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Therapy dogs bring calm and joy to students following shooting at Colorado high school

Therapy dogs bring calm and joy to students following shooting at Colorado high school

Evergreen High School has introduced two Labradors, Norene and Polenta, to help students cope with stress after a school shooting

Colorado AG Releases Revised Proposed Rules for Automated Decision-Making Ahead of Hearing

Colorado AG Releases Revised Proposed Rules for Automated Decision-Making Ahead of Hearing

On October 6, the Colorado Attorney General (AG) released an interim redline of its proposed rules for implementing the state’s Automated Decision-Making Technology Act (SB 26-189) and Chatbot Safety Act (HB 26-1263). This release precedes an October 26 rulemaking hearing, with the goal of having rules adopted before the January 1, 2027, effective dates of these laws. The revised draft introduces a new rule that establishes when a system’s output is presumed to 'Materially Influence' a consequential decision. This presumption applies if a decision-maker reviews an output—such as a score, ranking, recommendation, or threshold—or uses it to screen data, and the output aligns with the final outcome. A deployer can rebut this presumption by demonstrating the output was only a 'De Minimis Factor.' Tools used solely for summarizing, organizing, or presenting information for human review are excluded from the statute's definition of the technology. The draft also clarifies that deployers remain responsible even w...

Colorado Strengthens Livestock Protections Against New World Screwworm Amid Regional Outbreaks

Colorado Strengthens Livestock Protections Against New World Screwworm Amid Regional Outbreaks

Colorado agriculture officials are implementing an updated emergency rule to safeguard livestock and other animals from the New World Screwworm. This action comes in response to recent detections of the parasite in Texas and New Mexico, an increase in cases in northern Mexico, and the resumption of international livestock movement. The Colorado Agricultural Commission reviewed the updated rule, which was subsequently adopted by Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg, replacing a previous emergency rule set to expire. The New World Screwworm poses a severe threat as its larvae infest wounds and feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals. The new regulations establish clear import requirements for animals originating from known screwworm-infested zones, including pre-movement inspections, Certificates of Veterinary Inspection issued within five days of movement, entry permits, authorized treatment of open wounds, and post-arrival inspections. The rule also grants Colorado officials the au...

Kaiser Permanente Expands Healthcare Services with New Westminster Medical Offices in Colorado

Kaiser Permanente Expands Healthcare Services with New Westminster Medical Offices in Colorado

Kaiser Permanente has initiated a significant expansion of its healthcare services in Colorado with the groundbreaking of the new Westminster Medical Offices. This project represents Kaiser Permanente's most substantial brick-and-mortar investment in the state since 2011. The new facility, located immediately south of the current Westminster Medical Offices at 11225 Huron St., is slated to open in 2028. It will replace the existing medical offices, which have served the North Denver metro area since 1976. The upgraded facility will integrate a comprehensive range of services under one roof, including adult primary care, complementary medicine, laboratory services, medical imaging, a nurse clinic, OB-GYN, pediatrics, and a pharmacy. Crucially, it will also feature an outpatient surgery center, including robotic surgery capabilities, and an additional urgent care facility. This integration aims to provide members with a connected care experience, allowing them to access various medical needs, from routine ch...

Eco-Cycle Seeks Senior Director to Advance Zero Waste Services and Facilities in Boulder

Eco-Cycle Seeks Senior Director to Advance Zero Waste Services and Facilities in Boulder

Eco-Cycle, a prominent nonprofit recycler and pioneer in the Zero Waste movement, is actively seeking a Senior Director of Zero Waste Services & Facilities. This leadership role is based at their Boulder headquarters and is designed to provide mission-based, entrepreneurial, and cross-departmental oversight of the organization's facilities and operations. The selected individual will be responsible for developing synergistic strategies across existing zero-waste services, exploring new social enterprise units, and cultivating external partnerships to enhance mission outcomes. Key responsibilities also include reviewing departmental business strategies and budgets, overseeing contracts with operational partners, and supporting managers in various areas such as customer service, sales, and the identification of end markets for hard-to-recycle materials.

Colorado golf course closed due to lack of water. Neighbors worry what's next

Colorado golf course closed due to lack of water. Neighbors worry what's next

Eagle Trace Golf Course in Broomfield, Colorado, announced its website it would permanently close on Oct. 3 due to severe water issues.

Colorado Ceasefire Outreach Appoints Sofiya Erman as New Program Coordinator

Colorado Ceasefire Outreach Appoints Sofiya Erman as New Program Coordinator

Colorado Ceasefire Outreach has announced the appointment of Sofiya Erman as its new Program Coordinator. Erman, who joined the organization last month, has already begun working with youth interns and delivering school workshops focused on gun safety and gun violence prevention. Her background includes 15 years in education, where she started as a high school science teacher and later became an Assistant Principal of Culture. Erman emphasizes a relationship-first approach, believing that change occurs through person-to-person interaction rather than solely through programs. She aims to break down barriers that prevent individuals and communities from accessing education and having their voices heard. Born in Russia, Erman emigrated to the U.S. in 1992 and is a mother of a 6-year-old daughter.

National Housing Conference Report Reveals Significant Decline in U.S. Homeownership Affordability for Workers

National Housing Conference Report Reveals Significant Decline in U.S. Homeownership Affordability for Workers

A new report from the National Housing Conference (NHC), titled 'Priced Out: When a Good Job Isn’t Enough,' indicates a substantial decline in homeownership affordability across the United States. In 2025, only 14% of occupations across hundreds of metropolitan areas could afford a typically priced home with a 10% down payment. This marks a significant drop from 2020, when workers could afford homeownership in 32,794 occupation-metro pairings; by 2025, this number had fallen to 12,189, representing a loss of 20,605 pairings. The study, which analyzes the gap between wages and housing costs for nearly 300 occupations across 390 metropolitan areas, highlights that the affordability crisis is not limited to lower-wage workers. The average annual salary among occupations that lost the ability to purchase a home was $70,283. Furthermore, the number of metropolitan areas requiring an annual salary above $100,000 to afford a typically priced home increased dramatically from 30 in 2019 to 193 in 2025. Renters are ...

Country Singer Jon Pardi Postpones Nampa Concert Due to Illness, Reschedules for May

Country Singer Jon Pardi Postpones Nampa Concert Due to Illness, Reschedules for May

Country Singer Jon Pardi Postpones Nampa Concert Due to Illness, Reschedules for May

Colorado Implements New Wildfire Resiliency Code for Construction in Wildland-Urban Interface

Colorado Implements New Wildfire Resiliency Code for Construction in Wildland-Urban Interface

Colorado has introduced a new statewide building standard, the Wildfire Resiliency Code, which now applies to most new construction and major remodels in Summit County. This code is designed to enhance the ability of homes to withstand wildfire exposure, particularly in wildland-urban interface areas where human development meets natural vegetation and fire fuels. The standards set minimum construction requirements for structures located in zones susceptible to embers or flames from wildfires. Summit Fire & EMS supports these new regulations, viewing them as an additional layer of protection for the community. The implementation of ember-resistant, hardened construction is expected to provide firefighters with more time and a greater chance of saving homes during wildfire incidents. Homeowners planning new construction or significant renovations are advised to consult with Summit County Community Development early in their design process to ascertain the specific requirements applicable to their projects.

Shutterstock Founder Jonathan Oringer Lists Aspen Slopeside Home for $49 Million

Shutterstock Founder Jonathan Oringer Lists Aspen Slopeside Home for $49 Million

Shutterstock Founder Jonathan Oringer Lists Aspen Slopeside Home for $49 Million

Emma Coronel Aispuro Claims Daughters Maintain Contact with Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán Despite Strict Prison Conditions

Emma Coronel Aispuro Claims Daughters Maintain Contact with Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán Despite Strict Prison Conditions

Emma Coronel Aispuro, wife of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, recently stated on social media that their twin daughters maintain communication with their father, who is serving a life sentence at ADX Florence, a maximum-security prison in Colorado. Coronel asserted that her daughters 'see him' and 'talk to him,' describing their relationship as 'very beautiful.' This claim comes despite the extremely restrictive isolation regime Guzmán faces. ADX Florence is known for its stringent controls on inmate communication with the outside world, especially for high-profile prisoners like Guzmán. Prison regulations detail strict protocols for phone calls via the TRUFONE system, limiting calls to 15 minutes and subjecting all conversations to monitoring and recording. Visits are non-contact, require prior authorization, and are limited in number and duration. Guzmán's past requests for family contact have been denied by federal courts, with Judge Brian Cogan ruling in 2024 that such decisions fall under the purview of th...