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Colorado Sun
- In Lower Arkansas River Valley, a $1.39B pipeline is the Holy Grail of clean water
Years of buying radium-free water from vending machines is coming to an end, but the cost to build the Arkansas Valley Conduit continues to rise and deadlines to use federal funds are fast-approaching
- Trump administration slashes $550 million in Colorado clean energy grants. Democrats call it revenge.
Mostly blue states targeted in $7.5 billion cancellation of Biden-era innovation awards
- Rare death of a climbing guide on Idaho Springs via ferrata launches state, federal investigations
Olivia Copeland, a 26-year-old climbing guide, died in a fall while rappelling with her group on the Blue Sky Via Ferrata in Idaho Springs
- Durango, Purgatory land mountain biking world championships in 2030
The hosts of the first-ever world championships in 1990 secure a replay of the seminal contest that debuted mountain biking on a world stage, seeding Colorado’s preeminence in the singletrack sport
- Does Waymo plan to offer driverless cars in Denver even during winters?
Yes. While Waymo won't launch driverless services until 2026, the company is preparing to operate autonomous cars during Denver winters.
Denverite
- Washington Street in Globeville is set for big changes and two years of construction
The project will bring wider sidewalks, more trees and neighborhood connectivity to north Denver.
- 16th Street (actually) reopens Saturday. Now what?
A million pavers and $176 million later, a reopening party will feature mayors, bands and sports teams.
- Nikola Jokic plans ‘to be a Nugget forever’
The team made significant changes in the offseason to energize their star.
- Things to do in Denver this weekend, Oct. 3-5
We're officially in Halloween month!
- A new Denver bikeway started construction this week
The Alamo Placita bikeway will feature a number of roundabouts, crosswalk improvements and speed bumps.
Colorado Public Radio
- Western Slope farmers and ranchers still tallying the cost of summer wildfires
Five major wildfires burned nearly 200,000 acres in the state.
- How a musician preserved Colorado Springs’ underground punk scene from the 80s and 90s
“It is another deep dive into this sneaky and tricky Colorado Springs music scene." The series preserves songs from local bands between 1983 and 1994.
- Pikes Peak region remains ‘prosperous,’ according to UCCS Economic Forum
The 29th annual event said Colorado Springs retains many bright spots in its business climate, even as the U.S. economy shows worrying signs.
- Listen: A viral cake picnic serves up sugar, community and pickles
More than 450 people lined up at RiNo Art Park this past Saturday, all with one thing in common: a love of cake. “It’s delicious!
- Colorado’s new ‘Music Advocacy Day’ hopes to lay the groundwork for music policy progress
Gov. Polis’ Oct. 1 proclamation is a first step, as Colorado music industry organizers ask the state to recognize the impact of music on the local economy.
Aspen Journalism
- ‘The public is losing out’
Working two full-time jobs was taxing, and it’s true that the federal government pays far less than local governments in the same resort communities. But the real push to leave the agency came from Washington. The post ‘The public is losing out’ appeared first on Aspen Journalism.
- Report takes aim at Colorado River water managers’ inaction
This process would be somewhat expedited, unique and, for some, it raises concerns about transparency and whether the public comment periods that are typically a part of an EIS process will be shortened. The post Report takes aim at Colorado River water managers’ inaction appeared first on Aspen Journalism.
Colorado Newsline
- Trump cancels blue-state projects, trolls Dems on social media as shutdown drags on
WASHINGTON — Trump administration officials on Friday defended the decision to cancel federal projects in regions of the country that have voted for Democrats, saying the move isn’t political but an effort to reduce the size and scope of government during the shutdown. Republican leaders in Congress also backed the White House’s decision to punish
- Republican governor candidates oppose military troops in Colorado cities
Republican candidates for Colorado governor during a forum Thursday night were skeptical of a plan to send federal troops into American cities. “I’m very nervous about the idea of using our military domestically,” state Sen. Mark Baisley said. “I would invite, but to come in as augmentation to our law enforcement officers, but not to
- Colorado increases EV trade-in incentives after Trump’s repeal of federal rebate
A state program to incentivize electric vehicle purchases will offer more generous rebates in the absence of federal benefits repealed by President Donald Trump’s administration, Colorado officials announced Thursday. The sweeping tax and spending law passed by Trump and congressional Republicans this year canceled a federal rebate of up to $7,500 for the purchase of
High Country News
- Shutdown causes ‘confusion’ across the Forest Service
Prescribed burns are on hold during shutdown while logging continues. The post Shutdown causes ‘confusion’ across the Forest Service appeared first on High Country News.
- Visiting public lands during the shutdown? Be polite and prepared
Public land advocates say the shutdown threatens resources but offer advice on how to help. The post Visiting public lands during the shutdown? Be polite and prepared appeared first on High Country News.
- How tribal educators are navigating budget challenges
Tribal college and university leaders lean on their resiliency and cultural values in the face of federal funding unknowns. The post How tribal educators are navigating budget challenges appeared first on High Country News.