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Suburbs, housing and immigration drive Colorado’s key House raceColorado’s 8th District is a suburban and exurban battleground north of Denver. Republican Rep. Gabe Evans is defending the seat against De...- AI infrastructure provider Crusoe valued at $30.9 billion in latest funding roundThe Series F round was co-led by Atreides Management, Mubadala Capital and Valor Equity Partners, alongside significant backing from new an...
- In 1902, Colorado miner Joe Fleshuts built a simple cabin to claim a piece of land; more than 120 years later, the cabin still stands inside Rocky Mountain National ParkIn 1902, Joe Fleshuts constructed a log cabin to stake his claim under the Homestead Act, aspiring to own 160 acres in Colorado's scenic Ka...
- In 1999, NASA sent 4 ladybugs aboard Columbia for 5 days to chase aphids; the aphids lost their ability to escape by falling, and the ladybugs still caught and ate themIn 1999, four ladybugs embarked on an extraordinary journey aboard the space shuttle Columbia to investigate their predatory habits in a we...
- Kevin Costner built a 160-acre Colorado retreat with three homes, a baseball field and an ice rink; his unusual ranch is far bigger than a typical celebrity estateKevin Costner's stunning 160-acre ranch in Colorado is now available for nightly rentals, accommodating up to twenty-seven guests. Visitors...
- Meet Jeanette Vizguerra, the Mexican immigrant who defied ICE, found church sanctuary, made Time’s 100 Most Influential People list and won the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights AwardJeanette Vizguerra arrived in the US from Mexico in 1997 and went on to become a prominent immigrant rights activist in Colorado. Her decad...
- A shrinking lifeline: US and Mexico strike new Colorado River deal, cutting Mexico's share by 17% for two yearsMexico will accept reduced Colorado River water allocations under a new binational agreement. This accord, known as Minute 334, aims to man...
- Coca-Cola to invest $10 billion in US infrastructure by 2030Coca-Cola plans a significant $10 billion investment in United States infrastructure. This substantial funding will span from the year 2026...
- Georgia engineers transform a 7,000-pound old wind turbine blade into a pedestrian bridge in Atlanta and also made bicycle shelters and playground equipmentsA retired wind turbine blade now serves as a pedestrian bridge in Atlanta's Beaverbrook Park. This project demonstrates reusing old turbine...
- In 1995, Discovery Channel founder John Hendricks bought a Colorado ranch; decades later, his 7,000-acre estate included a 22,000-sq-ft home and 4,000 acres of protected landJohn Hendricks, Discovery Channel founder, is selling his expansive Colorado ranch and resort. This nearly 7,000-acre property is listed fo...
- Meet Enos Mills, a teenager who built his own cabin near Colorado’s Longs Peak; decades later, he helped secure the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park in 1915Enos Abijah Mills developed a lifelong connection with the Rocky Mountains after moving from Kansas to Colorado as a teenager. Although he ...
- In 1994, Tom Cruise built a 10,000-sq-ft home on his Colorado ranch; 27 years later, the 320-acre retreat sold for $39.5 millionIn 1994, Tom Cruise built a sprawling 10,000-square-foot home on his Colorado ranch. The property offered privacy, mountain views and plent...
- In 1977, Jack Nicholson bought a 70-acre Malibu ranch; decades later, the property sold for $3.5 million, with trails and equestrian facilities and a poolJack Nicholson has been associated with several distinctive properties, including an expansive Malibu Beach ranch and a historic Victorian ...
- Atlanta turns a nearly 7,000-pound retired wind turbine blade into a 50-foot pedestrian bridge; Colorado blade now helps walkers cross Beaverbrook Park creekA remarkable transformation has taken place in Atlanta's Beaverbrook Park, where an old wind turbine blade has been creatively converted in...
- In 2005, Ricky Schroder bought a 30-acre Topanga ranch with organic gardens and orchards; 14 years later, the estate sold for $9.3 million after a long family stay thereActor Ricky Schroder and his wife, designer-entrepreneur Andrea Schroder, have sold their longtime Topanga ranch for $9.3 million, records ...
- In 2011, Colorado linked 90% of Lower Gunnison River selenium pollution to farming. 11 years later, farm work cut selenium by 50%, helping the river meet standards todayFor years, selenium from irrigated farmland posed a challenge for Colorado’s Lower Gunnison River. Irrigation can mobilize naturally occurr...
- Wheat farmers have a new weapon against a pest that costs them $350 million a year; researchers are using straw bales to move tiny parasitoids into fields and fight the wheat stem sawflyA new frontier in pest management is underway as researchers test a groundbreaking method to tackle the wheat stem sawfly issue. Utilizing ...
- In 2011, Colorado reused 134,000 tons of old asphalt in highway mixes; CDOT estimated the recycled material saved the state about $1.6 millionColorado's innovative approach to roadway construction has resulted in significant savings, repurposing old asphalt in new projects. By emb...
- In 1969, Malcolm Forbes bought Trinchera and Blanca ranches in Colorado. His family later legally protected them from future development. Today, the 172,000-acre estate is one of America's largest protected ranchesIn a remarkable act of environmental stewardship, a family in Colorado has secured the long-term protection of 80,000 acres of Trinchera Ra...
- In 2003, scientists targeted invasive fish in the Grand Canyon. By 2006, Rainbow Trout fell from 90% to less than 10% of the catchFor four consecutive years, scientists actively removed invasive fish species from the Colorado River. This strategic initiative led to a n...
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