State committee cuts guidance to include LGBTQ perspectives in every grade as they revise social studies standards
The Colorado State Board of Education had recommended expanding the presence of diverse subjects to meet goals set by recently passed legislation.
Skull and antler stolen from famous elk in Rocky Mountain National Park
Someone illegally removed an antler and skull of Kahuna’s carcass in late March, park rangers said.
Colorado wants to have an esports team in half of the state’s high schools. Meet the gamers pioneering that journey
There are over 100 high school esports teams competing this season, playing games such as Super Smash Bros., Rocket League and League of Legends.
Dangerous fire conditions to persist through Thursday as high winds continue
Firefighters in Aurora worked on a fire overnight that burned “dumpsters, fields and buildings,” displacing 10 people.
DIA seeking direct flights to Africa in effort to boost traffic
Airport officials say their ultimate goal is to increase traffic through DIA to 100 million people.
Time for COVID boosters if you’re 50 or older — Colorado is sending out reminders
About 30 percent of the state’s eligible population have yet to receive their third shot, according to state health officials.
Majority of Coloradans drive distracted, according to new CDOT survey
CDOT defines distracted driving as “the act of driving while engaged in anything that takes your focus away from the road.”
NCAR fire: Containment lines hold steady as firefighters prepare for another day of fire-friendly conditions
The fire, now 35 percent contained, has so far burned 190 acres since it ignited Saturday afternoon near the Mesa Laboratory of the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Colorado weather: Light snow expected Monday before spring-like weather returns
After a weekend of spring-like weather, snow and gusty winds will bring dangerous driving conditions to much of the state Monday.
Mount Evans may be renamed ‘Mount Blue Sky’ under state proposal
Several geographic landmarks have already been renamed since the state board was formed two years ago, and more continue to be reviewed.
Rain and snow coming to the Front Range, while most of the Western Slope will stay dry
Most of the precipitation will fall on the eastern side of the Continental Divide. Mountain areas just west of Denver could see up to 18 inches of snow through Friday.
Colorado is moving COVID vaccines from community sites back to doctors’ offices and pharmacies
It’s part of the state’s new plan as the omicron wave rolls out.
Pikes Peak college wants to drop ‘community’ from its name
Pikes Peak Community College say the term “community college” no longer encapsulates the nature of its curriculum. But they need to get approval from state representatives for the name change.
Eldorado Canyon State Park will pilot reservation system similar to Rocky Mountain National Park’s
If approved by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission, the timed entry program will begin in July and run until 2023.
Colorado is reopening again. But, this time, it feels a little more real
People are going back to work, again. Will it last this time?
Colorado’s new chief educational equity officer hopes to address equity gaps
Equity gaps have persisted in Colorado’s universities for as long as they’ve existed. And while things have improved, many students are still left behind. To address those issues, the state’s department of higher education has hired Dr. Roberto Montoya, the first chief educational equity officer.