Colorado wildlife officials won’t pause wolf reintroductions despite protests from ranchers
A petition asked Colorado Parks and Wildlife to hold off releasing more wolves until the state fully implements programs meant to protect livestock.
Colorado proposes plan to guide when it might kill wolves for preying on livestock
The proposal would help wildlife officials decide when to kill wolves suspected of repeatedly preying on livestock.
A wolf captured in Colorado died due to a gunshot wound
Colorado Park and Wildlife captured the animal last summer after it repeatedly preyed on livestock at a ranch near Kremmling.
The Marshall fire spared his house. A new study finds dangerous air pollution lingered indoors for weeks
The research suggests that residents should consider additional precautions before returning to a smoke-damaged home.
Colorado suspends water testing after accusing another chemist of data manipulation
State health officials say two veteran state chemists failed to follow proper water quality procedures, but it doesn’t appear anyone’s drinking water is currently unsafe.
Rain possible on the Front Range this week, but a white Christmas is a ‘sure bet’ in Colorado’s mountains
Even if metro Denver gets precipitation, it won’t be a meaningful break from the region’s recent dry weather.
Yes, Denver successfully cut its goose population by feeding families in need
In 2019, the city’s culling plan kicked off months of controversy, but its year-round goose population hasn’t recovered since then.
Gov. Polis expects Colorado’s EV boom will continue, even if federal support slows
Colorado is a national bright spot for electric vehicle adoption, but federal support that’s buoyed the EV market could dry up under President-elect Donald Trump.
Investigators haven’t found a motive for falsified environmental data filed at hundreds of oil and gas sites
A new map shows 344 sites affected by two consulting confirms accused of falsifying soil and water data on official clean-up forms.
Sorry, California – Gov. Polis claims Colorado is now the top state for EV adoption
The latest surge in electric vehicle adoption comes amid what’s likely a peak of incentives available to Colorado residents.
Xcel Energy wants to charge more for electricity later in the evening
The utility would extend its most expensive time-of-use rate from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the summer and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the winter.
Wildlife advocates are offering a $50,000 bounty to help catch wolf poachers
The reward follows new evidence suggesting someone shot at one of Colorado’s reintroduced wolves.
Regulators accuse two consulting firms of falsifying environmental data from hundreds of oil and gas sites
An initial investigation revealed no immediate threat to public health, but the companies could face criminal charges.
Lawsuit alleges toxic gas killed a contract worker at Suncor Energy’s refinery in Commerce City
The complaint has led environmental justice advocates to demand state health regulators close Colorado’s only oil and gas refinery.
Xcel Energy slams the brakes on its EV discounts, frustrating low-income car buyers
Colorado’s biggest utility is officially out of funding to help low-income customers buy electric cars.
Why now might be the best time to buy an EV in Colorado
The state EV tax credit shrinks next year. The federal tax credit might go away altogether. And dealers are offering mind-boggling discounts in the meantime.
