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Before Telluride, Colorado, became known for its upscale ski resort and second homes, it was a hippy enclave where sharing and repurposing were part of daily life. This spirit led to the creation of the Free Box, a spot for exchanging items. When neglect and the pandemic threatened its closure, the town government stepped in to save it.
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CWD is a prion disease that infects animals in the cervid family, such as deer, elk, and moose. Hunters and well-meaning humans may be contributing to the disease's spread across the state and the country.
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Colorado voters considered 14 statewide ballot questions this election. Seven were constitutional amendments, which typically need a 55% majority to pass.
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Lake City in southwestern Colorado is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking and fly fishing. But now, a new sport is taking off in town: powerlifting. The town held its first powerlifting competition in late September.
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Colorado’s new testing program under the Mobile Home Park Water Quality Act kicked off this past summer, but extensive testing and an enforcement process that is still getting set up means it could be awhile until communities such as Apple Tree Park in New Castle see major fixes.
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Many who can’t vote in Tuesday’s election are still anxious about results. A group of community members and immigrant service providers met last month in Jackson, Wyoming, to recap recent immigration policy changes and outline potentials for under a Trump OR Harris administration.
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Payment for Ecosystem Services programs exist across the world, incentivizing farmers to work alongside nature, and foster healthy ecosystems. As climate change brings new challenges to the agricultural industry, these programs are becoming increasingly common in the US. One such program is happening in southwest Colorado.
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In 2023, Alan Muñoz helped launch the Civic Leader Education and Advocacy Program with Voces Unidas in Mexico City. Before this year’s program in May, Muñoz traveled to Mexico early to see his family in Calvillo Aguascalientes, many of whom he had never met.
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Fall is a feeding frenzy for bears as they fatten up for winter hibernation. Habitat loss and climate change are driving more bears into urban areas in search of food—a trend that's dangerous for both bears and humans.
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Miguel González, an apprentice electrician who grew up in the Colorado River Valley, once only knew stereotypes of his home country. However, a travel permit that allowed him to fly internationally as a DACA recipient in May gave him a vision of real Mexico and helped him fulfill an application requirement for his green card.