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NRECA and Partners Enhance Grid Resilience by Undergrounding Power Lines in Pinewood Springs, CO

NRECA and Partners Enhance Grid Resilience by Undergrounding Power Lines in Pinewood Springs, CO

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), in collaboration with Poudre Valley REA and other cooperative partners, is actively engaged in a project to underground vulnerable power lines in northern Colorado, specifically in communities like Pinewood Springs. This initiative aims to mitigate wildfire risks and bolster the long-term reliability of the electrical grid in mountainous regions. The project receives crucial support from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships program. This collaborative effort highlights how federal partnerships combined with innovative approaches from electric cooperatives can contribute to protecting communities and ensuring the delivery of safe, affordable, and reliable power for future generations.
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Record Bear Sightings Across Western U.S. Linked to Drought

Record Bear Sightings Across Western U.S. Linked to Drought

A severe drought across the western United States has led to record-breaking bear sightings in 2026, with over 7,000 reported in Colorado alone, surpassing the previous record set in 2019 (Ynetnews, 2026). The drought has drastically reduced the availability of berries, nuts, and other natural food sources, which make up 90% of a bear's diet. As a result, bears are increasingly venturing into urban areas, rummaging through garbage, entering homes, and even cooling off in backyard pools. Wildlife experts warn that the situation is unprecedented, with bears adapting to human environments and facing increased risks, including vehicle collisions, shootings, and euthanasia.
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Yankees Birthday of the Day: Johnny Lindell

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Johnny Lindell

Once a promising pitching prospect, Lindell had to convert to the outfield to stick in the majors.
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Blue Star Helium Secures Seven-Month Offtake Extension for Piñon Canyon Plant in Colorado

Blue Star Helium Secures Seven-Month Offtake Extension for Piñon Canyon Plant in Colorado

Blue Star Helium Secures Seven-Month Offtake Extension for Piñon Canyon Plant in Colorado
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Governor Polis Appoints Three Judges to Colorado District and County Courts

Governor Polis Appoints Three Judges to Colorado District and County Courts

Governor Jared Polis has announced three judicial appointments to various courts in Colorado. Lara Y. Nafziger has been appointed to the 4th Judicial District Court, with her appointment becoming effective on October 1, 2026, following the retirement of the Honorable Michael P. McHenry. Ms. Nafziger currently serves as a Magistrate in the 4th Judicial District, handling juvenile, domestic, and criminal matters. Prior to this, she was a Deputy Public Defender in the Colorado Springs Office of the Colorado State Public Defender. Thomas M. Ward has been appointed to the 17th Judicial District Court, effective immediately, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of the Honorable Arturo G. Hernandez. Mr. Ward is currently a District Court Magistrate in the 20th Judicial District and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Colorado Law School. Lastly, Leeah B. Lechuga has been appointed to the Larimer County Court in the 8th Judicial District, effective October 1, 2026, upon the retirement of the Honorable ...
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National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors Challenges Colorado's Extended Producer Responsibility Law in Federal Lawsuit

National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors Challenges Colorado's Extended Producer Responsibility Law in Federal Lawsuit

National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors Challenges Colorado's Extended Producer Responsibility Law in Federal Lawsuit
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Denver Forecasts High of 95°F on August 28, 2026

Denver Forecasts High of 95°F on August 28, 2026

The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a high temperature near 95°F (35°C) in Denver, Colorado, on August 28, 2026. The day is expected to feature partly sunny skies with southwest winds and a 20% chance of afternoon showers or thunderstorms. Denver's high elevation and dry continental air mass are contributing to strong daytime heating, though increasing afternoon cloud cover and weak convective mixing are likely to prevent temperatures from exceeding 96°F (35.6°C). This aligns with a 66.5% market-implied probability for a high between 94°F and 95°F (34.4°C–35°C). Recent model updates have shown no significant warming trends, keeping the likelihood of temperatures above 96°F low.
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Colorado Faces Widespread Drought Conditions with Emergency Measures Activated

Colorado Faces Widespread Drought Conditions with Emergency Measures Activated

Colorado is experiencing significant drought conditions, with only 2.8% of the state not classified as being in drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM). As of August 18, 2026, 13.68% of the state is in exceptional drought (D4), a category that typically occurs once every 50 years. Extreme drought (D3) affects 35.62%, while severe drought (D2) impacts 27.67%. Moderate drought (D1) and abnormally dry conditions (D0) account for 13.81% and 6.42%, respectively. Governor Jared Polis activated phase three of Colorado's Drought Response Plan on June 4, 2026, declaring a statewide drought emergency. This activation follows record-breaking temperatures and the lowest snowpack year on record in the western U.S. The drought task force has been activated only four times in the 21st century, coinciding with the driest years: 2002, 2012, 2018, and 2020.
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Scared Baby Climbs To Top Of Electric Pole, Forcing Workers To Cut Power

Scared Baby Climbs To Top Of Electric Pole, Forcing Workers To Cut Power

Earlier this month, staff members at the Sangre de Cristo Power Company in Buena Vista, Colorado, received an urgent phone call from Colorado Parks and Wildlife officer Justin Krall.
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Hungry bears wander into US West homes, shops in record numbers

Hungry bears wander into US West homes, shops in record numbers

By Andrew Hay Aug 29 (Reuters) - Matt Errico was sitting on the toilet when he heard noises in his Colorado home. The roofer got up and found two young bears about the size of golden retrievers standing in his hallway. After a staring match, they bolted out of the front door.
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Scattered Thunderstorms and Cooler Temperatures Expected in Denver Area

Scattered Thunderstorms and Cooler Temperatures Expected in Denver Area

The National Weather Service in Denver/Boulder, Colorado, has issued a forecast indicating scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms through at least Thursday, August 27, 2026. A weak frontal boundary, associated with an upper-level shortwave, is moving through the area, bringing slightly cooler temperatures. Highs are expected to remain in the upper 80s °F (approximately 31 °C) today, just below the 90 °F (32 °C) mark. Northeasterly winds are anticipated by early afternoon, promoting upslope flow and another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Convective initiation timing remains uncertain, with some models suggesting high-based thunderstorms as early as 1:00 PM MDT (19Z).
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Some US cities have begun rewarding careful drivers with fewer red lights

Some US cities have begun rewarding careful drivers with fewer red lights

Two cities have found a relatively novel way to reduce high-speed crashes by rewarding law-abiding drivers rather than just punishing the lead-footed ones