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coloradosun, 9 days ago to random

The BLM will remove about 100 horses with a helicopter roundup near Palisade.

https://coloradosun.com/2024/05/16/wlid-horses-roundup-little-book-cliffs/

coloradosun, 9 days ago to random

A child protection caseworker in Colorado who gets caught falsifying records or lying about checking on children in one county can get a job in another county. And then another.

https://coloradosun.com/2024/05/16/child-welfare-caseworker-misconduct/

coloradosun, 9 days ago to random

Gov. Jared Polis said the Regional Transportation District’s “convoluted governance structure” doesn’t set the agency up for success.

This and more in Friday's edition of The Unaffiliated newsletter for Premium members: https://coloradosun.com/2024/05/17/what-jared-polis-said-at-our-post-legislative-session-event/

coloradosun, 9 days ago to random

Telluride man, 70, sentenced to one year in prison for role in Jan. 6 riot at Capitol
https://coloradosun.com/2024/05/17/colorado-telluride-man-sentenced-capitol-riot/

coloradosun, 9 days ago to random

Was the recent discovery of 40-pound invasive fish in Colorado the result of a science experiment?
https://coloradosun.com/2024/05/17/colorado-invasive-carp-science-experiment/

coloradosun, 9 days ago to random

Colorado is launching a teacher apprenticeship program in race to solve chronic staff shortages
https://coloradosun.com/2024/05/17/colorado-teacher-shortages-apprenticeship-programs/

coloradosun, 9 days ago to random

The pipeline for new teachers looks like it won’t make up for the current staffing shortfalls.

This and more in today's edition of The Sunriser: https://coloradosun.com/2024/05/17/sunriser-20240517/

coloradosun, 9 days ago to random

Eldora worker crushed by a tree while doing trail maintenance at the ski area
https://coloradosun.com/2024/05/16/eldora-worker-killed-tree/

coloradosun, 9 days ago to random

On today's Daily Sun-Up podcast:

Colorado Music Experience's G. Brown talks Grateful Dead, Huey Lewis & more.

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-sun-up/id1529487340?i=1000655909666
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0H6hvsHUT5FdxiqExVqIMv?si=c3fec72affc94faf
Online: https://coloradosun.com/podcast/

coloradosun, 9 days ago to random

1 person dead, another hurt after a fiery tanker truck crash west of Denver
https://coloradosun.com/2024/05/16/colorado-tanker-crash-i70-closure-deadly/

coloradosun, 9 days ago to random

The Boulder County wastewater treatment plant was close to dumping raw sewage into Boulder Creek before power was restored during a preemptive shutdown in April.

https://coloradosun.com/2024/05/16/xcel-power-shut-off-wind-colorado/

coloradosun, 9 days ago to random

A new federal law banning the import of Russian uranium and directing $2.7 billion toward expansion of U.S. production of uranium for nuclear power could revive a long-dormant uranium industry in western Colorado and surrounding states.

https://coloradosun.com/2024/05/15/russian-ban-uranium-mining-colorado/

coloradosun, 10 days ago to random

Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift.

But it would not legalize marijuana outright for recreational use.

https://coloradosun.com/2024/05/16/justice-department-formally-moves-to-reclassify-marijuana/

coloradosun, 10 days ago to random

Colorado has 23 legislative primaries on the ballot this election year. We know it’s hard to pay attention to that many races so we highlighted the ones worth watching.

https://coloradosun.com/2024/05/15/colorado-legislative-primary/

coloradosun, 10 days ago to random

The Colorado outdoor industry cheers when garage-born startups get acquired by mega-corporations. But what about when those international conglomerates yank those businesses out of state?

This and more in The Outsider newsletter for Premium members: https://coloradosun.com/2024/05/16/outsider-20240516/

coloradosun, 10 days ago to random

On today's Daily Sun-Up podcast:

Does the big Cemex cement factory have a future in Boulder County?

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-sun-up/id1529487340?i=1000655778895
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AhezNI1G9IJxincGbFzlp?si=44c3325606784dfd
Online: https://coloradosun.com/podcast/

coloradosun, 10 days ago to random

The nomination period closes in 1 week for Colorado's Best 2024!

Choose your top businesses across dozens of categories , and the top six of each category will compete for the title, Colorado's Best 2024.

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coloradosun, 10 days ago to random

Several high-profile examples of caseworkers lying about families are prompting action at the state Child Welfare Division.

This and more in today's edition of The Sunriser newsletter: https://coloradosun.com/2024/05/16/the-sunriser-05162024/

coloradosun, 10 days ago to random

Xcel may shut off power more often to avoid wildfires. Regulators have 8 questions about how that might work.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/05/16/xcel-power-shut-off-wind-colorado/

coloradosun, 10 days ago to random

Colorado lawmakers passed 10 new water measures this year. These are the biggest ones.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/05/16/colorado-lawmakers-approve-10-water-measures/

coloradosun, 10 days ago to random

Federal land managers are planning Colorado’s next wild horse roundup, ignoring pleas to stop using a helicopter
https://coloradosun.com/2024/05/16/wlid-horses-roundup-little-book-cliffs/

coloradosun, 10 days ago to random

Bad caseworkers can hop from county to county in Colorado undetected. New rules are coming.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/05/16/child-welfare-caseworker-misconduct/