After guiding the New Orleans Saints to a Super Bowl win and a 152-89 mark in 15 seasons, Payton becomes the 20th head coach in Broncos’ history
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Posted inPolitics and Government
Colorado Democratic Party, GOP prepare for intraparty reorganizations that will have big influence over their future
Both parties will have new chairs, and how leadership elections go on the county and congressional and legislative district levels will play a big role
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 inHousing
Coloradans can defer payment on a big chunk of their rising property tax bill. Here’s how to do it.
The legislature passed a bill in 2021 allowing Coloradans to defer payment on any increase in their property tax bill over 4% by making it a lien against their home
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.
Posted inWater
California releases its plan for Colorado River cuts, evaporation loss not included
California wants cuts based on Lake Mead elevation and not on water lost to evaporation and transportation, which Colorado and other states propose
Posted inPolitics and Government
State budget writers fine Colorado Mesa University for exceeding tuition increase cap, highlighting annual Capitol debate
Legislature told the state’s colleges and universities they couldn’t raise tuition for any in-state undergraduate students by more than 2%.
Posted inPolitics and Government
Nearly 25% of Colorado’s state lawmakers have landed a statehouse seat by vacancy committee
There will be 24 lawmakers this year who secured a statehouse seat through a vacancy appointment, including no fewer than nine legislators who will have been appointed in a 12-month span
Posted inCrime and Courts
Colorado man uses new law to sue Denver archdiocese over abuse by convicted priest
The lawsuit takes advantage of a recently passed law that allows victims in Colorado to sue even if the statute of limitations has passed.
Posted inHealth
Boulder is buying a home for people to live in while recovering from methamphetamine addiction
Boulder County repurposed one of its office buildings to provide temporary outpatient drug addiction treatment. Now, they are looking to buy a property for inpatient recovery.