Colorado is changing how it rates the academic performance of schools to include how many students are on track to reach proficiency and to reward high schools where students meet tougher graduation requirements.
The nation is beefing up its power grids for the transition to fueling everything from cars to home cooling systems with electricity, and addressing hazards along the way. Engineers believe they are ready to implement a common-sense solution for stopping the sparks from power lines, which have led to destructive wildfires, including the one that burned down the entire town of Paradise, California.
Oil and gas industry groups are suing the federal government for not holding oil and gas lease sales in the third quarter of this year. The lawsuit, filed this week in the U.S.
Colorado took another step toward importing lower- cost prescription drugs from Canada on Monday when it submitted a formal application to the federal government for approval of the program. The application for the first time reveals which drugs Colorado hopes to import — 112 of them in all, at an average cost savings of 65% over U.S.
Mary Lou Kern, the former Colfax County manager accused of bilking the county out of nearly $600,000 who recently won election for Colfax County District No. 2, has reached a settlement with the New Mexico State Ethics Commission, while a criminal investigation into the matter continues.
Trinidad High School Wrestling saw success last weekend during the Fowler Invitational High School Wrestling Tournament, with two grapplers taking home first place individual honors. Jake Armijo and Eddie Bowman both took home first place individual honors in the 215 lbs.
Many Colorado school districts plan to offer free school meals to all students starting in the fall of 2023 through a new state program funded with a voter-approved tax measure affecting high earners.
The museum group tooled across the landscape in pickup trucks as their hosts pulled back the curtain on tribal life. They witnessed celebrations.
With the holiday charitable giving season now underway, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold is reminding Coloradans who plan to give to make sure they are doing so wisely. Once again Coloradans will have ample opportunities to give, including on Colorado Gives Day, December 6.
Colorado’s Friday windstorm blew in poor travel conditions, dust storms, power outages and downed trees —with a peak wind speed reported in Las Animas County at 71 mph. National Weather Service Pueblo did not report any major impacts to the county, but said it brought a dust storm to Baca County and damaged roofs in El Paso County.