New guidance from federal land managers seems to require an inventory and review of all existing bolts and fixed anchors in wilderness areas
John Hickenlooper
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Colorado named U.S. Tech Hub for quantum computing
The designation comes with federal funding, bragging rights as the next big tech ecosystem, and local excitement to make the state the Silicon Valley of quantum technology.
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Littwin: Dem senators finally start calling for Menendez to resign after corruption charges. Why aren’t Republicans?
GOP senators want to run against a damaged Menendez, of course. But there’s also the problem of calling out Menendez while defending Trump.
Posted inPolitics and Government
Colorado’s U.S. senators join growing chorus calling for Bob Menendez to resign
John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet on Tuesday called for Menendez to step down
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A (very busy) week in the life of Colorado’s congressional delegation
The Colorado Sun visited Washington to spend time with the state’s eight U.S. House members and two U.S. senators to learn more about how they operate
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Zornio: Colorado politics has a sexism problem. How long will it take to break the glass ceiling?
Colorado voters have never elected a woman to the state’s highest political offices, and without more action from the men in charge, who knows how long it will be before that changes.
Posted inOpinion Columns
Opinion: Hickenlooper’s Colorado River Caucus will bring needed clout to Washington
Rescuing the West’s water lifeline will require 7-state cooperation, compromise, resources — and political horsepower
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Three members of Colorado’s congressional delegation seek $60 billion to reduce wildfire risk, restore Western land
The Protect the West Act is sponsored by U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, as well as U.S. Rep. Jason Crow
Posted inWater
Upper Colorado River states land $125 million for pilot conservation program amid drought crisis
The major expansion of a previous experiment will be one of Colorado’s biggest contributions to emergency use cuts on the troubled waterway
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Silverman: Neckties are disappearing, but the Broncos new coach knows they still make a powerful statement
Fewer men are wearing neckties, but they still pack plenty of symbolism for those who tie the knot