Colorado.
state of the United States of America
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What's happening
Active this week
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Three separate events occurred on August 28, 2026: a Leon County grand jury report, a Colorado pardon by Polis, and alleged misuse of funds by DeSantis.Some support2 reports
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Diana DeGette is seeking re-election in the Denver district.Well supported30 reports2 developments inside
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Both Colorado and Alabama have reported serious health exceptions in their respective states.Some support1 report
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Colorado enacts state-level AI regulation.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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Solitario Resources Corp. operates zinc mining projects in Alaska, Colorado, and Peru.Some support4 reports
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El Niño drives heat waves and drought risk, with Pacific Ocean conditions affecting global weather patterns across regions including California, Colorado, and the Indian Ocean.Well supported39 reports14 developments inside
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Phil Weiser is running for governor of Colorado, where Michael Bennet represents the state in Washington D.C., amidst policy considerations.Well supported44 reports4 developments inside
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California donors funded progressive candidates.Some support1 report
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In Colorado Springs, Donald Trump offered pardons to those involved in the January 6th Capitol attack, including Tim Arvidson.Well supported3 reports
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NOAA defines El Niño conditions affecting the state of Colorado, with expert advice on drought and moisture levels.Well supported12 reports
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Western Uranium Corporation's flagship asset is located in Colorado, where it operates in the western United States.Some support5 reports
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A company whose clientele base is located in Colorado.Well supported6 reports5 developments inside
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Nevada and Colorado shared extreme heat records during the summer of 2026.Some support1 report
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El Niño conditions are impacting regional weather patterns in Arizona.Well supported10 reports3 developments inside
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Fire weather alerts have been issued for both Colorado and Utah.Well supported12 reports2 developments inside
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Wildfire smoke is currently impacting air quality in Colorado and the Pacific Northwest.Well supported6 reports8 developments inside
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Google must comply with strict age-gate laws and mandates technical solutions for age verification.Well supported5 reports
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Colorado, Arizona, and Michigan are currently experiencing record heat, drought, and varied precipitation patterns.Well supported8 reports3 developments inside
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Spaceport America leverages space economy assets and forms the Space Valley innovation corridor across New Mexico, Colorado, and Texas.Some support1 report
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States compete over Colorado River water allocation between Colorado and Arizona, governed by the 1922 Colorado River Compact.Well supported58 reports2 developments inside
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Arizona and Nevada face severe water cuts due to deadlock over the Colorado River's impact on Lake Powell and Lake Mead.Well supported45 reports6 developments inside
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Jared Polis used his position to sign legislation in Colorado, involving the state's Division of Insurance and reports from Colorado State University.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Primary elections are underway for the governorship in Colorado.Well supported12 reports10 developments inside
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Colorado State Legislature approved tuition increases for residents at Fort Lewis College.Some support1 report
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Canadian officials, including Doug Ford, are lobbying against U.S. tariffs imposed by Donald Trump due to potential negative economic impacts.Well supported253 reports19 developments inside
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Aspen Center for Environmental Studies addresses climate impacts in Colorado communities.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Partnership established by Aspen Center for Environmental Studies focusing on youth environmental education in rural Western Colorado.Some support1 report
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Jared Polis issued a drought emergency declaration for the state of Colorado.Well supported23 reports3 developments inside
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Chris Floyd is running for a seat in the Colorado House, having been endorsed by Julie McCluskie.Well supported7 reports
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Mesa County is facing an average 15.5% price increase, prompting Governor Polis to defend state management of rising healthcare costs.Some support1 report
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Manny Rutinel challenged Gabe Evans for nomination in Colorado.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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Burns and Wilcox has established a broker presence in Denver, Colorado.Some support1 report
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Leroy started a mountaineering equipment business in Colorado.Some support1 report
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Construction contracts were awarded in Anchorage, Alaska, and AMS Dahlgren JV LLC is located in Lafayette, Colorado.Some support1 report
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An outbreak investigation is underway involving Sierra Nevada Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses, leading to a voluntary recall issued by the company with the FDA.Some support1 report
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A conference was held in Cortez, Colorado on September 26, 2026.Some support1 report
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Boulder County is facing severe business challenges, with the city council currently debating potential tax hikes and incentive program extensions.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Barack Obama appointed a judge while a plant in Colorado was subject to federal energy orders.Some support2 reports
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Routine air travel connects Salida to Colorado Springs, with Salida situated within Chaffee County, Colorado.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Jake Tapper covered a story involving the state of Colorado on September 26, 2026.Some support1 report
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Increased data center development pressure is being reported in the Colorado region.Some support1 report
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Tourism initiatives are supporting the local economy in Grand Junction, Colorado.Some support1 report
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Bill Cunningham, who is from Fort Dodge, had service roles that spanned multiple states, including Iowa and Colorado.Some support1 report
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Hurricane Polo moves through the region, impacting the state of Colorado.Some support1 report
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A Honduran man was detained in Colorado, leading to his deportation to the Central African Republic (CAR) via a third country destination.Some support1 report
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Kieran O'Connor was traveling home to Colorado on September 25, 2026, making stops in Martha's Vineyard, Woods Hole, and Falmouth, which is on Cape Cod. Jeffrey Lewis is the Falmouth Fire Chief.Some support1 report
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Law enforcement in Colorado began using Flock Safety technology on May 26, 2026.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Satirical work involving creator Matt Stone references tech giants while being linked to his base in Colorado.Some support1 report
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Colorado state government is supporting and expanding a statewide educational literacy program.Some support1 report
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Development zones are being established around the Adams County and the airport, while Aurora is becoming the center of construction in Colorado.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Colorado Department of Transportation issued reports on consumer product safety standards.Some support4 reports
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Ranching policy involves multiple western states.Some support1 report
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Rhode Island, Colorado, Utah, Connecticut, New Mexico, and Minnesota are all currently taxing Social Security benefits.Some support1 report
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A modernization initiative is underway linking the power grids of Colorado and Texas, receiving $250 million in funds and aligning with a Trump executive order.Some support2 reports
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Colorado State University and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment are conducting joint research on water quality standards in a basin.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Major fires are currently affecting the state of Colorado, with a center based at Colorado State University discussing the associated health risks.Some support1 report
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Maroon Bells are located in the Aspen area.Some support1 report
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High insurance premiums are affecting multiple states, including Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Louisiana.Some support1 report
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Black bear conflicts and wildfire threats are reported across New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Increased bear calls reported in both Colorado and Utah.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Colorado
Recent events traced to Colorado, step by step- How will the lawsuit challenging the validity of the income tax measure affect Colorado?Lawsuit challenges validity of major graduated income tax measure in ColoradoReported
- How does Florida ports' speed advantage over inland states affect Colorado?Colorado faces a competitive disadvantage in logistics timelines compared to Florida's coastal ports.Reported
- How does Securing historic Shoshone water rights purchase affect Colorado?The acquisition of historic Shoshone water rights secures environmental flows for the Colorado River in Colorado.Reported
Around Colorado this week
News at the entities that move Colorado most-
Jeff Hurd StructuralA purchase was secured between two presidential administrations, tying rights to hydropower plant operation involving Xcel Energy.Moves Colorado
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Michael Bennet StructuralMichael Bennet criticized Donald Trump's war in Iran, which Trump pursued as a war of choice.Moves Colorado
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Arizona StructuralRunoff risks are extending through high country in central Arizona due to tropical moisture from Hurricane Polo.Moves Colorado
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Colorado Water Conservation Board StructuralThe Colorado Water Conservation Board received grant funding for a landscape conversion project at Lilac Park.Moves Colorado
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Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Colorado
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Congress StructuralMandated National Bridge Inspection Standards were established in 1968.Moves Colorado
Connections
The 40 strongest of 2,975, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Brandi Bradley Transactional
Brandi Bradley has initiated a legal action (lawsuit) against a governmental body within the state of Colorado.
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Garfield Shared context
Garfield is a county located within the borders of the state of Colorado.
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Humphreys Transactional
Humphreys died due to flooding in Colorado.
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Montezuma Shared context
Montezuma is geographically located within the borders of the state of Colorado.
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Garfield County Shared context
Garfield County is geographically contained within the borders of the state of Colorado.
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Custer County Shared context
Custer County is geographically located within the borders of the state of Colorado.
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Denver County Structural
Denver County is geographically and politically contained within the borders of the state of Colorado.
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Chris MacFarland Transactional
Chris MacFarland struck a deal to acquire a forward contract representing the state of Colorado.
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Lake Structural
Lake is a county located within the borders of the state of Colorado.
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Phil Weiser Structural
Phil Weiser's political career is defined by his service and campaigns within the governance and policy framework of Colorado.
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Michael Allen Structural
Colorado appointed Michael Allen to the office of District Attorney.
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Jeff Hurd Structural
Jeff Hurd serves as the elected representative for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, advocating for the state's interests.
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Donald Trump Operational
Trump's political actions, rhetoric, and administration policies actively influence Colorado's political, regulatory, and social landscape, which reciprocally shapes the national political context he operates within.
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Polis Structural
Polis serves as the Governor, executing the legislative and administrative functions of the state of Colorado.
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Meta Operational
Colorado is actively suing Meta and seeking penalties regarding child safety, addictive design, and consumer protection violations.
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John Hickenlooper Structural
John Hickenlooper serves as a political representative and Senator for the state of Colorado.
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Congress Structural
Colorado provides the elected representatives to Congress, which in turn enacts laws and allocates federal funding that impacts the state.
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Michael Bennet Structural
Michael Bennet serves as a political representative and advocate for the interests and policy goals of the state of Colorado.
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Jena Griswold Structural
Jena Griswold holds the elected office of Secretary of State for the state of Colorado.
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Arizona Structural
The two states are bound by the 1922 Colorado River Compact and shared management of critical resources like water and ecosystem health.
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Arkansas River Structural
Colorado governs the Arkansas River basin through state laws, resource allocation, and management, while the river is geographically dependent on the state.
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Jared Polis Structural
Jared Polis serves as the elected Governor, exercising executive authority and enacting laws within the state of Colorado.
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Lauren Boebert Structural
Lauren Boebert serves as a representative for the state of Colorado in the U.S. Congress.
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California Operational
The two states actively compete in markets and coordinate on policy, legal, and environmental issues, including joining coalitions and lawsuits.
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The Department operates as a mandated governmental agency under the authority and laws of the State of Colorado.
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Colorado Water Conservation Board Structural
The Colorado Water Conservation Board operates as a specialized governmental agency under the jurisdiction and structure of the State of Colorado.
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Salida Structural
Salida is a municipality located within the borders of Colorado and its operations are subject to state law and statutes.
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Ethan Jacobs Structural
one depends on the other
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Barbara Kirkmeyer Operational
Kirkmeyer's political career and governance efforts are fundamentally tied to the political and regulatory structure of Colorado.
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National Weather Service Structural
The National Weather Service provides official, critical weather forecasts, warnings, and advisories upon which Colorado relies for risk management.
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Maddie Wilson Shared context
Maddie Wilson performs her professional duties, leading crew monitoring plots, within the operational context of Colorado.
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Georgia Operational
The two states actively interact through shared market competition, policy convergence, and mutual operational support structures.
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Nebraska Operational
The states maintain an active relationship defined by shared agricultural markets, cross-border resource disputes (water), and mutual exposure to regional climate and policy challenges.
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Spencer Cox Operational
Spencer Cox, as Governor, actively manages state resources and issues restrictions in response to crises in Colorado.
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Lake Powell Structural
Lake Powell is a critical resource for Colorado, supplying water and electricity and impacting the state's economy and users.
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Aurora Structural
Aurora is a municipality within Colorado, subject to state laws and policies, and its local events influence state governance.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Structural
FEMA provides, regulates, and controls the federal funding and assistance programs that the state of Colorado requires for disaster mitigation and recovery.
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Russ Schumacher Structural
Russ Schumacher functions as a state climatologist, providing expert analysis and testimony on climate issues affecting Colorado.
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Alaska Operational
The states actively coordinate and deploy personnel and resources to assist each other, particularly during regional wildfire events.
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Michael Allen Structural
Michael Allen serves in the official capacity of District Attorney within the state of Colorado.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
32 events- Both Colorado and Alabama have reported serious health exceptions in their respective states.
- California donors funded progressive candidates.
- Nevada and Colorado shared extreme heat records during the summer of 2026.
- Spaceport America leverages space economy assets and forms the Space Valley innovation corridor across New Mexico, Colorado, and Texas.
- Colorado State Legislature approved tuition increases for residents at Fort Lewis College.
- Partnership established by Aspen Center for Environmental Studies focusing on youth environmental education in rural Western Colorado.
- Mesa County is facing an average 15.5% price increase, prompting Governor Polis to defend state management of rising healthcare costs.
- Burns and Wilcox has established a broker presence in Denver, Colorado.
- Leroy started a mountaineering equipment business in Colorado.
- Construction contracts were awarded in Anchorage, Alaska, and AMS Dahlgren JV LLC is located in Lafayette, Colorado.
- An outbreak investigation is underway involving Sierra Nevada Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses, leading to a voluntary recall issued by the company with the FDA.
- A conference was held in Cortez, Colorado on September 26, 2026.
- Barack Obama appointed a judge while a plant in Colorado was subject to federal energy orders.
- Jake Tapper covered a story involving the state of Colorado on September 26, 2026.
- Increased data center development pressure is being reported in the Colorado region.
- Tourism initiatives are supporting the local economy in Grand Junction, Colorado.
- Bill Cunningham, who is from Fort Dodge, had service roles that spanned multiple states, including Iowa and Colorado.
- Hurricane Polo moves through the region, impacting the state of Colorado.
- A Honduran man was detained in Colorado, leading to his deportation to the Central African Republic (CAR) via a third country destination.
- Kieran O'Connor was traveling home to Colorado on September 25, 2026, making stops in Martha's Vineyard, Woods Hole, and Falmouth, which is on Cape Cod. Jeffrey Lewis is the Falmouth Fire Chief.
- Satirical work involving creator Matt Stone references tech giants while being linked to his base in Colorado.
- Colorado state government is supporting and expanding a statewide educational literacy program.
- Development zones are being established around the Adams County and the airport, while Aurora is becoming the center of construction in Colorado.
- Colorado Department of Transportation issued reports on consumer product safety standards.
- Ranching policy involves multiple western states.
- Rhode Island, Colorado, Utah, Connecticut, New Mexico, and Minnesota are all currently taxing Social Security benefits.
- A modernization initiative is underway linking the power grids of Colorado and Texas, receiving $250 million in funds and aligning with a Trump executive order.
- Colorado State University and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment are conducting joint research on water quality standards in a basin.
- Major fires are currently affecting the state of Colorado, with a center based at Colorado State University discussing the associated health risks.
- Maroon Bells are located in the Aspen area.
- High insurance premiums are affecting multiple states, including Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Louisiana.
- Increased bear calls reported in both Colorado and Utah.
August 2026
3 events- Three separate events occurred on August 28, 2026: a Leon County grand jury report, a Colorado pardon by Polis, and alleged misuse of funds by DeSantis.
- Boulder County is facing severe business challenges, with the city council currently debating potential tax hikes and incentive program extensions.
- Black bear conflicts and wildfire threats are reported across New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado.
July 2026
2 eventsShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
23 events- Diana DeGette is seeking re-election in the Denver district.
- Colorado enacts state-level AI regulation.
- Solitario Resources Corp. operates zinc mining projects in Alaska, Colorado, and Peru.
- El Niño drives heat waves and drought risk, with Pacific Ocean conditions affecting global weather patterns across regions including California, Colorado, and the Indian Ocean.
- Phil Weiser is running for governor of Colorado, where Michael Bennet represents the state in Washington D.C., amidst policy considerations.
- In Colorado Springs, Donald Trump offered pardons to those involved in the January 6th Capitol attack, including Tim Arvidson.
- NOAA defines El Niño conditions affecting the state of Colorado, with expert advice on drought and moisture levels.
- A company whose clientele base is located in Colorado.
- El Niño conditions are impacting regional weather patterns in Arizona.
- Fire weather alerts have been issued for both Colorado and Utah.
- Wildfire smoke is currently impacting air quality in Colorado and the Pacific Northwest.
- Google must comply with strict age-gate laws and mandates technical solutions for age verification.
- Colorado, Arizona, and Michigan are currently experiencing record heat, drought, and varied precipitation patterns.
- States compete over Colorado River water allocation between Colorado and Arizona, governed by the 1922 Colorado River Compact.
- Arizona and Nevada face severe water cuts due to deadlock over the Colorado River's impact on Lake Powell and Lake Mead.
- Jared Polis used his position to sign legislation in Colorado, involving the state's Division of Insurance and reports from Colorado State University.
- Primary elections are underway for the governorship in Colorado.
- Canadian officials, including Doug Ford, are lobbying against U.S. tariffs imposed by Donald Trump due to potential negative economic impacts.
- Aspen Center for Environmental Studies addresses climate impacts in Colorado communities.
- Jared Polis issued a drought emergency declaration for the state of Colorado.
- Chris Floyd is running for a seat in the Colorado House, having been endorsed by Julie McCluskie.
- Routine air travel connects Salida to Colorado Springs, with Salida situated within Chaffee County, Colorado.
- Law enforcement in Colorado began using Flock Safety technology on May 26, 2026.