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  • Colorado National Guard Deploys to Middle East for Long‑Standing Peacekeeping Mission

    Colorado National Guard Deploys to Middle East for Long‑Standing Peacekeeping Mission

    The Colorado Army National Guard is preparing to send more than 200 soldiers to the Middle East in early April, marking the state’s latest contribution to one of the United States’ longest‑running international peacekeeping commitments. The deployment, which centers on the Sinai Peninsula rather than any active combat zone, places Colorado troops within the Multinational… Read more

  • The Slow-Motion Crisis in Colorado’s Pine Forests

    The Slow-Motion Crisis in Colorado’s Pine Forests

    Colorado’s pine forests are slipping into another slow-motion crisis, one that feels eerily familiar to anyone who lived through the great beetle epidemic of the early 2000s. This time, the threat is creeping into the ponderosa stands that line the Front Range, the transitional forests that anchor everything from wildlife habitat to watershed stability. After… Read more

  • Colorado’s Aerospace Backbone Helps Launch NASA Back to the Moon

    Colorado’s Aerospace Backbone Helps Launch NASA Back to the Moon

    NASA’s Artemis II mission roared off the pad this evening in Florida, marking the first crewed journey toward the Moon in more than half a century — and Colorado played an outsized role in making it possible. From the Orion spacecraft’s engineering to the solid rocket boosters that lifted the crew skyward, the state’s aerospace… Read more

  • Colorado Enacts First Major Housing Bill of 2026 as Polis Signs HOME Act

    Colorado Enacts First Major Housing Bill of 2026 as Polis Signs HOME Act

    Colorado marked the start of its 2026 legislative session with the signing of the HOME Act by Governor Jared Polis. This law enables nonprofits and local authorities to develop affordable housing on underutilized public land, addressing the state’s housing shortage. While supporters see it as critical to combating rising costs, critics emphasize the need for… Read more

  • Two Federal Rulings Reshape Colorado’s Legal and Political Landscape

    Two Federal Rulings Reshape Colorado’s Legal and Political Landscape

    This week, Colorado faced two pivotal federal rulings affecting constitutional rights and state authority. The Supreme Court overturned Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors, citing First Amendment rights, while a federal judge blocked an executive order to cut funding to NPR and PBS, emphasizing protections for independent journalism. These decisions present significant implications for… Read more

  • Colorado Politics This Week: Leadership Turmoil and Legislative Tensions Shape the State’s Agenda

    Colorado Politics This Week: Leadership Turmoil and Legislative Tensions Shape the State’s Agenda

    Colorado’s political scene is marked by turmoil as GOP Chair Brita Horn resigns amid internal conflict, leaving the party without clear direction. Legislative debates focus on health regulation, fiscal transparency, and public safety, with tensions evident in various proposals and initiatives. As the 2026 election approaches, significant ideological divides persist. Read more