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Plastic Bags And Foam Containers Will Largely Disappear From Colorado Stores And Restaurants In 2024
There will be several exceptions, though.
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University Of Colorado Boulder, The State’s Largest University, Ends Its Mask Mandate
The University of Colorado Boulder won’t require students, faculty and staff to wear masks indoors on campus starting in July, regardless of vaccination status. The move follows a similar one made recently by Colorado College.
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Friends And Family Remember Slain Arvada Police Officer Gordon Beesley As Joyful And Humble
Arvada Police officer Gordon Beesley was shot and killed last week in Olde Town Arvada.
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Denver International Airport Doesn’t Have To Overhaul Flight Paths, Federal Court Rules
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit several metropolitan counties filed against the Federal Aviation Administration, ending a long dispute over the noise levels from Denver International Airport disrupting nearby neighborhoods.
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Both The Courts And Lawmakers Have Ruled That Juvenile Sex Offenders Will No Longer Be Automatically Registered For Life
The Colorado Supreme Court deemed lifetime registration cruel and unusual punishment soon after lawmakers had already moved this spring to repeal the lifetime registration requirement.
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Colorado College Drops Its Mask Mandate, Leading A Chorus Of Higher Education Institutions
The private Colorado Springs school has effectively dropped its on-campus mask mandate. It’s the most concrete move to ease coronavirus restrictions among the state’s higher education institutions.
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I-70 Is Open Through Glenwood Canyon Again After Mudslides From The Grizzly Creek Fire Burn Scar Closed It. That Could Be A Sign Of Things To Come
Flood risk is highest in the two years immediately following a wildfire.
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An Invasive Grass Species Has Taken Root in The Mullen Fire Burn Scar. Here’s How Forest Officials Plan To Fight It
Cheatgrass tends to thrive in areas that have been ravaged by wildfires and floods — and it can be a major fire hazard on its own.
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Flying This Summer? Here’s How Denver International Airport’s Security Screenings Are Changing
No more taking your laptop out of your carry-on luggage. Here’s how things are changing at Denver International Airport.
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Mamma Mia! Eagle Declares Its Own Pasta-Themed Holiday
June 22 will now be Pasta to the People Day, in honor of Pastatively, a local Italian restaurant that recently closed down.
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Fire Restrictions Roll Out Across Colorado With Peak Wildfire Season Around The Corner
Several Colorado counties have announced fire bans as the state enters wildfire season. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions prohibit some combustive activities, like starting an open fire, smoking, or setting off […]
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Colorado Weather: It’s Hot, And The Record-Breaking Heat Can Make You Sick. Here’s What To Watch Out For
A reprieve from the heat wave is still a couple days away.
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The Owner Of Two Colorado Malls Has Declared Bankruptcy
The owner of Town Center at Aurora and Mesa Mall in Grand Junction has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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Colorado Weather: Extreme Heat And A Bit Of Smoke
On top of the sweltering heat, some Colorado residents will have to deal with smoke from a fire in Utah.
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Colorado Is Scorching, But Don’t Expect To Cool Off By Tubing Down These Rivers
Colorado is in for a prolonged heat wave. Denver and parts of the Western Slope are expecting to see several days of over 100 degree weather.
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Crested Butte Purchases Hotel For Seasonal Workers As It Declares Housing An Emergency
According to city officials, there is a severe lack of affordable housing units available for workers — and that’s preventing businesses vital to the town’s livelihood from staying open.