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Colorado horses are slaughtered abroad for food. A new bill could shut down the industry.

Investigation follows horses from auctions to slaughterhouses, where they are exported for consumption

DATE: Feb 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Juvenile violent crime is rising in Colorado

Researchers are looking into the link between violent crime and teenagers spending more time virtually connected but physically alone

DATE: Jan 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Polis says his plan to bus migrants out of Denver is ‘night and day’ compared with GOP governors

The monthlong flood of migrants to Denver has cost more than $1.4 million so far

DATE: Jan 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado becomes second state to legalize ‘magic mushrooms’

Proposition 122 allows ‘healing centers’ to administer drug in supervised setting

DATE: Nov 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado voters divided on proposal to legalize ‘magic mushrooms,’ other natural psychedelic drugs

Proposition 122, which would allow healing centers where people could consume psilocybin mushrooms, leads in voting

DATE: Nov 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Why the partnership between a Colorado cattle rancher and a wolf advocate couldn’t last

Their falling out shows just how controversial wolves are in Colorado.

DATE: Oct 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Proposition 122: Colorado voters will decide whether to legalize magic mushrooms

The measure would allow for the creation of natural medicine healing centers where people could use psychedelic mushrooms.

DATE: Oct 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado mushroom forays, improved by monsoons, are becoming more popular

The Colorado Mycological Society, which holds fungi training classes and leads mushroom forays, has experienced a boost in membership in recent years

DATE: Aug 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘It’s like riding an escalator’: Burro racing is having a moment in Colorado

The sport is attracting more runners every year as people compete for First Ass Up the Pass and the donkey Triple Crown

DATE: Aug 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

More than 400 wild horses captured in first week of helicopter roundup

BLM effort has drawn criticism from politicians, advocacy groups; feds say mustangs at risk of starvation

DATE: Jul 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Helicopter roundup in western Colorado aims to capture 750 wild horses in next month

Mustang advocates say herding in 100-degree heat is inhumane; BLM says grazing conditions are getting worse

DATE: Jul 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado wolf attacks continue; rancher fights for compensation, and hazing fails

Walden rancher says he’s lost three calves. He’s tried wild burros, fox lights, flags and cracker shells

DATE: Jun 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News