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Colorado just unveiled a new "stargazing trail" connecting 13 International Dark Sky Parks and eight certified communities across the state. The route helps visitors find the best spots to see the Milky Way stretching across pristine night skies.
A growing team of volunteer rangers is keeping Grand County's wilderness trails safe and welcoming as visitor numbers reach all-time highs. These friendly faces educate hikers, monitor conditions, and help protect public lands when federal agencies face staffing shortages.
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.
Dozens of volunteers gathered in Montana's mountains to maintain a beloved stretch of the Continental Divide Trail, honoring a community member who championed outdoor stewardship. The annual Pete Sorini Day brought together neighbors, hikers, and forest service staff to clear fallen trees and trim overgrowth near Butte.
A small sales tax approved by Colorado voters three decades ago has protected more land than 48 Manhattan islands combined. Now Larimer County is celebrating how community trust transformed into a thriving conservation legacy.
A Colorado neighborhood designed to save bees and butterflies has seen pollinator populations jump 548% in just two years. The community proves homes and habitats can thrive together.
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A 10-year-old dog named Rocky survived six weeks in Colorado's frozen wilderness after slipping away from a pet sitter. Despite losing half his body weight in subzero conditions, Rocky's rescue proves the power of community and perseverance.
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.
Hundreds of community members are transforming a beloved hiking trail into something better this Saturday. The free clean-up event celebrates National Trails Day while restoring 22 miles of urban wilderness that serves hikers, families, and wildlife alike.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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