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Longtime Centennial homeowner Judy Thormahlen said her neighbor's rental property has repeatedly violated HOA rules for yard maintenance — weeds often taller than six inches have lowered property standards.

The City of Centennial reported at least five code compliance visits, and she insists the company follow the same rules as owner-occupied homes.

Durango author Heather Hansman released her book Fierce Country on July 14, detailing the legacy of three pioneering women who shaped America’s outdoor culture.

Hansman will tour Colorado with book events in Paonia + Aspen + Crested Butte + Salida.

Conservative law firms from Alliance Defending Freedom + Heritage Foundation joined the Elizabeth School District's legal team after it was sued for removing 18 library books from its shelves.

The move occurred months before a December trial and came amid a series of financial and leadership challenges.

Colorado's Department of Public Health and Environment is expanding free recycling statewide with its new Producer Responsibility Program, which makes packaging producers cover costs.

Circular Action Alliance manages the program that funds outreach and infrastructure improvements in both rural areas and the Denver metro — boosting local recycling capacity.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed on Wednesday morning that a new wolf pack (Piney Ridge Pack) has formed in Eagle County; more details, including reproduction updates and management plans, will be released in the spring wolf report.

Aurora officials are considering penalties for Niagara Bottling if its water usage exceeds the 178 million gallon allocation under drought restrictions.

Closed city council sessions prompted the company to install a water saving system and adjust production to help protect Aurora reservoirs.

Denver’s iconic mile-high marker on the Capitol’s west steps will move for the fourth time as improved GPS methods give an exact measure — NOAA officials explained this change following years of research.

A dedication event will be held at 10 a.m. on Aug. 1 during Colorado’s 150th birthday celebration.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced the Haynes-Gary Task Force to work on a universal childcare plan that aims to lower high costs and long waitlists for families.

The city will host community meetings from mid-August through late September, and a pilot plan will launch next year pending resident feedback.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum held a virtual meeting with governors of the Colorado River basin to set the stage for new water rules to be announced next week.

The states remain divided on mandatory cutbacks—Lower Basin states support them while Upper Basin states have not agreed—raising potential for legal battles.