Tag: university of colorado boulder
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Colorado’s business confidence dips amid Iran war
Business confidence in Colorado — which has already been negative over the last year — slipped ahead of the second quarter of the year, a new report found. The Leeds Business Confidence Index, a measurement of how business leaders across Colorado feel about the future of the national and state economy, fell by one point…
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Air Force ROTC detachment coming to UCCS
Starting next year, aspiring Air Force officers will have a new, closer option to complete their training. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs announced Thursday that it will host its own Air Force ROTC detachment in August 2026. The incoming ROTC detachment will be housed in the UCCS College of Education and will be able…
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New ‘swamp dweller’ discovered in Colorado
In 2016, John Foster was walking around the sandstone countryside that defines northwest Colorado when he stopped at something peculiar ingrained in the rock. It was a fossil — a jaw about an inch long, Foster recalled in a recent news release. “Holy cow,” he thought, “that’s huge.” Not so huge to an untrained eye,…
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Colorado economic indicators a mixed bag in the second quarter, new report finds
Colorado’s key economic indicators were mixed for the second quarter, according to a report released Monday by the University of Colorado Boulder and the Colorado Secretary of State. Job growth is up, but so is unemployment. Inflation is cooling, yet prices remain high. The number of new businesses registering with the state dropped, though the…
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Eating good in the woods: Backcountry cooks share tips, favorite meals
Trail mix. Granola bars. Beef jerky. Those dehydrated meals hanging in packs at the store. We have our go-tos in the backcountry. But maybe we all too often settle. “I’m a firm believer that just because you’re camping and backpacking does not mean you have to sacrifice on flavors and the quality of food,” says…
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Colorado businesses starting to feel good about the economy again, report shows
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For two years, state business leaders reported feeling pessimistic about the direction of Colorado’s economy. It started when inflation was high. And to tame it, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates making it more costly to borrow money for business loans or mortgages. But for the first time since 2022, business confidence in the state…
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CU Boulder neuroscientists identify ‘chemical imprint’ of love
One small rodent shows love leaves a mark on the brain
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Three Colorado Springs attorneys selected as finalists for El Paso County judgeship
Three Colorado Springs attorneys were selected as finalists for an El Paso County Court judgeship, the Colorado Judicial Department announced in a Friday news release. Marika Frady, Steven Katzman and Amanda Philipps were selected as the final candidates for the judgeship created by the appointment to the District Court of the Hon. Laura Findorff. The…
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Colorado’s plan to prioritize vaccinating seniors will save the most lives: CU study
When distributing the COVID-19 vaccine, prioritizing older adults first will save the most lives, according to a new study by the University of Colorado Boulder. The study, published in the Journal of Science Friday, uses mathematical modeling to estimate how different distribution strategies would play out in the U.S. and other countries. “Common sense would…