POTUS: Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Leaving At End Of Year
President Trump said on Twitter Saturday that Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke will be leaving the Trump administration at the end of the year.
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US Interior Department Sets July 1 Goal For Reorganization
The U.S. Interior Department said Thursday it wants to have its newly reorganized regions up and running by July 1.
School Of Mines & U.S.G.S. Sign On For Long-Term Partnership
The U.S. Geological Survey will soon have 150 scientists at multiple labs on the Colorado School of Mines campus in Golden.
Federal Government Wants To Control Wild Horse Population
Taxpayers foot the bill every year to care for wild horses currently being held in pens across the West. The Secretary of the Interior wants to change that.
'Get A Sense Of Real Issues': Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Visits Steamboat Springs
Hundreds rallied in Northern Colorado Friday evening, calling on the Federal Government to do more to protect public lands.
U.S. May Pick Western Headquarters For BLM In 6-8 Months
The Trump administration says it may pick a new Western headquarters for the nation's largest land management agency in the next six to eight months.
Interior Will Send $18 Million From Roan Drilling To Colorado
The U.S. Interior Department will send $18 million from oil and gas development from Colorado's Roan Plateau back to the state.
Interior Department Veterans: Proposed Overhaul Is Flawed
Parts of his realignment proposal have run into resistance from some politicians from both parties, particularly in the West, who fear it will disrupt relationships between state and federal officials.
Interior To Implement Massive Overhaul Despite Criticism
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is pressing ahead with a massive overhaul of his department, despite growing opposition.
Gov. Hickenlooper Joins Other Governors: Interior Department Shift Didn't Include Them
A bipartisan group of 19 Western governors, including Gov. John Hickenlooper, said Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke did not consult with them about major plans for reorganizing the agency.
Colorado Congressman Opposes Fee Increase For Rocky Mountain National Park
A Colorado Congressman is fighting a proposal to raise the entrance fee at 17 national parks - including Rocky Mountain National Park - during the busy summer season.
Peak Season Daily Pass Could Cost $70 At Rocky Mountain National Park
The National Park Service has proposed a fee increase that could put a daily pass to Rocky Mountain National Park at $70 during peak visiting season.
Zinke Won't Eliminate Any National Monuments
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said he's recommending that none of 27 national monuments carved from wilderness and ocean and under review by the Trump administration be eliminated.
Groups Make Last-Minute Push To Save National Monument Areas
Conservation groups are airing TV ads, planning rallies and creating parody websites in a last-minute blitz to stop Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke from downsizing or eliminating national monument areas that cover large swaths of land and water from Maine to California.
Feds To Give States More Flexibility In Protecting Wild Bird
The Interior Department has unveiled a plan to protect the threatened sage grouse that gives Western states greater flexibility to allow mining, logging and other economic development where it now is prohibited.
Zinke Makes National Park Funding Announcement With Gardner In Colorado
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has announced more than $50 million for maintenance and infrastructure work at national parks.
Canyons Of The Ancients' Status 'Great News For Colorado'
Canyons of the Ancients' national monument status is no longer under review, but conservationists are still seething over the review that targeted the area and 26 other national monuments.
Some Feel Snubbed Trump Not At Conservative Summit
The largest gathering of conservatives outside of Washington, D.C. is in Denver this weekend.
Bennet Blasts Trump Administration Over Monuments Review
Senate Democrats are blasting the Trump Administration over a review threatening the future of 27 national monuments.
Interior Secretary Calls For Quicker Oil And Gas Permits
President Donald Trump's efforts to increase U.S. energy production got a boost Thursday from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, who pledged to streamline permitting for oil and gas drilling and hold more frequent sales of drilling rights on federal lands.
History, Tourist Economy Hang In Balance Of National Monument Review
There's a cloud of uncertainty looming over Canyons of the Ancients National Monument in southwest Colorado.
Interior Chief To Review Sage-Grouse Conservation Plan
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said Wednesday he is ordering a review of federal efforts to conserve the imperiled sage grouse.
2 GOP Lawmakers Ask Trump To Leave Colorado Monument Intact
Two Republican members of Congress from Colorado are asking the Trump administration not to change the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, one of more than two dozen monuments under review for possible modification.
Group Sues To Keep Rocky Flats Closed To Public Until Proven Safe
With the potential for wide public access just a year away, several activist groups are suing to keep Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge closed until more evidence proves it's safe.
Interior Nominee Zinke Urges Array Of Uses For Federal Lands
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for interior secretary says the nation's vast federal lands should be used for a variety of purposes, from hiking, hunting, fishing and camping to harvesting timber and mining for coal and other energy sources.
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Aurora Fire and Rescue reports blaze at residential complex near S. Havana
Aurora Fire and Rescue are currently on scene at Exposition Avenue and South Havana Street after reports of a multi-family residential complex on fire.
Soggy scenario stays in place thru the weekend
A super soaking weather pattern is locked in for the the weekend and beyond.
Forward Aaron Gordon encourages consuming more news away from Finals chatter
Ahead of game two of the finals, Nuggets star Aaron Gordon took time to encourage his teammates and fans to consume more local and global news.
Nuggets players donate team-themed STEM center to Denver Boys & Girls Club
Thanks to the success of the Denver Nuggets and its partners, the Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club in Denver got an upgrade Friday, bringing in a Nuggets-themed STEM center and gym.
Louisville condo complex breaks ground on new homes after losing 30 in Marshall Fire
The Wildflower Condominiums is the only multi-family community in Louisville that was affected by the Marshall Fire, so getting the permits needed and builders lined up was a huge challenge but now that's all taken care of and soon thirty families will have their homes back.
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Aurora Fire and Rescue reports blaze at residential complex near S. Havana
Aurora Fire and Rescue are currently on scene at Exposition Avenue and South Havana Street after reports of a multi-family residential complex on fire.
Soggy scenario stays in place thru the weekend
A super soaking weather pattern is locked in for the the weekend and beyond.
Nuggets players donate team-themed STEM center to Denver Boys & Girls Club
Thanks to the success of the Denver Nuggets and its partners, the Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club in Denver got an upgrade Friday, bringing in a Nuggets-themed STEM center and gym.
Louisville condo complex breaks ground on new homes after losing 30 in Marshall Fire
The Wildflower Condominiums is the only multi-family community in Louisville that was affected by the Marshall Fire, so getting the permits needed and builders lined up was a huge challenge but now that's all taken care of and soon thirty families will have their homes back.
DougCo looks to roll out new tool to combat future wildfires
With more than 80% of Douglas County residents living in a potential wildfire zone, according to officials, the spring green-up is a welcome sight, but we all know how quickly things can change.
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Video captures victims being transported to hospital in Aurora apartment fire
Cell phone video captures victims being transported to an area hospital after an apartment fire was reported in Aurora.
More soaking rains for the rest of the weekend
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Nuggets players donate STEM center to Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club
Thanks to the success of the Denver Nuggets and its partners, the Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club in Denver got an upgrade Friday, bringing in a Nuggets-themed STEM center and gym.
Louisville condo complex breaks ground one new homes after losing 30 in Marshall Fire
The Wildflower Condominiums is the only multifamily community in Louisville that was affected by the Marshall Fire, so getting the permits needed and builders lined up was a huge challenge but now that's all taken care of and soon thirty families will have their homes back.
Colorado weather: Rain and cooler temperatures to start the weekend
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Forward Aaron Gordon encourages consuming more news away from Finals chatter
Ahead of game two of the finals, Nuggets star Aaron Gordon took time to encourage his teammates and fans to consume more local and global news.
Nuggets players donate team-themed STEM center to Denver Boys & Girls Club
Thanks to the success of the Denver Nuggets and its partners, the Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club in Denver got an upgrade Friday, bringing in a Nuggets-themed STEM center and gym.
Von Miller continues charity work in latest visit to Denver
Here in Denver, we all know the name Von Miller. The Super Bowl champion helped lead the Broncos to victory, and while he's changed his jersey, he hasn't changed his support for Denver, especially through his nonprofit Von's Vision.
Rocky visits Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children
Denver Nuggets supermascot Rocky took a visit to the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children to celebrate the Game 1 victory.
Denver altitude helps Nuggets go unbeaten at home in playoffs
Joking around before the start of the NBA Finals, Charles Barkley and Grant Hill took hits from oxygen masks they brought onto the set for a pregame TV show.
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College student accused of setting fire to Wyoming's only abortion clinic pleads not guilty
A college student who authorities say admitted setting fire to a building slated to become Wyoming's only full-service abortion clinic pleaded not guilty to an arson charge in federal court on Friday.
Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
Biden on debt ceiling deal to avoid default: "This is vital"
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
Justice Department closes Pence documents probe with no charges
Multiple sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News the Justice Department won't seek to charge former Vice President Mike Pence.
Employers added 339,000 jobs in May as hiring surged
Hiring sped up last month, showing the job market remains resilient despite high inflation and borrowing costs.
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Colorado moms to hold sit-in demanding Gov. Polis to ban all guns
Thousands of women, many who are moms, will gather at the state Capitol for an anti-gun event on Monday.
Ghost guns banned under new Colorado law signed by governor
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has signed a bill banning build-at-home firearms without serial numbers.
Gov. Polis signs bill into law designating Lunar New Year an observed state holiday
Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill designating the Lunar New Year an observed state holiday in Colorado.
Brough campaign accuses out-of-state billionaires of meddling in mayor's race
Denver mayoral candidate Kelly Brough and her supporters are accusing two out-of-state billionaires of trying to buy the race for Mike Johnston.
Biden on debt ceiling deal to avoid default: "This is vital"
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
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Rocky visits Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children
Denver Nuggets supermascot Rocky took a visit to the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children to celebrate the Game 1 victory.
Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
Sweden close to becoming first "smoke free" country in Europe
Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke free."
Free doula program at Denver Health helps laboring moms
Free doula program at Denver Health helps laboring moms improve maternal health and reduce disparities in birth outcomes for high risk patients.
Canada is putting warning labels on each cigarette: "Poison in every puff"
The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."
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Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
Nuggets printed nearly 20,000 shirts for fans at Ball Arena
The success of the Denver Nuggets is translating into big business for local companies and their employees, as the Nuggets compete in their first NBA Finals in franchise history.
Employers added 339,000 jobs in May as hiring surged
Hiring sped up last month, showing the job market remains resilient despite high inflation and borrowing costs.
FDA's new arsenic level for apple juice could hurt kids, CR says
Consumer Reports is calling on the agency to set a lower limit, noting arsenic can damage children's brains and nervous systems.
Money stored on apps like PayPal could be at risk, feds warn
Financial watchdog urges consumers who keep funds with a digital app to transfer the money to an insured bank account.
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Looking to save for college? There's financial relief for all Coloradans
Education savings plans called 529 Plans allow a saver to open an investment account to save for the beneficiary's future qualified higher education expenses and anybody can contribute.
KIPP Colorado rolls out new pay increases
KIPP Colorado, a network of free college-preparatory public charter schools, is increasing pay to ensure that educators are compensated fairly and transparently.
Bright Horizons company offers free teacher degree program
With graduation season upon us, many graduates may be rethinking their future plans following the pandemic. Some may wonder whether or not it's worth the cost to pursue a college degree.
72 supportive housing units open for Denver residents in need
Dozens of Denver residents are experiencing homelessness and other challenges when it comes to affordable housing. Those individuals now have an outlet to get back on their feet.
Colorado adds property tax relief options, provides tax deferment for homeowners
Colorado's Property Tax Deferral Programs have traditionally helped seniors and active military personnel continue to afford to live in their homes by deferring the payment of their property taxes. This service was expanded this year.