Colorado
Colorado Sun
- Changing the meaning of “harm”
Trump goes after the Endangered Species Act, plus preparing for Colorado River water cuts, Aurora immigrant center tries to hold on and more
- Trump move to redefine “harm” in Endangered Species Act may pose ecological risks for Colorado
Only direct killing or collecting of species would still be outlawed, allowing far more building, mining, drilling and other development that threatens critical habitat
- A community center in the heart of ethnic Aurora tries to hold on amid funding cuts
The Village Exchange Center has been “demoralized” by Aurora immigration raids, stop-work orders, funding cuts and arson
- What could future Colorado River water cuts look like? States look to this year’s weak snowpack to find out.
Colorado River negotiations are heating up as officials try to reach a basinwide agreement by May. But how would their competing proposals play out if they were managing the basin this year?
- Opponents of Colorado wolf reintroduction will start gathering signatures for 2026 ballot measure that would stop it
Colorado Advocates for Smart Wolf Policy say they'll start gathering the signatures in coming days
Denverite
- Denver hasn’t updated its homelessness data dashboard in months
The city is working on a new dashboard that reflects Mayor Mike Johnston’s 2025 goals.
- Get ready for another crackdown on expired vehicle tags and license plates
The Denver Police Department's latest enforcement period will run from April 20 to May 20.
- Denver drops its vision of the next 20 years for southwest neighborhoods
The Southwest Area Plan includes Westwood, Athmar Park, Mar Lee, Ruby Hill, and Overland.
- Snow and fire warnings are coming to Denver on the same day. Seriously.
Get ready for some whiplash on Thursday.
- DPS becomes the first Colorado district to be able to grant its own college degree
Emily Griffith Technical College can award students an associate of applied science degree.
Denver Voice
Colorado Public Radio
Aspen Journalism
- ‘Say a prayer that all this comes to a happy conclusion’
The Open Space and Trails team has received “some indication” that the potential buyer is “conservation oriented,” according to Kinsley, but he would not say how they received that indication. The post ‘Say a prayer that all this comes to a happy conclusion’ appeared first on Aspen Journalism.
- Former White River boss fears for future of public lands amid drastic budget, staffing cuts
The White River was down 27 or 28 positions since Jan. 1, 2025, and just over 50 fewer positions in the past 12 months. The post Former White River boss fears for future of public lands amid drastic budget, staffing cuts appeared first on Aspen Journalism.
Colorado Newsline
- Coloradans want lawmakers to safeguard state voting rights
Our foundational voting rights are at risk. Americans are watching as the new presidential administration dangerously hacks away at institutions of our federal government at the expense of the people, with a slew of executive orders that violate the Constitution and aim to strip Americans of cherished civil liberties they have known for generations. We can no
- Simple hope alone won’t protect democracy and the rule of law
About a week after the November election, as dread of a new Trump administration took hold throughout much of the country, the launch of an interstate initiative to protect democracy and the rule of law offered a message of optimism amid an otherwise bleak run of news. The initiative, an alliance called Governors Safeguarding Democracy,
- Weiser, fellow Democratic AGs warn U.S. is on ‘precipice’ of constitutional crisis
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser told a crowd gathered in a Denver high school auditorium Wednesday night that opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are fighting “to keep America, America.” Weiser welcomed three of his counterparts from other states — Attorneys General Nick Brown of Washington, Anne Lopez of Hawaii and Aaron Ford of Nevada
High Country News
- The subversive power of Spanish-language radio
For decades, immigrant communities have used the airwaves to educate and protect themselves. Under Trump, they're doing it again. The post The subversive power of Spanish-language radio appeared first on High Country News.
- El poder subversivo de la radio en español
Durante décadas, las comunidades inmigrantes han usado las ondas para educarse y protegerse. Bajo la administración de Trump, lo están haciendo de nuevo. The post El poder subversivo de la radio en español appeared first on High Country News.
- Trump to rescind the Public Lands Rule
The rule sought to elevate conservation’s status as a valid public land use, but Trump’s Interior Secretary stressed the importance of balancing development alongside protection. The post Trump to rescind the Public Lands Rule appeared first on High Country News.
