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Only 22% of Coloradans have voted in Presidential primary, with 5% more voting GOP over Democrat ballot
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Only 22% of Coloradans have voted in Presidential primary, with 5% more voting GOP over Democrat ballot

What to know: Republicans have a write-in option, but who can be voted as a write-in? What happens if you vote a candidate who has suspended their campaign? By BRIAN PORTER | The Rocky Mountain Voice Of those Coloradans eligible to cast a ballot in the Republican Party’s presidential primary election, only 15.3% have done so, according to data provided Friday by the Colorado secretary of state’s office through the close of Thursday’s reporting. It leads those eligible to cast a Democratic Party ballot and having done so by 4.9%. It has been slow going thus far, with just short of 22% of all voters casting a ballot, and with women leading men in ballots cast. With 108,200 ballots in process Friday and with Election Day looming on Tuesday, March 5, it could be a low turnout fo...
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Appointees to Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission draws critics ahead of hearing
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Appointees to Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission draws critics ahead of hearing

By Marianne Goodland  | Colorado Politics A coalition of more than 20 agriculture, outdoor recreation and sports groups are advocating for the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee to reject three appointees to the state's parks and wildlife commission. The committee's makeup indicates the appointees may have a tough time at today's hearing, and the hearing comes at a time when the Polis administration is already under fire from ranchers and others over bungled communications tied to the release of wolves in Grand County in December. That included a contentious hearing in January in the same committee.  The appointees, the coalition wrote in a letter obtained by Colorado Politics, are not qualified and have been appointed based on their biases against the very pe...
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Floating solar array could improve water quality, lower the power bill for Fort Lupton — if a federal grant comes through
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Floating solar array could improve water quality, lower the power bill for Fort Lupton — if a federal grant comes through

By Mark Jaffe | Colorado Sun When it came to its water treatment plant Fort Lupton had two concerns: controlling algae in the reservoir next to the plant and the aging diesel generator that backed-up the facility when the electric grid was down. In collaboration with its power supplier Brighton-based United Power and the co-op’s contractor Schneider Electric the city found a solution for both – and then some. That plan — a microgrid with a battery fed by 850 kilowatts of solar panels floating on the reservoir — is in line for a $6.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, part of $366 million awarded to 17 projects in rural areas and tribal nations from Alaska to Florida. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE COLORADO SUN
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Colorado lawmakers discuss funding AI software to detect guns in schools
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Colorado lawmakers discuss funding AI software to detect guns in schools

By Marissa Ventrelli | Colorado Politics A proposal seeks to prevent shootings by providing schools with funding to acquire, install and operate AI-driven software that — the company behind the technology claims — can detect guns and alert law enforcement within seconds of the weapon's detection. The Colorado House Education Committee discussed the measure without voting on Wednesday.  Sponsored by Rep. Brandi Bradley, R-Roxborough Park, House Bill 1123 would provide additional financing to the state's School Safety Disbursement Fund. The exact amount has not been determined.   READ THE FULL STORY AT COLORADO POLITICS
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Wildland fire burning west of Pueblo is 0% contained, multiple agencies responded
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Wildland fire burning west of Pueblo is 0% contained, multiple agencies responded

By Tony Keith | CBS11 KKTV A grass fire was burning in Pueblo County Thursday afternoon. KKTV 11 News first learned about the fire just before 1 p.m. when multiple people started posting photos of the smoke. The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is reporting the fire is burning west of Pueblo off Highway 96. As of 1:20 p.m., no structures were threatened. “Agencies responding to the Hwy96 W Fire include Red Creek, Pueblo County Sheriff’s Emergency Services, Pueblo Rural, West Park, Rye, Beulah, Pueblo West, Pueblo City and AMR,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook. READ THE FUL STORY AT CBS 11-KKTV
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‘Great sadness’ as City of Loveland, Colorado losing leadership
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‘Great sadness’ as City of Loveland, Colorado losing leadership

BY Carol McKinley | Denver Gazette The city of Loveland lost two of its municipal leaders Tuesday during a special meeting called by the City Council. City Attorney Moses Garcia and Municipal Court Judge Geri Joneson separated from the city. Garcia’s departure was an expected part of the meeting, but Joneson's departure appeared to be a bombshell to the council.  After coming out of executive session with Joneson, Loveland City Council member Troy Kenning announced that the judge was exiting “for personal reasons and entirely unrelated to her performance.” The panel voted 9-0 to approve her resignation, many of whom expressed “great sadness.”  READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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A Beacon of Hope: Dr. Ben Carson’s Message of Optimism for America
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A Beacon of Hope: Dr. Ben Carson’s Message of Optimism for America

By Tori Ganahl | Rocky Mountain Voice In the newest episode of Unleashed with Heidi Ganahl, Dr. Ben Carson, renowned neurosurgeon, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and steadfast advocate for American values, joined the conversation to set the record straight on his hope for the future of America. The discussion was nothing short of enlightening, touching on topics ranging from childhood struggles to the future of the nation. Dr. Carson’s journey from humble beginnings to national prominence serves as a beacon of hope and resilience for millions across the country. The episode commenced with an intimate reflection on Dr. Carson’s upbringing, delving into the remarkable influence of his mother. Despite facing immense challenges, including poverty and adversity, Dr. Ca...
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Celebrating Leap Day: A Quirky Day in the Calendar
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Celebrating Leap Day: A Quirky Day in the Calendar

By Tori Ganahl | Rocky Mountain Voice Every four years, we indulge in an extra day on the calendar, February 29, fondly known as Leap Day. But why do we have this extra day, and what are some of the fascinating traditions associated with it? Let's dive into the curious world of Leap Day: Balancing Time and the Cosmos While our modern calendar comprises 365 days, Earth's orbit around the sun actually takes approximately 365.2421 days. To align our calendars with astronomical reality, we insert an additional day every four years. Leap Day Through History Leap Day isn't a recent invention; ancient calendars, including those of the Hebrew, Chinese, and Buddhist traditions, employed leap months to reconcile lunar and solar cycles. Julius Caesar, inspired by the Egyptian solar cal...
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‘Newcomers’: The Biden Administration’s new word for illegal immigrants
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‘Newcomers’: The Biden Administration’s new word for illegal immigrants

By Paul Bedard | Colorado Springs Gazette Critics of President Joe Biden’s open borders agenda that has seen millions of illegal immigrants cross into the United States today ripped his characterization of them as simply “newcomers.” To complement his visit to the Texas border today, the White House released highlights of the unpassable comprehensive border legislation in the Senate. In it, they wrote, “The bill also includes $1.4 billion for cities and states who are providing critical services to newcomers, and would expedite work permits for people who are in the country and qualify.” The reaction to calling those here illegally as “newcomers” in a week when one has been charged in the brutal beating death of a Georgia nursing student was swift onl...
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Katie Britt to deliver GOP rebuttal to Biden’s State of the Union address
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Katie Britt to deliver GOP rebuttal to Biden’s State of the Union address

By LAUREN SFORZA | The Hill Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) will deliver the Republican response to President Biden’s State of the Union address next week. “I am truly honored and grateful for the opportunity to speak directly to my fellow Americans on March 7. We’ll have a candid conversation about the future of our nation — and I’ll outline the Republican vision to secure the American Dream for generations to come,” Britt wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Britt was sworn into office last year after being endorsed by former President Trump in her Senate race, becoming the first woman elected to represent Alabama in the U.S. Senate. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE HILL
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