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Petroleum Companies Challenge Federal Leasing
Oil and gas companies are asking federal judges to force the U.S. Department of Interior to move more quickly on issuing oil and gas leases.
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Oil and gas companies are asking federal judges to force the U.S. Department of Interior to move more quickly on issuing oil and gas leases.
A proposal to build a natural gas liquids pipeline from eastern Utah to western Colorado has won federal approval.
A baking soda company and an energy industry giant are the latest companies that have received approval to research how to economically extract oil from oil shale on federal land.
A federal lease to develop about 3.2 million tons of recoverable coal next to the Twentymile coal mine has sold for $800,000.
With energy development still active in northwest Colorado, the federal government released a draft Wednesday for guiding oil and gas drilling in the Piceance Basin over the next 20 years.
The federal Bureau of Land Management has lifted fire restrictions on public land in about 20 Colorado counties.
The artist Christo is once again delaying the timeline for exhibiting his Over the River project amid legal challenges against agencies that have given approvals for it.
The Obama administration moved Tuesday to streamline the development of large-scale solar projects on public lands by approving 17 vast tracts across the West it says has the highest power-generating potential and the fewest environmental impacts.
The Brush Creek Fire is burning in Garfield County and is threatening structures.
The federal government's preliminary environmental assessment of a proposed pipeline for transporting natural gas liquids in the West is ready for review.
The Bureau of Land Management started rounding up wild horses on the far reaches of the Western Slope on Sunday.
The Bureau of Land Management will start rounding up wild horses from a hotly-debated herd area on the far reaches of the Western Slope.
The Bureau of Land Management plans to start rounding some wild horses running low on water in northwestern Colorado on Sunday.
A federal court has ruled that the Bureau of Land Management can round up 40 to 50 horses south of Rangely that have been affected by the drought.
With drought conditions the worst in years, the Bureau of Land Management is having trouble taking care of a herd of wild horses in Western Colorado and part of the reason is because of a court case in Washington D.C.
Prosecutors say a man accused of improperly building a road in an area being considered for federal wilderness protection has agreed to pay $80,000.
Federal officials are seeking public comments on a preliminary environmental assessment of plans to expand West Elk Mine.
The unofficial start of summer is this weekend, Memorial Day weekend, and it's also the kickoff to camping season in Colorado. Many of those campers will have to keep warm without a campfire.
The federal Bureau of Land Management is banning fires on some bureau lands in Colorado.
A judge is considering whether the federal government followed environmental regulations when deciding to drill for natural gas on Colorado's Roan Plateau.
The Bureau of Land Management is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by citizens who oppose the artist Christo's latest project.
Leaders in Grand Junction say any federal policy on oil shale should require a study of how commercial activity would affect surrounding areas.
The Bureau of Land Management is putting off plans to lease 30,000 acres for oil and gas development in Colorado's North Fork Valley.
The Bureau of Land Management will sell rights to mine coal in Gunnison County's Elk Creek region next month.
The Dinosaur Flats area north of Canon City will be closed this Saturday while volunteers clean up litter.
With all the support and all the heartwarming stories that have come out about Todd Kidd and the influence he had on others, his sister hopes his death will serve as a wakeup call against gun violence.
The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles is experiencing a statewide outage due to the Microsoft outage for customers of its 365 apps.
Officials from the Regional Transportation District on Friday morning said light rail lines are experiencing service disruptions.
Flights are getting back to regular operations at Denver International Airport although there may still be lingering problems from an overnight global Microsoft outage.
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With all the support and all the heartwarming stories that have come out about Todd Kidd and the influence he had on others, his sister hopes his death will serve as a wakeup call against gun violence.
The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles is experiencing a statewide outage due to the Microsoft outage for customers of its 365 apps.
Officials from the Regional Transportation District on Friday morning said light rail lines are experiencing service disruptions.
Flights are getting back to regular operations at Denver International Airport although there may still be lingering problems from an overnight global Microsoft outage.
Local officials, Lutheran Hospital staff, and other community members celebrated the completion of their new facility with a ribbon-cutting Thursday night.
Local officials, Lutheran Hospital staff, and other community members celebrated the completion of their new facility with a ribbon-cutting Thursday night.
Todd Kidd played hockey for the University of Denver Pioneers in college. He was killed in RiNo while he was working as a bouncer.
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Officials from the Regional Transportation District on Friday morning said light rail lines are experiencing service disruptions.
Some flights are grounded at Denver International Airport due to lingering problems from an overnight global Microsoft outage.
NBA guard Russell Westbrook is expected to join the Denver Nuggets after being bought out following a sign-and-trade agreement with the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers.
The Colorado Rockies are back at Coors Field Friday night and fans will have a new way to eat ice cream.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declared the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
It was to be a night of nationwide exposure for the rising performer and Colorado native, instead, it drew criticism and expressions of concern.
The lawyers representing former Denver Broncos star Terrell Davis say United Airlines so far hasn't done enough to right what they say was an "injustice" done to their client.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
Justice Department lawsuit accuses employees of Southwest Key, a Texas-based organization, of sexually abusing and harassing unaccompanied migrant children in its shelters.
Dobbs was an early and vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump during his candidacy for the White House in 2020 and throughout his presidency.
The latest forecast indicates temperatures will likely be warmer than usual for much of the U.S. in August, September and October.
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
Justice Department lawsuit accuses employees of Southwest Key, a Texas-based organization, of sexually abusing and harassing unaccompanied migrant children in its shelters.
Dobbs was an early and vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump during his candidacy for the White House in 2020 and throughout his presidency.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
July is on track to see the fifth consecutive monthly drop in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border.
For a long weekend, just shy of 20 kids will get to spend some time with people just like them, those who were born with a cleft, and many say it's a safe space where they feel comfortable.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Public safety and health care organizations are using drones to speed up lifesaving treatment during medical emergencies in which every second counts.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
Children's Colorado is hosting it's annual Courage Classic Bike Tour to raise money for all it's departments.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
The dinosaur fossil of a Stegosaurus nicknamed Apex fetched 10 times its estimate at a Sotheby's auction on Wednesday.
The closure of a neighborhood Walmart on East Colfax Avenue and Havana Street left the community without a valued grocery store.
Here's how much EssilorLuxottica is paying for Supreme, the skate brand with a cult following.
A new national study from Prudential Financial shows Gen Xers are struggling to be prepared for retirement.
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.
The University of Denver is launching a new certificate program to address affordable housing needs in Colorado.
Right now, Coloradans are struggling to make ends meet, and a nonprofit in Denver is providing opportunities to change that.