You need to enable JavaScript to view this site.When a young Chicagoan named Chris joined the Air Force in 2015, he thought he was entering an environment where racism was mostly under control. "I still expected there to be some outliers, where people had their prejudices," said Chris, who asked that his last name be withheld to avoid damaging his career prospects. "But I didn't really think it would affect careers on a big basis. I thought when it happened, that it would be squashed at that level." But he said that during his Air Force initiation, some of his Black non-commissioned...…You need to enable JavaScript to view this site.When a young Chicagoan named Chris joined the Air Force in 2015, he thought he was entering an environment where racism was mostly under control. "I still expected there to be some outliers, where people had their prejudices," said Chris, who asked that his last name be withheld to avoid damaging his career prospects. "But I didn't really think it would affect careers on a big basis. I thought when it happened, that it would be squashed at that level." But he said that during his Air Force initiation, some of his Black non-commissioned...WW…

You need to enable JavaScript to view this site.Both Democrats competing to take on incumbent Cory Gardner in the fall have in Colorado politics. John Hickenlooper has said he’ll use his experience as a two-term former governor to spur action in Washington, D.C. Andrew Romanoff has positioned himself as a progressive challenger to the national Democratic establishment. Here’s what we’ve learned about their policy positions as the June 30 election approaches, based on their platforms, interviews, news articles . Both candidates agree that the United States must reduce its carbon emissions to...…You need to enable JavaScript to view this site.Both Democrats competing to take on incumbent Cory Gardner in the fall have in Colorado politics. John Hickenlooper has said he’ll use his experience as a two-term former governor to spur action in Washington, D.C. Andrew Romanoff has positioned himself as a progressive challenger to the national Democratic establishment. Here’s what we’ve learned about their policy positions as the June 30 election approaches, based on their platforms, interviews, news articles . Both candidates agree that the United States must reduce its carbon emissions to...WW…

You need to enable JavaScript to view this site.About two weeks ago, Mike Phillips, a Montana state senator and career wildlife biologist, received a single-page letter with two typed lines.  “At least three wolves have been shot from the pack in Colorado,” it read. “Multiple agencies know and I thought you should know as well.”  It was postmarked in Cheyenne and signed “anonymous.”  Phillips immediately understood the political and biological implications. As Colorado sets to , a likely pack in northwest Colorado has come to symbolize the possibility that gray wolves could...…You need to enable JavaScript to view this site.About two weeks ago, Mike Phillips, a Montana state senator and career wildlife biologist, received a single-page letter with two typed lines.  “At least three wolves have been shot from the pack in Colorado,” it read. “Multiple agencies know and I thought you should know as well.”  It was postmarked in Cheyenne and signed “anonymous.”  Phillips immediately understood the political and biological implications. As Colorado sets to , a likely pack in northwest Colorado has come to symbolize the possibility that gray wolves could...WW…

You need to enable JavaScript to view this site.Lyons Fire Chief JJ Hoffman resigned Tuesday over a Facebook comment he made at the end of May about people protesting the death of George Floyd. The NAACP had begun an investigation into the matter. Hoffman’s comment was in response to a different Facebook post that said: “I think Denver police should have Denver fire department give it a 2 and ½ inch line and their monitor and wash all this human trash into the gutter.” Hoffman responded: “ha ha if I was down there I definitely would open up our high pressure bumper turret and have some...…You need to enable JavaScript to view this site.Lyons Fire Chief JJ Hoffman resigned Tuesday over a Facebook comment he made at the end of May about people protesting the death of George Floyd. The NAACP had begun an investigation into the matter. Hoffman’s comment was in response to a different Facebook post that said: “I think Denver police should have Denver fire department give it a 2 and ½ inch line and their monitor and wash all this human trash into the gutter.” Hoffman responded: “ha ha if I was down there I definitely would open up our high pressure bumper turret and have some...WW…

You need to enable JavaScript to view this site.Colorado’s election integrity is the subject of a special hearing by the legislature’s bipartisan Audit Committee next week, and some fear it could end up reinforcing groundless claims against the state's system. The outgoing chair of the Legislative Audit Committee Chair, Republican Rep. Lori Saine of Dacono, convened the hearing, in a move that surprised some of the panel’s Democratic members. They question the reason for it, and fear it could amplify baseless claims about widespread voter fraud in the state and country. Saine announced the...…You need to enable JavaScript to view this site.Colorado’s election integrity is the subject of a special hearing by the legislature’s bipartisan Audit Committee next week, and some fear it could end up reinforcing groundless claims against the state's system. The outgoing chair of the Legislative Audit Committee Chair, Republican Rep. Lori Saine of Dacono, convened the hearing, in a move that surprised some of the panel’s Democratic members. They question the reason for it, and fear it could amplify baseless claims about widespread voter fraud in the state and country. Saine announced the...WW…

You need to enable JavaScript to view this site.Dropping off their ballots in Montrose, registered Democrats Leah and Ken Marshall said the specter of violence after the polls close Tuesday is frightening — even from their western Colorado post. “I just hope nothing happens after the election if Biden wins,” said Ken Marshall. “The intimidation, the threats,” Leah Marshall said. “The Proud Boys, I’m very concerned about that.” Denver’s FBI Special Agent In Charge Michael Schneider wants people such as the Marshalls to know the agency takes these fears seriously. Local FBI officials have...…You need to enable JavaScript to view this site.Dropping off their ballots in Montrose, registered Democrats Leah and Ken Marshall said the specter of violence after the polls close Tuesday is frightening — even from their western Colorado post. “I just hope nothing happens after the election if Biden wins,” said Ken Marshall. “The intimidation, the threats,” Leah Marshall said. “The Proud Boys, I’m very concerned about that.” Denver’s FBI Special Agent In Charge Michael Schneider wants people such as the Marshalls to know the agency takes these fears seriously. Local FBI officials have...WW…

You need to enable JavaScript to view this site.When Fanny Starr was in her late teens in Poland, Nazis invaded her country and forced Starr and her family into the Lodz Ghetto. Starr was one of the few in her family to survive the concentration camps that followed, and through her late 90s here in Colorado, Starr fought to make sure those experiences would be remembered forever. On Friday, she died at home in Denver at the age of 98, according to a family friend. "The world has lost a giant," said Gov. Jared Polis in a statement. He said at the time of her death Starr was Colorado's oldest...…You need to enable JavaScript to view this site.When Fanny Starr was in her late teens in Poland, Nazis invaded her country and forced Starr and her family into the Lodz Ghetto. Starr was one of the few in her family to survive the concentration camps that followed, and through her late 90s here in Colorado, Starr fought to make sure those experiences would be remembered forever. On Friday, she died at home in Denver at the age of 98, according to a family friend. "The world has lost a giant," said Gov. Jared Polis in a statement. He said at the time of her death Starr was Colorado's oldest...WW…

You need to enable JavaScript to view this site.Ten bison now roam in their new home on the range in southeastern Colorado. Seven adult females, two adult males and a male calf were part of bred to conserve the genetics of North America’s original bison. These animals are genetically pure descendants of the 30 million north American bison that were nearly hunted to extinction more than a century ago. The ten transferred bison are now on the 25,000 acre in Bent County. It’s part of the 's six prairie wildlife refuges.  The trust’s executive director, Nicole Rosmarino, said bison are a...…You need to enable JavaScript to view this site.Ten bison now roam in their new home on the range in southeastern Colorado. Seven adult females, two adult males and a male calf were part of bred to conserve the genetics of North America’s original bison. These animals are genetically pure descendants of the 30 million north American bison that were nearly hunted to extinction more than a century ago. The ten transferred bison are now on the 25,000 acre in Bent County. It’s part of the 's six prairie wildlife refuges.  The trust’s executive director, Nicole Rosmarino, said bison are a...WW…

You need to enable JavaScript to view this site.The first incarnation of passenger rail service along the Front Range could be a modest one: two to six round trips a day between Fort Collins and Colorado Springs on trains traveling an average of 45 miles per hour mostly on existing freight rail tracks. That could cost $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion, according to presented to the Front Range Passenger Rail Commission on Friday. A second phase would add service between Colorado Springs and Pueblo at a cost of $200 million to $300 million.  “This approach allows for a starter service and...…You need to enable JavaScript to view this site.The first incarnation of passenger rail service along the Front Range could be a modest one: two to six round trips a day between Fort Collins and Colorado Springs on trains traveling an average of 45 miles per hour mostly on existing freight rail tracks. That could cost $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion, according to presented to the Front Range Passenger Rail Commission on Friday. A second phase would add service between Colorado Springs and Pueblo at a cost of $200 million to $300 million.  “This approach allows for a starter service and...WW…

You need to enable JavaScript to view this site.Updated 2:19 p.m. Oregon and New Mexico have issued sweeping two-week lockdowns.  Colorado local public health directors have for local counties. But , Gov. Jared Polis says Colorado can weather this latest COVID-19 surge in cases by relying on people doing what's right. Like quarantining before Thanksgiving dinner to protect older family members. "The more family members that make that decision to self-quarantine, the more likely it is that you're not really bringing a loaded pistol for grandma's head," he said.Polis expressed...…You need to enable JavaScript to view this site.Updated 2:19 p.m. Oregon and New Mexico have issued sweeping two-week lockdowns.  Colorado local public health directors have for local counties. But , Gov. Jared Polis says Colorado can weather this latest COVID-19 surge in cases by relying on people doing what's right. Like quarantining before Thanksgiving dinner to protect older family members. "The more family members that make that decision to self-quarantine, the more likely it is that you're not really bringing a loaded pistol for grandma's head," he said.Polis expressed...WW…