
Astro Mark Laurin Guides Stargazers to May Meteor Showers
Keystone Science School instructor Astro Mark Laurin explains how to view the Eta Aquarid meteor shower and the rare May micromoon, offering tips for amateur stargazers on the Western Slope.
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Keystone Science School instructor Astro Mark Laurin explains how to view the Eta Aquarid meteor shower and the rare May micromoon, offering tips for amateur stargazers on the Western Slope.

California, Arizona, and Nevada propose a voluntary 3.2 million acre-feet water cut to stabilize the Colorado River through 2028, though Upper Basin states remain skeptical of the plan's long-term efficacy.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife tracks a fragile lynx population near Independence Pass, where fire and prey loss threaten a species that was once extirpated and recently reintroduced.

A look at the premium pricing and exclusive offerings for Mother's Day brunch in Vail and Avon, featuring $90 spreads at Ludwig's and bottomless mimosas at the Grand Hyatt.

The Bureau of Land Management shifts from bait-trapping to efficient helicopter drive-traps to remove 245 excess horses from the Sand Wash Basin, aiming to reduce the population from 507 to a target of 261.

Colorado's new Senate Bill 134 exempts sales tax from credit card swipe fees, but banking industry leaders warn lenders may stop accepting cards entirely due to high system update costs.

Philanthropist Amanda Precourt’s Cookie Factory marks its first anniversary with a free community celebration on West Fourth Avenue, highlighting its shift from industrial relic to accessible art hub.

Mohamed Soliman pleads guilty to the June 1 Pearl Street Mall firebombing, receiving a guaranteed life sentence without parole. The article details the logistical and financial impact on Boulder County as Soliman faces potential federal death penalty proceedings.

Colorado Springs Utilities secures a three-year extension for the Ray D. Nixon Power Plant, delaying coal-fired closure from 2029 to 2032 under Senate Bill 182 to manage transition costs and reliability.

Tony Milo and the Colorado Contractors Association are pushing Initiative 175 to enshrine road funding in the state constitution, prompting lawmakers to pass House Bill 1430 to offset the $700 million cost by cutting other services.

Colorado's labor force participation drops to its fourth-lowest level since 1976, driven by natural attrition and demographic shifts rather than mass layoffs, leaving a 3.9% unemployment rate.

The Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance secured a $2.5 million state grant to launch the Outdoor Pikes Peak Initiative, leveraging the Land and Water Conservation Fund to expand trails and boost the regional tourism economy.
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