Colorado declares town abandoned amid water and leadership crisis Hartman residents asked for declaration after infighting exacerbated water crisis and all town leaders resigned The Guardian - US · Aug 1
Signatures submitted in Colorado for initiative that would require approval from an independent commission and the state supreme court for mid-decade redistricting maps In Colorado, signatures were submitted to the secretary of state's office on July 29 for a ballot initiative related to mid-decade redistricting. Ballotpedia · Jul 31
Three states told to cut water use by 20% to save the Colorado River Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs called the federal plan ‘unacceptable’ and ‘draconian’ The Independent UK · Jul 31
Water cuts loom as US unveils long-awaited response to Colorado River crisis Federal government plan outlines cuts of roughly 40% to California, Arizona and Nevada but fix is likely to be only temporary The Guardian - US · Jul 31
A $215,280 Colorado home is being sold without inspections; the buyer must remove the woman living inside, and she says she will not leave A unique property in Colorado is on the market but comes with a twist: prospective buyers cannot conduct inspections. The current resident, entrenched due to a drawn-out foreclosure process and personal loss, is determined to defend her home against eviction efforts. Real estate experts caution potential buyers about the substantial… The Times of India · Jul 31
Arizona, California and Nevada would share cuts under federal proposal to manage the Colorado River Arizona, California, and Nevada would take less water from the Colorado River under a federal proposal to stave off a crisis in the river The Independent UK · Jul 31
Travel alert for visa holders in US: Immigration experts say domestic flying has become risky, alarming rise in number of airport arrests Immigration experts warned against international travel for visa holders for the time being, as several instances of foreigners denied re-entry were reported. But now, the experts are urging people to exercise caution even for domestic travel because several cases of detainment have been reported in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas,… The Times of India · Jul 31
In 1991, America listed the razorback sucker as endangered; 35 years later, it has been moved to threatened after one population reached about 36,000 adults After more than 30 years of conservation work, the US Fish and Wildlife Service has reclassified the razorback sucker from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The freshwater fish, found only in the Colorado River basin, has recovered through habitat restoration, fish stocking and control of invasive species.… The Times of India · Jul 31
Colorado woman says she was taught it was ‘just things that a daughter should do to show her love’. Then she reveals how her mom helped cover it up She is now homeless. We Got This Covered · Jul 30
Not all Coloradans want to share their cities with Canada geese and their poop – a wildlife manager shares the control methods that work The phone call to my office was a typical one for mid- to late June: Canada geese were causing a problem. There was too much poop, and they were eating some flowers. The former was all too common, but the latter part was somewhat new, and the location was a… The Conversation · Jul 30
Colorado Recorded More Than 250 Salmonella Cases This Month, About a Hundred Above Normal, with No Food Identified Colorado reported over 250 Salmonella cases in July, more than 100 above average. No source has been identified. Medical Daily · Jul 30
Signatures submitted for Colorado initiative that would retain sales tax revenue for environmental fund In Colorado, signatures were submitted to the secretary of state's office on July 27 for a ballot initiative related to the allocation of sales tax revenue. Ballotpedia · Jul 29
Colorado woman confronts property manager after he allegedly calls her a slur in front of her child. Then he won’t repeat it on camera The woman claims the "intoxicated" property manager refused to listen to her explanation for why she was there before they began hurling insults. We Got This Covered · Jul 29
Colorado Reports More Than 250 Salmonella Cases in July, Over 100 Above Its Usual Count Colorado has logged over 250 Salmonella cases in July, more than 100 above average. No source has been identified, and an investigation is underway. Medical Daily · Jul 29
The Conversation · Jul 29 AI in healthcare is an evolving landscape of new technologies, productivity benefits and legal uncertainties AI tools are already being used in hospitals, clinics and doctors’ offices. Who is making treatment decisions, and who is responsible if an AI gets it wrong? To address these questions, Science and Technology editor Eric Smalley hosted a webinar with panelists Dr. Jodyn Platt, an Associate Professor Health Management…
The Times of India · Jul 29 In 1928, Minerva Hoyt sent a California desert exhibition across America; eight years later, Roosevelt protected Joshua Tree from mining and plant collectors Minerva Hamilton Hoyt championed desert conservation against development and collectors. Her exhibitions challenged public perceptions of barren desert landscapes. Hoyt's advocacy led to President Franklin D. Roosevelt establishing Joshua Tree National Monument. This protected over 825,000 acres of vital Mojave and Colorado desert ecosystems. Millions now visit this protected area…
TechRadar · Jul 28 A 330 MW data center wanted to buy a farm, switch off the irrigation, and drink the difference — California's most powerful irrigation district said no, so it sued The largest AI data center project in California is suing to get access to the Colorado River, and the 287 million gallons of water it allegedly needs to cool a 330-megawatt facility.
The Guardian - US · Jul 28 Several US schools to install pepper-spraying drones to respond to school shootings Company supplying drones said Ukraine-war inspired effort, where technique was effective in face of Russian attack
The Independent UK · Jul 28 Sitting congresswoman Lauren Boebert serves as stand-in host on Matt Gaetz’s OAN show in rare move MAGA Colorado representative takes the chair on conservative news channel to sound the alarm over election security, discuss radical Islam with Rob Schneider and champion a reported surge in church attendance
Roll Call · Jul 28 4 gubernatorial races that could affect the House majority ANALYSIS — Four years ago, Republicans complained that Pennsylvania gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano torpedoed their downballot efforts in key House races across the commonwealth. This time around, GOP nominee Stacy Garrity isn’t polling any better, again complicating House Republican campaigns in the Keystone State. And Pennsylvania is just one of…
Roll Call · Jul 28 No quick fix for sexual misconduct in the House When Colorado Republican Rep. Jeff Crank introduced legislation last week aiming to crack down on members of Congress dating staff, not everyone was happy. “If you talked to the women who are working on this, maybe you’d get it right,” the Democratic Women’s Caucus posted in response, accusing him of…
The Conversation · Jul 28 Affordable housing often costs more to build than market-rate housing – Colorado is closing the gap In much of the United States, developers spend more to build an affordable apartment for a low-income family than a market-rate one just down the street – sometimes far more. It is one of the central paradoxes of the nation’s housing crisis: The affordable homes that lower-income renters need most…
The Times of India · Jul 27 This 71-year-old US mayor goes to a homeless shelter every Friday night, sleeps, serves breakfast Saturday morning. In 2021, he called 'homelessness' a choice 71-year-old Mike Coffman, the mayor of Aurora, Colorado, has been following a routine for the last few weeks. On every Friday afternoon, he has been going to the Aurora Regional Navigation Center, where he spends the night with other homeless people. Coffman wants to gain the experience first hand and…
The Independent UK · Jul 25 Fourth firefighter dies battling wildfire near Colorado-Utah border IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 25 Firefighter becomes fourth to die in blaze near Colorado-Utah border as wildfires continue to burn Three firefighters died at the scene of the Knowles fire