All Entries in the "State" Category
Intermountain West Drought Persists Due to Heat and Lackluster Monsoon; Despite Short-Term Relief, Long-Term Water Crisis Continues
Key Points Record-breaking July temperatures and widespread severe conditions have left nearly 95% of the Intermountain West in drought, per the U.S. Drought Monitor. Isolated monsoon rains failed to provide meaningful, region-wide relief for water supply challenges. Major reservoirs across the Colorado River and Rio Grande Basins are reaching historic lows, triggering mandatory water […]
NPS seeks public input on future of reconstructed fort at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
Park Rangers speak to a group of visitors standing inside the plaza of the replica fort. Metal pipe jacks support all of the wooden support beams NPS Photo LA JUNTA, Colo. – The National Park Service invites the public to review and comment on four early concepts for the condition and future of the reconstructed fort […]
New Inclusive Accommodations Welcome Every Guest to the 2026 Colorado State Fair
Pueblo, Colo. — The Colorado State Fair is committed to providing an experience where everyone can create lifelong memories. From new on-demand support services to dedicated adaptive programming, it’s easier than ever for all of Colorado to celebrate together. Whether joining us for the thrill of the Exceptional Rodeo or seeking a calm, inclusive environment […]
Colorado Minimum Wage will Increase to $15.71/hour in 2027
State increases hourly rate by 3.6% from $15.16 in 2026. (DENVER) — The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE)’s Division of Labor Standards and Statistics (DLSS) announced today that Colorado’s minimum wage will increase to $15.71 per hour in 2027, and $12.69 for tipped workers. $15.71 per hour is a 3.6% increase from the […]
Colorado Funeral Directors and employees attend meeting organized by Brown Funeral Homes to learn about House Bill 26-1258 which provides better regulation of the industry
Jimmy and Amanda Brown, owners of Brown Funeral Homes I recently attended a Colorado Funeral Directors District 6 meeting organized by Jimmy Brown, owner of Brown Funeral Homes (with funeral homes in Eads, Cheyenne Wells, Hugo, Limon and Burlington). Brown serves as the CFDA District 6 Governor. The purpose of the meeting was for funeral […]
Supporters of Colorado graduated income tax measure submit required number of petition signatures
Canvassers received petition packets as they prepared to gather signatures in support of a graduated income tax ballot measure at a Protect Colorado’s Future event in Denver on July 18, 2026. (Photo by Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline) Article by Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline The supporters of a citizen initiative to put a graduated income-tax system […]
CPW offers free entry into Colorado state parks in August for active-duty military, veterans and National Guard members
DENVER — To thank U.S. military members for their dedicated service and sacrifices, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is continuing to offer free admission to all Colorado state parks for active-duty military, veterans, and National Guard members during the month of August. Qualifying military members can pick up their free Military Parks Pass, valid for the month of August, […]
SB 25-003 goes into effect August 1 – requires permit and firearms training to purchase firearms with detachable magazines
DENVER, CO – SB25-003, sponsored by Senators Tom Sullivan, D-Centennial, and Julie Gonzales, D-Denver, and Speaker Pro Tempore Andy Boesenecker, D-Fort Collins, and Representative Meg Froelich, D-Englewood, goes into effect August 1, 2026. The law requires a permit and firearm safety training to purchase high-powered firearms that accept detachable magazines. It also prohibits the purchase […]
Dispute between CPW and Fort Lyon Canal Company could make sale of Tackle Box harder for Hasty couple
Ron and Karen Moreland own the Tackle Box fishing store in Hasty, which is on the market for $110,000. They say a dispute between Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Fort Lyon Canal Company that has closed public access to two reservoirs people fish in their region of southeastern Colorado could make it harder for […]
Bent Conservation District is recipient of a Colorado State Conservation Board Supplemental Matching Grant – helping to fund ten improvement projects
One of Bent Conservations District’s recent projects From Pastures to Pure Awesomeness! By Rachel Murphy, District Manager Bent Conservation District was thrilled to be awarded a Colorado State Conservation Board (CSCB) Supplemental Matching Grant in 2025, which helped fund ten range improvement projects within the district over the past year. The grant funds supported fence replacements […]
Colorado Employment Situation – June 2026
Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Increase by 4,800 in June; Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 3.9 Percent Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals decreased by 1,200 to 124,800 from May to June. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged over the same time period at 3.9 percent. The national unemployment rate decreased one-tenth of […]
Representative Ty Winter responds to “Opponent’s Misleading Advertisement”
In response to my opponent’s misleading advertisement, I want to set the record straight. Context and facts matter. I remain committed to transparency and honest leadership for our community. July 20, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement Supporting Rep. Ty Winter’s Vote Against SB25-288 Rep. Ty Winter stood firm and voted against SB25-288 because when it […]
City of Lamar organizing community parade entry for Colorado State Fair
Calling all businesses, organizations, schools, clubs, nonprofits, churches, civic groups, and community partners! The City of Lamar is organizing a unified community entry for the 2026 Colorado State Fair Parade, and we invite you and your organization to be part of this exciting celebration. On at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 29, 2026, communities from across Colorado will gather […]
Colorado prepares overhaul of semiautomatic gun sales – New training requirements will cover many popular types of firearms
Firearms for sale are displayed at the Centennial Gun Club in Centennial on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Sara Wilson/Colorado Newsline) Article by Sara Wilson/Colorado Newsline In one of the largest shifts to gun purchasing laws in Colorado, residents who want to buy some of the most popular types of semiautomatic firearms will soon […]
Colorado Employment Situation – May 2026
Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Decrease by 400 in May; Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 3.9 Percent Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals decreased by 500 to 125,900 from April to May. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged over the same time period at 3.9 percent. The national unemployment rate was unchanged at […]
