/news °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:24:55 GMT /politics/2025-04-30/colorado-lawmakers-approve-voting-rights-bill-despite-pushback-from-election-officials Backers say the Colorado Voting Rights Act will protect the state against efforts to scale back civil rights, but election officials fear it could open up new challenges to longstanding voting practices. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:24:55 GMT /politics/2025-04-30/colorado-lawmakers-approve-voting-rights-bill-despite-pushback-from-election-officials Chas Sisk /news/2025-04-30/colorado-parks-and-wildlife-expands-boat-cleaning-stations-to-combat-zebra-and-quagga-mussels New cleaning stations in key areas of the state aim to remove the risk of aquatic nuisance species. This includes invasive mussels that can heavily damage ecosystems in lakes and reservoirs. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:23:01 GMT /news/2025-04-30/colorado-parks-and-wildlife-expands-boat-cleaning-stations-to-combat-zebra-and-quagga-mussels Alex Murphy /news/2025-04-30/routt-county-hayden-seek-89-million-unified-settlement-as-hayden-station-closure-nears The move could determine how the transition from coal should be managed and funded -- --- and how it might shape the community. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Steamboat Pilot reporter Julia Coccaro and then read The Steamboat Pilot story at the link below. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:39:28 GMT /news/2025-04-30/routt-county-hayden-seek-89-million-unified-settlement-as-hayden-station-closure-nears Julia Coccaro, Steamboat Pilot /news/2025-04-30/colorados-housing-inventory-boom-is-here-but-this-season-could-look-different-for-ski-town-real-estate-markets From rental to resale: what buyers and sellers should know about the spring shift in Colorado's ski property market. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT /news/2025-04-30/colorados-housing-inventory-boom-is-here-but-this-season-could-look-different-for-ski-town-real-estate-markets Andrea Teres-Martinez, Summit Daily /news/2025-04-30/kunc-closes-out-national-poetry-month-by-spotlighting-your-poems KUNC invited you, the audience, to join us in celebrating National Poetry Month, and you did NOT disappoint! We received haikus, limericks and couplets from KUNC listeners across northern Colorado. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT /news/2025-04-30/kunc-closes-out-national-poetry-month-by-spotlighting-your-poems Nikole Robinson Carroll /politics/2025-04-29/colorado-sees-promise-in-geothermal-but-hot-springs-owners-urge-caution Following several amendments, a new bill paves the way for easier geothermal energy production in Colorado. Hot springs owners are cautiously supportive in hopes collaboration will lead to win-win situations. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:14:48 GMT /politics/2025-04-29/colorado-sees-promise-in-geothermal-but-hot-springs-owners-urge-caution Amanda Horvath, Rocky Mountain PBS /news/2025-04-29/whats-working-why-rents-in-denver-and-other-parts-of-colorado-are-dropping So many new apartments hit the metro Denver market last year. Too many? Plus: Not every place has seen rents drop. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Tamara Chuang and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:30:37 GMT /news/2025-04-29/whats-working-why-rents-in-denver-and-other-parts-of-colorado-are-dropping Tamara Chuang, The Colorado Sun /news/2025-04-29/farmers-markets-around-northern-colorado-open-up-for-the-2025-summer-season Farmers markets are popular destinations around Colorado. Here's a guide to a handful of markets near you. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:24:20 GMT /news/2025-04-29/farmers-markets-around-northern-colorado-open-up-for-the-2025-summer-season Alex Murphy /news/2025-04-29/westminster-looks-to-ban-the-sale-of-live-animals-in-the-citys-pet-shops The proposed ordinance will likely target puppies and kittens. Other Colorado cities have created similar laws recently. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT /news/2025-04-29/westminster-looks-to-ban-the-sale-of-live-animals-in-the-citys-pet-shops Monte Whaley, Colorado Community Media /politics/2025-04-28/colorado-house-backs-off-plan-to-override-veto-of-social-media-bill The state legislature hasn't reversed a governor's veto in more than a decade. The close call may serve as a warning to Gov. Jared Polis that his control over legislation is waning. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:07:37 GMT /politics/2025-04-28/colorado-house-backs-off-plan-to-override-veto-of-social-media-bill Jesse Paul