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Posted inHousing

HOA foreclosures “lose-lose” game for Coloradans, but these lawyers win regardless of the outcome

by ProPublica 3:58 AM MDT on Mar 14, 20238:16 AM MDT on Mar 14, 2023

A retired NFL player’s legal battle with a homeowners association spotlights why critics say Colorado law incentivizes attorneys to advise that HOAs foreclose on residents rather than find less expensive solutions.

Posted inEnergy

Xcel Energy will cut Colorado bills again in April as natural gas costs continue to fall 

by Michael Booth 3:08 AM MDT on Mar 14, 20238:58 AM MDT on Mar 14, 2023

While the state’s largest utility is under fire for unsustainable energy bills hitting consumers late in 2022, Xcel has also cut gas costs four times in six months.

Posted inBusiness

Digging into Colorado’s top consumer complaints, from the death of robocalls to incompetent contractors

by Tamara Chuang 3:04 AM MDT on Mar 13, 20237:25 AM MDT on Mar 14, 2023

Notably absent for the second year in a row were fraudulent and unwanted telephone calls.

Posted inEconomy

What’s Working: Tipping for fast food, to-go pick ups, pot and … wedding gowns?

by Tamara Chuang 4:58 AM MST on Mar 11, 202311:49 AM MDT on Mar 13, 2023

Coloradans share their tipping tales.Plus: One restaurant’s “No Tips” policy, Colorado Restaurant Association’s stance on tipping, and more!

Posted inBusiness

Colorado oil and gas companies offer $459 million to guarantee their wells are plugged eventually

by Mark Jaffe 3:50 AM MST on Mar 8, 20236:55 PM MST on Mar 9, 2023

The plans seek to meet new state financial requirements, but some smaller operators are hoping to put up only a fraction of the needed funds.

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Posted inEconomy

More than 80% of local governments have opted out of Colorado’s new paid family, medical leave

by Tamara Chuang 4:20 AM MST on Mar 7, 202310:39 PM MST on Mar 6, 2023

Many said they have similar or better programs in place for their workers. The deadline to opt out is March 31.

Posted inBusiness

Exxon drops algae research, but Colorado labs press on in hunt for green fuel

by Mark Jaffe 3:43 AM MST on Mar 6, 202310:02 AM MST on Mar 6, 2023

Technologies that are quicker to scale now are ExxonMobil’s focus. The Colorado labs the petroleum giant funded still see potential in algae as a biofuel.

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Posted inEnvironment

Aging activists have battled for decades to clean up a Colorado Superfund site. Who will fight once they’re gone?

by Sue McMillin 4:28 AM MST on Mar 5, 20232:08 PM MST on Mar 6, 2023

The Cotter Uranium Mill Superfund site has an estimated 5.8 million tons of radioactive waste buried under the dirt

Posted inBusiness

What’s Working: How a Denver nonprofit is expanding the benefits of work 

by Tamara Chuang 4:17 AM MST on Mar 4, 202310:53 PM MST on Mar 6, 2023

Plus: The rise in employee benefits, Fair Workweek bill dies, and more!

Posted inEnvironment

One tiny zebra mussel was found in a Colorado reservoir. It will be 5 years before the water gets an all-clear.

by Nancy Lofholm 4:01 AM MST on Mar 3, 20235:38 PM MST on Mar 2, 2023

Aquatic biologists began spraying to kill the invasive species at Highline Lake State Park on Wednesday.
Park managers are worried decontamination procedures will kill boat traffic.

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