation falls short of protecting north Denver residents from Suncor refinery, nonprofit research finds
Cultivando, an Adams County environmental nonprofit advocating for Latino communities, released the results of their yearlong air monitoring program and called for stricter industry regulations
Posted inEnvironment
Suncor will finally reopen after a 3-month closure. But will anything change for its neighbors?
Gas prices that rose when Colorado’s only petroleum refinery closed are expected to drop. But residents who’ve dealt with Suncor’s pollution for decades aren’t so thrilled — and they have a plan.
Posted inTransportation
As Eisenhower Tunnel turns 50, Colorado celebrates with talk of a facelift for the crucial I-70 link
The highest point anywhere on I-70, the westbound tunnel and its eastbound twin, have provided safe passage through the mountain for millions of vehicles.
Posted inOutdoors
Body of snowmobiler found two days after avalanche in southern Colorado
The man, who hasn’t been publicly named, is the seventh avalanche death this winter season
Posted inEnvironment
Court of Appeals rules in favor of Garfield County, upholding notice of violation against quarry
The decision affirmed the county’s right to regulate the mining company and represents a win for community activists opposed to the expansion of its Glenwood Springs quarry.
Posted inWater
Water conservation remains a huge concern in the West, annual Colorado College poll shows
The State of the Rockies project’s 13th annual poll found that Coloradans and other western states are still on high alert about water shortages — and willing to act
Posted inEnergy
PUC responds to Polis’ call for utility relief: “We certainly don’t have all the answers now”
The regulatory body, which reports to the governor, said that it’ll try to move forward on fixing a system that’s put many Coloradans in financial distress with sky-high utility bills this winter
Posted inEnvironment
Two wolves captured, collared by Colorado wildlife biologists in North Park
The two males, the only GPS-tracked wolves in Colorado, will provide CPW with insight on future wolf behavior in the state
Posted inBusiness
Amazon put workers at risk at Aurora warehouse, five others nationwide, OSHA investigation finds
OSHA cited the warehouse after finding that the company put its workers at risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Amazon said an improved safety protocol has reduced injuries.