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America loves its green lawns. Roughly one-third of water used in U.S. homes is used outdoors, with much of that going to irrigate landscaping dominated by grass. But prolonged drought in Western states has challenged ideas about the "ideal" outdoor aesthetic.
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Colleen Slevin/APText messages and videos sent by students at Evergreen High School during last week’s shooting incident give a powerful sense of what students there dealt with. And they hint at some of the feelings they’ll carry forward. -
Solomon Nunes Carvalho/Courtesy Library of Congress Prints and Photographs DivisionAhead of the state’s 150th birthday next year, curators at History Colorado had an unusual idea to commemorate the event. They decided to track down the oldest known photo taken in Colorado. The image they uncovered, taken in 1853, is striking – and it reveals fascinating details about the history of the West.
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The shortfall began to accelerate around 2007 and peaked at 140,000 units in 2019. Since then, Colorado’s population growth has slowed and housing production has increased. -
The One Big Beautiful Bill changed the leasing process for the BLM. Now, land in Colorado will be cheaper for operators to lease, and the agency will have less discretion over the terms of the agreements. -
Last year, Buc-ee’s opened its first Colorado location, an expansive 74,000 square-foot outpost in Weld County filled with beaver-branded merch, brisket sandwiches and sweets. -
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Republican and Democratic lawmakers in the Colorado House of Representatives are blaming each other for sewing discord in the the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination in Utah last week. -
Turning Point USA held a vigil for Kirk after his death last week. There were also other events around it, including a free speech event.
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In June, the Trump administration called for a consolidation of federal wildfire agencies “to achieve the most efficient and effective use of wildland fire offices.” Now federal leaders have released plans about how to carry out the order. -
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service incentive launched last year and is now expanding to more wildlife refuges. -
Climate change could be taking a toll on the smallest creatures in the Mountain West. A new study finds insect populations in one mountain valley have plunged by more than 70% in recent decades. Scientists say this trend could shake the food chain in alpine areas across the region. -
The federal government has issued new guidelines to wildland firefighters for the voluntary use of protective masks. The move comes as knowledge of long-term health risks faced by such workers – including cancer – grows. -
Spanish language music is popular and big business but feeling the effects of immigration crackdownsIncreased immigration crackdowns are having an impact on Spanish-language live performances as performer visas are being revoked. This is having a significant economic impact on local communities.
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