Tag: gov. jared polis
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EDITORIAL: Trampling Colorado’s locals on energy, housing
What’s the common thread between Gov. Jared Polis’ roadmap to green energy and his agenda for affordable housing? That is, aside from the fact each will backfire on the state’s economy in one or more ways. The answer is that both steamroll local laws that are more in tune with the needs of their communities…
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Energy battle: Colorado power plant closures ignite debate over jobs, taxes and energy future in Pueblo
As Colorado darts toward a future powered by “clean” energy, a battle is brewing in Pueblo, where coal closures, union jobs and lost tax revenue collide with a community demanding a solution as its power plants are a primary target for a shutdown. Between 2025 and 2031, six more coal-fired power plants in Colorado are scheduled to…
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Energy battle: Colorado power plant closures ignite debate over jobs, taxes and energy future in Pueblo
As Colorado darts toward a future powered by “clean” energy, a battle is brewing in Pueblo, where coal closures, union jobs and lost tax revenue collide with a community demanding a solution as its power plants are a primary target for a shutdown. Between 2025 and 2031, six more coal-fired power plants in Colorado are scheduled to…
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For now, shutdown’s impact is minimal on Colorado government, though officials say state will see ripple effects if it persists
Colorado officials do not not expect to see major impacts on Colorado-run programs or its workforce for the first week of the federal shutdown, though the state stands to feel the strain, particularly if the stoppage goes into the second week or longer. Like other states, a big chunk of spending in Colorado is paid…
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Donald Zuckerman, who helped Boulder win Sundance, is no longer Colorado’s film commissioner
Donald Zuckerman is no longer Colorado’s top official in charge of attracting movies to film in the state, The Denver Gazette confirmed Monday. Zuckerman has been the Colorado Film Commissioner, the head of the Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media under the state’s economic development department since 2011. The office is in charge of…
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Pueblo-based Stoke Pizza wins Governor’s Plate at Colorado State Fair for second straight year
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save PUEBLO • Stoke Pizza successfully defended its title on Tuesday when it was crowned the winner of the Colorado State Fair’s Governor’s Plate competition. The Pueblo-based food truck took on four competitors during the fifth annual competition, with its wood-fired pizza — made with local…
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Evacuations ordered for fire near Pagosa Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A structure fire that got out of control near Pagosa Springs forced evacuations and prompted a disaster declaration from Gov. Jared Polis. The blaze, called the Oak fire, had burned 150 acres as of Monday afternoon, according to incident officials. On Sunday, Polis declared a…
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Colorado’s coal plant closures not affected by EPA proposal
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to disapprove parts of Colorado’s air pollution implementation plan regarding the state’s compliance with the federal Regional Haze Rule. The rule requires that facilities that emit potential haze-producing substances show continuing reasonable progress every 10 years towards the ultimate…
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Gov. Jared Polis declares emergency for northwest Colorado wildfire
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As fire conditions in northwest Colorado approach near-record levels, Gov. Jared Polis on Sunday issued a disaster declaration to support emergency response efforts for the Elk Creek fire in Rio Blanco County, according to a…
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Colorado Springs named permanent home for 250 Delta 15 Space Force guardians, ahead of possible Space Command fight
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Air Force announced last week 250 Space Force guardians with Delta 15, dedicated to protecting and defending operations in space, will be permanently based in Colorado Springs at Schriever Space Force Base. A Space Force delta is similar to an Air Force wing and…