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Refugees who fled war in Congo thought they’d be safe in Denver 鈥� but were met with gun violence
Refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo Eugene Karekezi and Goro Zuwa (short for Zuwayidi Byiringiro) in Denver's East Colfax neighborhood, along with Emmanel Amani, are among the latest of...
In Colorado mountain towns, where affordable housing is scarce, “even living out of your car is gentrified”
Blocked from sleeping in vehicles within municipal boundaries, workers in profit-minded Colorado mountain towns now must seek 鈥渟afe outdoor space鈥� 鈥� in Walmart lots, surrounding woods or new designated parking...
How this tribe survives in Colorado’s worst drought region with as little as 10% of its hard-won water supply
The Utes are surviving, for now, by relying on a unique asset: a mill built in 2014 where tribal crews de-husk, grind and package all the corn they can harvest.
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Gravel vs. garlic: Colorado farmers fight state-backed mine as urban expansion fuels demand
While politicians tout agriculture as essential to Colorado's economic life, some garlic and chile farmers of the Arkansas River Valley are battling a proposed state-backed gravel mine east of Pueblo...
Al Gore in Denver to lead a new wave of climate activism as Trump takes aim at EPA rules
Gore launched a three-day mobilization of activists in Denver, his 34th such event, in the shadow of Trump's statements against environmental protection regulation.
Trump orders review, possible overhaul of EPA water protection rule
President Donald Trump's promised overhaul of environmental rules gained momentum Tuesday as the president ordered a review and possible rollback of protections for streams and wetlands 鈥� igniting opposition from...
EPA granting Colorado $1 million for Summitville toxic mine cleanup, one of many still not complete
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is granting another $1 million for further Superfund cleanup of the Summitville Mine disaster in southwest Colorado that so far has cost taxpayers more than...
Denver Water tree-thinning effort to protect watershed, prevent fires is expanded to private property
Tree-thinning intended to help heal the West抖阴ap ailing forests has become an essential part of providing water for citydwellers: Denver Water, state and federal officials on Monday renewed a $33...
Denver Water, U.S. Forest Service, partners embark on $33 million forest health deal
Denver Water, federal and state officials say that on Monday they will sign a $33 million five-year forest health deal enabling continued tree-thinning and restoration of forests essential for city...
Murdered Boulder mom dreamed of working with kids
Boulder residents on Sunday mourned Ashley Mead, a 25-year-old bibliophile mother who wore rainbow colors and big glasses and put positive energy in their lives 鈥� a woman who was...
Fossil fuel extraction fights persist around Colorado, challenging state push for harmony
Colorado鈥檚 oil and gas conflict flared as hundreds of people packed FirstBank Center on Tuesday night hoping to kill -- or at least tame -- a plan to drill 139...
Prairie dog towns in Colorado cover twice the acreage researchers once thought
Prairie dogs -- the long-reviled rodents that pester developers and ranchers, yet play a key role for Great Plains ecosystems -- not only are surviving but may be far more...
Colorado brushfires burn hundreds of acres; wind gusts and sparks ignite dry grass
Brushfires broke out around Colorado and burned hundreds of acres Sunday as exceptionally high temperatures combined with wind gusts and sparks that ignited dry grass.