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A small Colorado mountain town just made a big leap toward cleaner air and lower fuel costs. Aspen is installing 14 new electric vehicle chargers at seven locations, nearly doubling its current charging infrastructure.
After eight years and two Olympic medals, Aspen's Alex Ferreira finally claimed gold in men's freeski halfpipe at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games. The 31-year-old's flawless final run scored 93.75, capping off a journey that started with a single 360-degree spin at age 10.
A forgotten corner of Aspen, Colorado is getting a stunning transformation into a modern ski village that honors the mountain's 1937 origins. After more than a decade of community planning and a nail-biting public vote, the project breaks new ground for accessible skiing.
A Colorado nonprofit just handed out $16,000 in scholarships to help 11 local students pursue their dreams in fields ranging from ocean engineering to special education. Over two decades, Central Colorado Humanists has now invested more than $120,000 in young minds.
Colorado communities are using solar-powered microgrids to keep hospitals, police stations, and vital services running during wildfire shutoffs. Three local facilities already have this lifesaving technology installed.
Quick-thinking officers from Colorado Parks and Wildlife pulled a family of four to safety after high winds pushed them from shore at Lake Pueblo. The rescue highlights a simple safety measure that's now saving lives across Colorado.
Figure skating pair Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea returned to Colorado Springs with Olympic gold medals after helping Team USA win the 2026 Winter Olympics team event. The duo, who formed their partnership in Colorado Springs, say they haven't stopped smiling since their first Olympic triumph.
Nearly half of Colorado's Red Cross volunteers are now under 43, while Baby Boomers continue anchoring disaster relief. Four generations are uniting to serve Northern Colorado communities in need.
When a backcountry skier injured their leg near a remote Colorado peak, 16 volunteers dropped everything to bring them home safely. The rescue team had the injured skier in the hospital within four hours of the emergency call.
Colorado just made it easier for businesses to go green. A new working group will fast-track permits for projects that cut industrial emissions across the state.
When a backcountry skier broke their leg near a remote Colorado peak, 16 volunteer rescuers dropped everything to bring them home safely. Thanks to quick thinking and teamwork, the injured skier was off the mountain and receiving medical care in just over three hours.
Across Colorado's Front Range, dozens of nonprofits are calling for volunteers to help feed families, shelter the homeless, and build homes. April's National Volunteer Month offers the perfect chance to get involved and make a real difference in your community.
Colorado lawmakers just advanced two bills that will funnel millions into affordable childcare and create hundreds of well-paying jobs across the state. The tax credits have already generated $66 million for families and are bringing quantum tech companies and manufacturers to rural communities.
Colorado just finished building one of Earth's largest wildlife crossings: a 200-foot-wide bridge arcing over six busy highway lanes. The massive project is expected to cut roadkill by 90% and save both animal and human lives. #
Colorado just introduced groundbreaking legislation that makes car companies responsible for recycling electric vehicle batteries, turning the state's green car revolution even greener. The move could slash mining demands by nearly 50% while creating local jobs and keeping dangerous batteries out of landfills.
Colorado now gets 44% of its electricity from renewable sources, more than double the 19% it produced a decade ago. Solar power alone has jumped eightfold since 2016.
Colorado just found a way to expand clean energy faster and cheaper. A new state authority could save millions while building the power lines needed to meet climate goals.
Colorado just approved a plan to bring wolverines back to its mountains after more than a century. The state will release 45 of the rare animals over three years in what could become one of America's biggest wildlife comebacks.
Colorado is bringing back wolverines to its mountain ranges after the fierce scavengers vanished a century ago. The state plans to introduce 45 wolverines across three regions, with ski resorts cheering the conservation effort.
A Colorado university cut its heating and cooling costs in half using underground pipes that tap Earth's constant temperature. The savings have funded lower tuition and more scholarships for students.
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