Author: By BROOKE NEVINS
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Drought conditions continue to ease as August could see “above-average” rainfall
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A wetter-than-normal July brought some much-needed relief to widespread drought conditions across the state, especially along the Front Range and southeastern plains. The U.S. Drought Monitor shows that while more than 90% of Colorado is still “abnormally dry” or experiencing “moderate” to “severe” drought, the percentage of areas experiencing “severe” to “exceptional” drought has dropped…
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State program will cover tuition of rural, low-income UCCS students studying social work
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In an effort to address a growing shortage in Colorado’s behavioral health care workforce, a new state program will cover the tuition for local rural or low-income students pursuing a master’s degree in social work. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is one of five public universities to receive funding through the Behavioral Health Incentives Program,…
