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US finalizes deep Colorado River water cuts to California, Nevada and Arizona

US finalizes deep Colorado River water cuts to California, Nevada and Arizona

Aug 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Friday finalized a plan to slash water supplies to California, Nevada and Arizona to manage the drought-stricken Colorado River.
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Move over bears. Fat Marmot Week puts a spotlight on the alpine rodents

Move over bears. Fat Marmot Week puts a spotlight on the alpine rodents

Fat Marmot Week is coming soon
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Jeff Sharlet Discusses 'Slow Civil War' at Boulder's Magic Mountain Talks

Jeff Sharlet Discusses 'Slow Civil War' at Boulder's Magic Mountain Talks

In June 2026, writer and professor Jeff Sharlet participated in a Magic Mountain Talk at Trident Booksellers & Cafe in Boulder, Colorado. Alongside fellow writer and professor Nathan Schneider, Sharlet discussed what he terms America's 'slow civil war.' The conversation focused on the role of violence in the country's escalating political divisions. This event is part of a monthly series, Magic Mountain Talks, which aims to bring intellectual discussions from university campuses into a more casual public setting. The series, produced in partnership with the University of Colorado Boulder’s Center for Humanities and the Arts, features nationally known writers and thinkers engaging with the public on critical theory, politics, and aesthetics. The talks are free, and attendees are encouraged to participate in the discussions, fostering a conversational atmosphere rather than a performance. The organizers intentionally do not record the talks, emphasizing the unique, in-person experience for the local communit...
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Every PAC-12 Program’s Best Week One Victory Ever

Every PAC-12 Program’s Best Week One Victory Ever

We’ve almost made it. This weekend will be the last weekend without college football until 2027. From the ACC fans in the northeast, to Big Ten country and out to the west coast and the debut of the new PAC-12: everyone has their calendars circled with the dates of week one. Any form of football […]
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Self-Cloning Invasive Snails Discovered in Northern Colorado's Carter Lake

Self-Cloning Invasive Snails Discovered in Northern Colorado's Carter Lake

New Zealand mudsnails, an invasive species capable of self-cloning, have been confirmed in Carter Lake in Northern Colorado. This discovery has prompted Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to intensify efforts to prevent the snails from spreading to other waterways within the state. These small, brown snails are known for their voracious appetite, consuming large quantities of nutrients and outcompeting native species for food, without providing any ecological benefits in return. Kara Van Hoose, a spokesperson for CPW, emphasized that the snails do not pose a risk to human health but can severely disrupt aquatic ecosystems. The New Zealand mudsnails have previously been identified in 41 other bodies of water across Colorado. In response to the Carter Lake discovery, boat inspection checkpoints are now actively searching for these snails, in addition to other invasive species like zebra mussels, both upon entry and exit from the lake.
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Federal Judge Blocks Colorado Law Requiring Inspections of Immigrant Detention Center

Federal Judge Blocks Colorado Law Requiring Inspections of Immigrant Detention Center

A federal judge in Denver has issued a ruling that blocks key provisions of a new Colorado state law, House Bill 1276, which mandated regular health inspections at the state's only immigrant detention center. U.S. District Court Judge Daniel D. Domenico sided with Geo Group, the private company operating the Aurora detention facility, determining that the law's requirements for unannounced inspections at least once every three months were preempted by federal law and Geo's existing contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The judge found that these new inspection rules, along with a provision requiring Geo to cover their costs, imposed immediate and likely unconstitutional burdens on the company. The injunction is set to expire on October 15, coinciding with the expiration of Geo's current contract with ICE, as any new contract could alter the legal analysis. While the ruling blocks the immediate inspection requirements, it did not block other provisions of HB 1276 that empower state h...
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Representative Tracey Mann Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Allow 529 Savings for First-Time Home Purchases

Representative Tracey Mann Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Allow 529 Savings for First-Time Home Purchases

Representative Tracey Mann, a Kansas Republican, has introduced bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would permit first-time homebuyers to utilize funds from 529 college savings plans for down payments. This House bill is the counterpart to similar legislation introduced in the Senate by U.S. Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colorado). The proposed 'First-Time Home Buyer Empowerment Act' aims to address the challenges many Americans face in accumulating a down payment for a home. Traditionally, 529 plans are designated for education-related expenses or can be transferred to a retirement account. The new legislation seeks to expand the permissible uses of these savings, allowing up to $35,000 to be transferred tax-free for a first home purchase. Representative Mann emphasized that the bill provides flexibility for individuals to use their savings, thereby opening pathways to homeownership. The House legislation is currently awaiting review by the Ways and ...
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Cargill's Fort Morgan Beef Plant Resumes Operations Following Labor Dispute Resolution

Cargill's Fort Morgan Beef Plant Resumes Operations Following Labor Dispute Resolution

Cargill's Fort Morgan Beef Plant Resumes Operations Following Labor Dispute Resolution
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After shutdown announcement, terminated employees sue 80 Acres

After shutdown announcement, terminated employees sue 80 Acres

Indoor farming company 80 Acres Farms is facing multiple lawsuits in the wake of its announcement that it will shut down.
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Senator Bennet and Colleagues Oppose Rescission of BLM Oil and Gas Rules

Senator Bennet and Colleagues Oppose Rescission of BLM Oil and Gas Rules

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, alongside U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and numerous Democratic colleagues, is leading an effort to oppose the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) proposed rescission of two key oil and gas rules. These rules, the 2024 Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process rule (2024 Onshore Leasing Rule) and the 2024 Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation rule (2024 Waste Prevention Rule), were designed to ensure greater public input, protect public lands, and prevent taxpayer burden from abandoned wells. The lawmakers argue that rolling back these regulations will negatively impact public lands, reduce community involvement in decision-making, increase pollution, and raise costs for taxpayers. They specifically highlight concerns about shifting cleanup liabilities back to the public, restricting community and private landowner participation, and distorting the balanced management of America's public lands. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-...
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NY ranked one of America's most fun states. See where it landed

NY ranked one of America's most fun states. See where it landed

The Empire State scored especially well for entertainment, recreation and nightlife in new ranking of all 50 states.
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U.S. Lawmakers Oppose Rescission of Key BLM Oil and Gas Rules

U.S. Lawmakers Oppose Rescission of Key BLM Oil and Gas Rules

U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, alongside 39 colleagues, are actively opposing the recent rescission of two significant Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas rules. These rules pertain to leasing and waste prevention on public lands. The lawmakers argue that rolling back these regulations will negatively impact public lands, diminish community involvement, escalate pollution levels, and increase costs for taxpayers. Specifically, they are denouncing the BLM’s proposal to rescind the 2024 Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process rule (the 2024 Onshore Leasing Rule), which aimed to incorporate the concerns of states, Tribes, and local communities in decision-making processes. This rule was designed to correct previous BLM policies that prioritized oil and gas development, leading to numerous abandoned wells that became a financial burden on taxpayers. The lawmakers are urging the administration to reconsider aspects such as oil and gas bonding requ...