A provision in the reconciliation bill would sell “underutilized” public lands for housing, but it doesn't require those parcels be sold to local governments or for that housing to be affordable.
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Yellow sweet clover adds summer color to Four Corners roadsides—but it can pose a hidden risk to livestock if used in improperly dried hay.
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Erika Mahoney's father, Kevin, was one of 10 murdered in the King Soopers shooting in Boulder in 2021. She has produced a new podcast, "Senseless," to explore the impact of grief and to tell the stories of survival.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners have decided not to lethally remove more wolves from the Copper Creek Pack. The decision came after a two-day meeting last week. They will revisit the issue in a special meeting in the coming weeks.
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Si estamos hablando de precipitación, en los últimos dos meses a Cortez le ha tocado el gordo.
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Could the popular Phil’s World bicycling trail system east of Cortez be put up for sale in the near future? The answer appears to be yes, if the federal budget reconciliation bill in its current form becomes law.
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Hot, dry, and windy conditions continue, but cooler temps and clear skies make for solid riding this weekend. Stay hydrated, ride early, and thank a trail volunteer!
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Extreme heat causes nearly 500,000 deaths yearly. WHO urges action as climate change intensifies risk—especially for vulnerable and outdoor-working populations.
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Approximately 750 people joined in a peaceful rally Saturday on Cortez’s Main Street to protest the policies of the Trump administration.
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Red Flag Warnings remain in effect for southwest Colorado. Hot, dry, and windy conditions will keep fire danger high through the weekend. Stay alert and fire-safe.
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Beef prices may climb as feeder calf supplies shrink. Today’s report looks at cattle markets, drought impacts, and policy shifts in livestock and nutrition programs.
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