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Early coal retirements reversed after pressure from utilities, Polis administration

Early coal retirements reversed after pressure from utilities, Polis administration

Commission member: ‘It seems like we’ve had a pretty good relationship with the utilities, and I want to maintain that’
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What to do with 5,000 drilling applications? That's the question as new oil, gas rules set to take effect Jan. 15

What to do with 5,000 drilling applications? That's the question as new oil, gas rules set to take effect Jan. 15

A big question is the fate of a little over 5,000 permits already in the pipeline, about 4,300 to drill wells and about 740 for the location of well sites. In 2019, the COGCC approved 2,111 permits to drill wells and 256 well-location permits. 11 this year, the state has approved 1,350 to drill wells and 155 location permits.
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Skyline QB Silva named to 4A All-State team; RB Bridwell makes second team

Skyline QB Silva named to 4A All-State team; RB Bridwell makes second team

Also earning CHSAA honors were Skyline guard Oscar Aranday and defensive lineman Joel Hesse, Longmont quarterback Keegan Patterson, receiver Caleb Johnson and defensive tackle Aiden Gaddis, Silver Creek receiver Eli Hubert and Mead QB Gavin Garrettson, and Niwot QB Ayden Bartko and wide receiver Craig Wright.
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Hundreds sign a petition asking Colorado to skip tests for English learners

Hundreds sign a petition asking Colorado to skip tests for English learners

It’s inequitable, they say, to ask English learners, most of whom are students of color, to return to school buildings and sit for exams when the same might not be asked of their English-speaking peers.
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Boulder County not yet eligible for state COVID-19 5 Star Certification Program, per public health department

Boulder County not yet eligible for state COVID-19 5 Star Certification Program, per public health department

The program, announced this week by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, encourages businesses to “implement safety measures beyond what is already required by public health orders and guidelines that will help slow the spread of COVID-19, and in doing so, be able to accelerate their reopening.”
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Outside: Colorado backcountry hut trips are still happening, but with pandemic precautions

Outside: Colorado backcountry hut trips are still happening, but with pandemic precautions

The 10th Mountain Division Hut Association closed its huts last March and cancelled remaining reservations for the winter during the original spate of coronavirus lockdowns. They reopened to the public this summer, and have been taking reservations for the current winter season, albeit with new restrictions in accordance with local health protocols.
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Xcel Energy announces energy increases in first quarter of 2021

Xcel Energy announces energy increases in first quarter of 2021

Customers to see increase in both electric and natural gas fuel costs
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Colorado nursing home COVID-19 cases, deaths rising

Colorado nursing home COVID-19 cases, deaths rising

Data from October through November marked increases in infection rates and deaths, along with shortages of staff and personal protection equipment.
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Longmont police report Dec. 16, 2020

Longmont police report Dec. 16, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
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Colorado food pantries must apply for special grants by Sunday

Colorado food pantries must apply for special grants by Sunday

The Food Pantry Assistance Grant Program passed with strong bipartisan support in a special session and should help at least 150 food pantries and Colorado's five food banks.
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