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Colorado records 17th wolf death, a yearling tied to livestock losses
A yearling male wolf in Grand County has become the 17th wolf to die in Colorado in the past two years. Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced that its staff killed the wolf on Aug. 4 because it was believed to be responsible for killing four calves in Jackson and Grand counties between June 29 and…
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Group submits signatures for proposed Colorado graduated income tax
The measure, which eliminates Colorado’s flat tax, is expected to raise $2 billion in new revenue The proposal to amend the Colorado constitution to change the state’s flat rate into a graduated income tax came in under the wire Monday, the deadline for groups to turn in petition signatures for November’s ballot, setting up a…
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Colorado farmers, ranchers wrestle with hurdles amid extreme drought conditions
Some producers take drastic steps to adapt to dry climate, record-low snowpack This is the first time that Jim Magnuson, who operates a family farm in the rural town of Eaton, can ever recall planting only 75% of his acreage. Magnuson and his brother, Tim, primarily grow corn and alfalfa on their farm, Magnuson Bros.,…
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New federal plan sets short-term rules for Colorado River management
Interior Department’s plan spares Colorado from mandatory cuts for now After years of stalled negotiations among the seven states that rely on the Colorado River, the federal government on Friday released its own plan for managing the drought-strained system. Calling it a balanced approach that offers flexibility and predictability, the plan released by the U.S.…
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Colorado is spared mandatory cuts under federal Colorado River proposal
California, Arizona and Nevada to take less water under plan While Colorado has been spared from mandatory reductions, Arizona, California and Nevada would take less water from the Colorado River under a proposal announced Friday by the federal government to stave off crisis in the beleaguered waterway. The proposal from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation…
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Republican Victor Marx taps George Markert as his lieutenant governor pick in Colorado’s gubernatorial race
Colorado Republican gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx named George Markert, a retired Marine colonel, as his running mate for lieutenant governor Friday morning, saying the former U.S. Senate candidate will bring “exceptional character, proven leadership and a lifetime of serving others” to the ticket. Marx is facing Democratic nominee Phil Weiser, the state’s attorney general, and…
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First-ever Red Rocks naturalization ceremony draws most diverse group of new citizens
Colorado’s federal trial court held its first-ever naturalization ceremony for nearly 300 new citizens on Thursday at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. “We’re doing it to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the United States. Red Rocks is a particularly fitting location for this. It’s a place that, of course, reminds…
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Colorado’s 72-hour social media warrant law takes effect Aug. 12
A law requiring social media platforms to respond to search warrants within 72 hours goes into effect on Aug. 12. Senate Bill 011 also requires platforms to create a staffed hotline for Colorado law enforcement agencies to contact regarding pending search warrants. The bill is a pared-down version of last year’s Senate Bill 086, which…
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Victor Marx says he’ll only debate Phil Weiser once in Colorado governor’s race — without a moderator
Colorado Republican gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx said on Tuesday that he will participate in only one debate with Attorney General Phil Weiser before the November election — and he challenged the Democratic nominee to hold the event without a moderator. “I’m only doing one debate,” Marx said in a video posted online. “That is my…
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Colorado residents rush to buy guns ahead of new restrictions, breaking sales records for several stores
Colorado residents are lining up to buy guns ahead of the latest weapons restrictions set to take effect this Saturday. The new law mandates individuals seeking to purchase semiautomatic firearms with detachable magazines to first complete a firearm safety course administered by the state’s wildlife division. Tuesday was the last practical day to purchase the…