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Colorado running out of options for new source of wolves after Washington rejects request
A relocated gray wolf stands outside of its crate for a brief moment at an undisclosed Colorado release site on Jan. 14, 2025. (Courtesy of CPW) With the third winter “release season” in Colorado’s gray wolf reintroduction plan just weeks away, state wildlife officials are scrambling to find a source for additional relocated wolves. A deal […]
Record Safe2Tell reports reveal both progress and pain among Colorado youth
Nov. 12, 2025 (DENVER) — The Colorado Attorney General’s Office today released the Safe2Tell 2024–2025 Annual Report (PDF), revealing that Colorado students made a record 31,177 reports last school year, the highest number in the program’s history. The surge in reporting reflects both the growing trust students place in Safe2Tell and the serious mental health and […]
Election News from Prowers County Clerk and Recorder for 2025 Coordinated Election
Election news from Prowers County Clerk and Recorder ELECTION NEWS: 2025 Coordinated Election ballots are being sent out on Friday, October 10, 2025 and should be arriving during the week of October 13-17, 2025. Be on the watch for your ballot in the mail. If you do not receive your ballot by October 24, […]
Bent’s Fort Chapter of Santa Fe Trail tours Emick Ranch, walks part of Granada Fort Union Trail during September 2025 outing
Part of the group at the start of the Emick Ranch Tour The Santa Fe Trail, a significant 19th-century overland route, served as a vital artery for commerce and military operations, connecting the state of Missouri with the Southwest. This trail played a crucial role in the westward expansion of the United States, facilitating trade […]
Republican governor candidates oppose military troops in Colorado cities at recent forum
Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, a Brighton Republican, speaks during a candidate forum for the Republican governor’s race primary on Thursday in Denver. (Photo by Sara Wilson/Colorado Newsline) Republican candidates for Colorado governor during a forum Thursday night were skeptical of a plan to send federal troops into American cities. “I’m very nervous about the idea of […]
Colorado DMV donates hundreds of stuffed animals to 8th Annual Teddy Bear Patrol
In a show of compassion and community spirit, the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), along with teams from the Colorado Department of Revenue and the Colorado Department of Transportation, collected nearly 700 new stuffed animals for the 8th annual KOSI 101.1 Teddy Bear Patrol donation drive. The statewide drive, which ran throughout September, provides […]
VA awards over $21 million in grants to fight Veteran homelessness in Colorado
COLORADO – The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced $21,236,370 in grants to two organizations in Colorado to help Veterans who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. The organizations in Colorado receiving grants are: Rocky Mountain Human Services receiving $9,625,268 Volunteers of America Colorado Branch receiving $11,611,102 Throughout fiscal year 2026, the grants will fund the organizations as […]
Colorado prisons get funding for more beds even though they’re required to reduce their population
The visitors parking lot of the Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center, a state prison within the Colorado Department of Corrections The Colorado Legislature’s Joint Budget Committee this week approved on a 4-2 vote a $2.8 million supplemental budget request from the Colorado Department of Corrections to add 153 more private prison beds. The additional funding […]
DOR warns of new text message scam in effort to get ahead of fraudsters
Denver – September 19, 2025 — The Department of Revenue wants taxpayers to be aware of a new text-based tax scam that is spreading throughout the country, and could target Coloradans. Recently, the Colorado Department of Revenue received reports of taxpayers in other states being targeted by fraudsters. It is likely that Centennial State residents will […]
Advocates launch campaign to fully fund Colorado’s universal school meals program
Shannon Thompson, public policy and legislative chair for the Colorado School Nutrition Association, speaks at an event in support of two ballot measures that would shore up funding for the state’s school meals program, in Lakewood (Photo by Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline) By:Chase Woodruff/ColoradoNewsline Parents, educators and anti-hunger advocates gathered at a community farm […]
Hunting seasons start in Colorado: How hunters and outdoor recreationists can prepare and new regulations hunters need to know
The 2025 hunting seasons have begun, and hunters are gearing up for exciting adventures. However, hunters aren’t the only ones rushing to the outdoors this fall to enjoy everything Colorado has to offer. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) emphasizes the shared responsibility of safety among hunters, hikers, bikers, leaf peepers, wildlife viewers, and OHV users. […]
Colorado’s prisons are full – A 2018 law requires efforts to reduce their population. Low vacancy rates could trigger expedited parole hearings, halfway house placements
Criminal justice reform advocates are pressing Colorado corrections officials for more details on their efforts to reduce the state’s prison population after the requirements of a 2018 law were triggered for the first time. The vacancy rate in state prisons stood at 1.92% as of Aug. 16, marking the 30th consecutive day the department maintained a vacancy […]
Keep Colorado Wild Pass raises $41M for Colorado state parks, search and rescue volunteers, and avalanche safety
DENVER—More than 1.5 million Coloradans opted to buy a Keep Colorado Wild Pass during its second year of being on sale, which generated $41 million to support Colorado state parks, local search and rescue volunteers and the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) set a goal to raise $36 million annually from pass sales. […]
Marijuana sales tax revenue tops $3 billion in latest DOR monthly report
Denver – Aug. 21, 2025 – Marijuana sales have raised over $3 billion in tax and fee revenue according to Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) data. In its monthly marijuana sales and tax revenue report, Department of Revenue figures show that tax revenue since legalization reached $3,012,831,657 after sales in July generated $20,354,753. Date Marijuana […]
Colorado State Patrol Reminds Drivers to Carry a Physical Driver’s License
(COLORADO) – As technology continues to increase convenience through mobile apps like myColoradoTM, the Colorado State Patrol is reminding drivers that Colorado state law still requires drivers to carry a physical driver’s license at all times when operating a motor vehicle. This is also true for proof of insurance and registration. The Colorado Digital IDTM can […]
