The number of registered hunters in Colorado

l i g h t p o e t // Shutterstock Hunting is one of the oldest forms of human activity. Over the centuries, hunting has largely evolved from necessity to sport—although many hunters in the U.S. do process hunted animals for food. As hunting gained...

MSU Denver launches 'Mariachi Performance and Culture' degree program

Metropolitan State University Denver is launching an Individualized Degree Program in Mariachi Performance and Culture this fall — the first of its kind in Colorado. The new program combines a variety of disciplines including music performance,...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife shares wolf update, including the news that four packs now exist in CO

Adams County records the first human cases of West Nile virus in Colorado

The first two human cases of West Nile Virus in Colorado have been reported by the Adams County Health Department. Officials said the two human cases likely contracted the virus from mosquitoes in late June. Officials added the West Nile virus has...

Wrestling wolf pups are captured by trail camera in northwestern Colorado

Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s wolf reintroduction team on Thursday released video of pups from the King Mountain pack in Routt County, one of four packs created by wolves reintroduced to Colorado. Wolf packs are named when pups are born and this...

Southern Colorado businesses collect items for Texas flood victims

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)- Texas continues to receive an outpouring of support after the deadly floods hit the Lone Star State. Now, several businesses in El Paso County are collecting items to help families affected by this natural disaster....

How They Voted: Colorado congressional votes for July 11-17, 2025

Here’s a look at how Colorado members of Congress voted over the previous week. Along with roll call votes this week, the House also passed these bills: the Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act (H.R. 1618), to require the Federal...

Homeschooling grows in Colorado as safety concerns overtake religious motivations

Homeschooling is on the rise in Colorado, with enrollment growing 51% over the past decade — far outpacing traditional public schools. While homeschooling once primarily appealed to families looking for curriculum aligned with their religious...

New EV Charging Hub at Ball Arena Expands Access for Northern Colorado Visitors

by North Forty News Staff | NorthFortyNews.com 60 Public Charging Ports Now Available at Denver’s Largest EV Station, Supporting Regional Clean Transportation Goals DENVER, CO — July 16, 2025 — In a move that strengthens Colorado’s electric...

Colorado lawmakers call for pause on $60M Medicaid repayment that could impact 28 rural hospitals

A bipartisan coalition of state lawmakers representing rural Colorado is calling on the state's Medicaid agency to delay a $60 million funding clawback that would affect 28 hospitals statewide. A letter signed by Reps. Dusty Johnson, R-Fort...

Trump eases industrial pollution limits

President Donald Trump, putting White House muscle to work for polluting industries, on Thursday gave dozens of plants around the country more time to meet EPA regulations intended to cut emissions of air toxics tied to cancer and other serious...

Colorado Trail Explorer app alerts users of wildfires, prescribed burns

As the dry summer continues, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding outdoor recreators of its Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX) mobile app, which offers active alerts of wildfires and prescribed burns across the state. The free app provides...

Colorado River water guidelines expire soon. What comes next?

From its headwaters in the Rocky Mountains until it runs dry in Mexico, the Colorado River has nourished those living in the region for thousands of years. That remains true to this day, with more than 80% of Arizona’s population receiving water...

ARMSTRONG: Colorado gender wars need dose of genitalia-based sanity

(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File) Sign up for our free newsletter to receive the latest news Sign up for our free newsletter to receive the latest news The legal battle involving Camp IdRaHaJe (short for “I’d Rather Have Jesus”) is the sort of thing...

Listen: Why the Denver Zoo is scoping out condors with drones in Peru

In the Denver Zoo’s aviary, visitors can meet the playful Andean condors Evita and Andy. The enormous birds stand tall on top of the rocks. When Andy jumps toward his human audience, he spreads his wings for everyone to see and pokes his beak...

Save People Save Wildlife hosts S.R. 224 site visit as part of independent wildlife mitigation study

On an overcast, blustery evening last week, more than a dozen people met at the parking lot for the McPolin Farm Nature Trail and walked along the S.R. 224 corridor, taking photos, jotting down notes and chatting about the beauty of the Wasatch...

Climate Message Confronts Pasadena Moviegoers in PETA’s New Horror Short

[PETA]A new horror-themed public service announcement from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is confronting moviegoers in Pasadena with their stark environmental message: animal agriculture is helping fuel the climate crisis,...

Colorado child care assistance program freeze continues to put families at risk

Click here for updates on this story DENVER, Colorado (KCNC) — A statewide freeze on Colorado’s Child Care Assistance Program is leaving thousands of families without support and forcing providers to absorb significant financial losses. Advocates...

Rural Reckoning | Front Range counties dominate Colorado's population and political influence

To Paul Lundeen, the numbers reveal the truth about how well Colorado's 53 rural counties are represented — or not — at the state Capitol, particularly when compared to the 11 most populous counties that hold the most influence. Lundeen, who...

Congress cuts funding to foreign aid, public media

Updated at 5:10 a.m. Friday July 18 The U.S. House of Representatives joined the Senate in cutting $9 billion in foreign aid and funding for public media early Friday in Washington, rolling back money previously appropriated. The House vote was...