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Fruita Resident Establishes Thriving Home Bakery and Farmstand Business

Fruita Resident Establishes Thriving Home Bakery and Farmstand Business

Fruita Resident Establishes Thriving Home Bakery and Farmstand Business

USDA Designates Thirty-Three Colorado Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas Due to Drought

USDA Designates Thirty-Three Colorado Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas Due to Drought

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) has designated thirty-three counties in Colorado as primary natural disaster areas. This designation is a direct response to severe drought conditions experienced during the growing season, with these counties suffering from a D2 Drought-Severe intensity for eight or more consecutive weeks, or D3 Drought-Extreme or D4 Drought-Exceptional levels, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. This action enables the FSA to provide emergency credit through loans to agricultural producers in the affected areas. These emergency loans are intended to help producers recover from losses, including the replacement of essential items like equipment or livestock, reorganization of farming operations, or refinancing certain debts. The FSA will evaluate loan applications based on the extent of losses, available security, and repayment capability. The application deadline for these loans is December 07, 2026.

U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank Co-Sponsors Water Bill with Colorado Project Funding

U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank Co-Sponsors Water Bill with Colorado Project Funding

U.S. Representative Jeff Crank, alongside fellow representatives Jeff Hurd, Jason Crow, Diana DeGette, Gabe Evans, and Joe Neguse, has co-sponsored a significant water bill that includes funding for Colorado projects. This legislative effort passed the House and incorporates the Rural Water Security Act, a measure championed by Pettersen. The Act is designed to integrate Colorado into a program that authorizes the Army Corps to provide assistance for projects in rural communities. Crucially, it allocates $150 million in funding that the state of Colorado can access. This inclusion is particularly noteworthy because Colorado was initially excluded from the list of Western states when Section 595, the foundational program, was first drafted. The bill aims to rectify this historical omission, providing much-needed financial support for water-related initiatives within the state. The co-sponsorship by a bipartisan group of representatives underscores the broad support for addressing Colorado's water infrastruc...

President Tinubu Welcomes $12 Million Abuja Entrepreneurship Centre to Strengthen MSME Ecosystem

President Tinubu Welcomes $12 Million Abuja Entrepreneurship Centre to Strengthen MSME Ecosystem

President Tinubu Welcomes $12 Million Abuja Entrepreneurship Centre to Strengthen MSME Ecosystem

Maryland Enacts Law Targeting Personalized Price Markups in Grocery Sector

Maryland Enacts Law Targeting Personalized Price Markups in Grocery Sector

In 2026, Maryland became the first U.S. state to pass legislation addressing personalized pricing, specifically targeting markups in the grocery and food delivery sectors. The law, known as HB 895: Protection From Predatory Pricing Act, prohibits large grocers (15,000+ square feet) and third-party food delivery services from using personal data to charge individual shoppers higher prices for tax-exempt food items. This targeted approach aims to prevent what is often termed 'surveillance pricing,' where algorithms use personal data to set individualized prices. The Maryland law explicitly exempts promotions, loyalty and retention benefits, subscriptions, consent-based offers, and pricing based on cost, location, supply, and demand. This contrasts with broader legislative proposals in New Jersey, New York, and Colorado, which have sought to restrict personalized pricing in both directions (increases and decreases) across a wider range of goods and services. Maryland's law focuses on the adverse outcome of pe...

USC's data-driven approach fuels another record Red Sky Classic title in Colorado

USC's data-driven approach fuels another record Red Sky Classic title in Colorado

USC women's golf defended their title at the Golfweek Red Sky Classic using data to set a new scoring record.

Maryland Hosts Quantum World Congress, Aims for Leadership in Quantum Computing Industry

Maryland Hosts Quantum World Congress, Aims for Leadership in Quantum Computing Industry

Maryland Hosts Quantum World Congress, Aims for Leadership in Quantum Computing Industry

Hurricane Polo Brings Rain to Southwest US

Hurricane Polo Brings Rain to Southwest US

Moisture from Hurricane Polo is expected to move into the southwestern United States over the coming days, bringing showers and thunderstorms to parts of Arizona, Texas, and Colorado. While much of the rainfall is anticipated to be beneficial, there are concerns about flash flooding, particularly in areas with burn scars. This development follows Hurricane Polo's trajectory, which has been closely monitored for its potential impacts on the region. Residents in the affected areas should prepare for changing weather conditions as the storm's moisture interacts with local systems.

IRS Demands 'Certificate' from Colorado Homeowner for Solar Tax Credit, Leading to $50,000 Dispute

IRS Demands 'Certificate' from Colorado Homeowner for Solar Tax Credit, Leading to $50,000 Dispute

A Colorado homeowner is embroiled in a dispute with the IRS over a residential clean-energy tax credit, which has escalated from approximately $30,000 to over $50,000 with interest and penalties. The homeowner installed a Tesla solar roof and two Powerwalls for about $100,000 and claimed the credit on their 2022 taxes. In 2024, the IRS contacted the homeowner, requesting a mysterious 'certificate' despite the homeowner submitting around 100 pages of documentation, including receipts, permits, contracts, serial numbers, installation photos, and payment records. Neither Tesla nor the installer recognized the specific document the IRS was demanding. Different IRS agents provided inconsistent explanations, suggesting it could be a Colorado permit, a license, or a secretary-of-state certificate of good standing. The IRS has threatened a levy and transferred the matter to its 'Reconsideration Department.' Other individuals in online forums have reported similar issues with the IRS requesting unspecified certific...

Clark’s Market Closure Leaves Battlement Mesa Residents in Food Desert

Clark’s Market Closure Leaves Battlement Mesa Residents in Food Desert

Clark’s Market, the sole grocery store in Battlement Mesa, Colorado, has permanently closed, leaving approximately 7,000 residents without a local option for fresh produce, subsidized infant formula, and prescription medications. The closure occurred without prior public notice, surprising residents like Martín Mojarro Gómez, who arrived to find the store locked and empty. Residents now face a 15-20 mile drive to Rifle, Colorado, to access the nearest grocery store, a journey that takes at least 25 minutes by car and longer by bus. The store's director of marketing and community affairs, Samantha Johnston, stated that Clark’s Market, a small family-owned chain, could not compete with the pricing strategies of larger supermarket chains and big box stores in nearby towns, as many local customers were already shopping elsewhere for cheaper groceries.

2026 Fall Foliage Peaks Begin Late September

2026 Fall Foliage Peaks Begin Late September

The 2026 fall foliage season is expected to begin in late September in northern states and higher elevations, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Peak colors will gradually move southward through October and into early November. This seasonal progression allows travelers to plan trips around the most vibrant displays of autumn leaves. The Smoky Mountains Fall Foliage Map and other tools provide week-by-week predictions for peak foliage across the United States. Factors such as temperature, rainfall, and early frosts can influence the timing and intensity of the colors, making flexibility in travel plans essential. Popular destinations like New England, the Great Smoky Mountains, and Colorado's high-country aspens are among the highlights for leaf-peeping enthusiasts this year.

Polis Administration Urged to Address Air Pollution Violations at Colorado's Largest Coal Mine

Polis Administration Urged to Address Air Pollution Violations at Colorado's Largest Coal Mine

Environmental and health organizations are calling on Colorado Governor Jared Polis' administration to address ongoing clean air violations at the West Elk coal mine in western Colorado. According to Jeremy Nichols, a senior advocate at the Center for Biological Diversity, the mine, which is the largest in Colorado, has been violating limits on volatile organic compound (VOC) air pollution due to methane gas venting. These VOCs are harmful to human health and the environment, contributing to ground-level ozone, a key component of smog. The mine's methane venting operations are also identified as the state's largest single industrial source of methane, releasing the equivalent of nearly 300,000 tons of carbon dioxide in 2023. Monitoring reports indicate that the mine has released almost four times the legally permitted amount of volatile compounds, triggering requirements under the Clean Air Act to install pollution controls. Despite a notice of VOC violations issued by the Colorado Air Pollution Control Di...