State inspectors cited a litany of violations in settling with the Lyons plant, while activists continue fighting pollution and alleged land use infractions
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Posted inBusiness
Residential development in Erie, Longmont stalled after wells plugged decades ago start leaking oil and gas
One orphaned well was added to Colorado regulators’ long list of projects, and another may be joining it. Both may have to wait in line.
Posted inEquity
Father sues Lafayette for not providing indoor shelter for homeless people like him and his son
Civil rights lawyers say a critical mass of claims filed in Colorado cities could force a decision about whether homeless people can be moved from campsites when no other shelter exists
Posted inMarshall Fire
More than 150 insurance companies sue Xcel, citing negligence over start of Marshall fire
Another lawsuit, filed Monday by the law firm that successfully sued PG&E after the deadly Camp fire in California, claims the utility company was aware of high fire risk Dec. 30
Posted inSunLit Interviews
Finn Murphy watched a hemp boom go bust, then told his own story
Author Finn Murphy’s new book, “Rocky Mountain High,” offers unvarnished, tragi-comic tales from a Boulder County hemp business failure.
Posted inMarshall Fire
Marshall fire was caused by reignited burn on residential property, Xcel Energy power line, Boulder County authorities say
No evidence of a crime as authorities disclose cause and origin of the Marshall fire on Thursday, capping a 17-month probe into December 2021 wildfire that killed two people, destroyed more than 1,000 homes and businesses
Posted inOutdoors
Boulder Valley Velodrome resurrected by team of cycling investors
The dormant 250-meter outdoor track in Erie will be revived as a nonprofit community gathering place and high-altitude training destination for track cyclists
Posted inHealth
Need for mental health providers has grown more urgent in the year since Marshall fire
A philanthropy-funded program to provide free mental health support for fire survivors has served hundreds of people but has bumped up against a provider shortage. “We are struggling.”
Posted inEnvironment
Will a Colorado biochar company lock up enough carbon to help the planet?
Biochar Now explains how smoldering wood into charcoal might take a small bite from climate change
Posted inBusiness
COVID pushed Colorado nonprofits to their limits. Leaders stuck around, committed to the mission, not the money.
As the next wave of economic challenges lines up, top managers say they’d rather fight to help clients than jump on the corporate track