As Xcel Seeks Another Rate Increase, Longmont’s City-Owned Utility Follows a Different Model
As Colorado regulators consider a proposed electric rate increase for Xcel Energy customers, Longmont residents served by the city’s municipal utility are once again seeing how their community’s electric system differs from the state’s largest investor-owned utility. Xcel Energy and several parties in a pending Colorad
Colorado River Basin sliding toward system-wide crash, new study warns
If the Colorado River Basin experiences another dry winter, there will be an “outcome with devastating consequences,” a new study warns. It is likely that storage in Lake Powell and Lake Mead will be mostly depleted, with rural and urban communities being impacted. “…in the event of another...
Boulder’s Dog of the Day: Flying High on the Trails Beneath the Rocky Mountains
Nothing captures the spirit of Boulder quite like a happy dog exploring the great outdoors, and today’s Dog of the Day is the perfect example. This beautiful white dog was caught in an incredible action shot, soaring through the air with a huge smile stretched across its face, eyes locked on the camera, and the majesti
Governor signs Magnus’ Law, requires voluntary breathalyzers at serious crashes
Governor Jared Polis gave his seal of approval to Magnus' Law, named in honor of 17-year-old Magnus White, who was hit and killed by a driver in the summer of 2023 in Boulder County.
Boulder’s Green Chile Tradition: Local Favorites and a Homemade Recipe
Few foods are as closely connected to Colorado culture as green chile. Whether it’s smothering a breakfast burrito, topping a plate of enchiladas, or served in a steaming bowl on a chilly day, green chile has become a staple across the Front Range. In Boulder, green chile is more...
Weld Energy Center to enhance electric reliability in Northern Colorado
A new battery energy storage facility that will help support electric reliability for four Northern Colorado communities broke ground Thursday in Weld County. The Weld Energy Center is expected to begin operating in December 2026, according to the Platte River Power Authority. The Weld Energy Center, located near Ault,
PVREA Awards $54,500 in Scholarships to Northern Colorado Students
Thirty graduating seniors from local schools receive support for college and career education programs. Poudre Valley REA has awarded $54,500 in scholarships to 30 graduating high school seniors across Northern Colorado, continuing a long-standing commitment to supporting education and developing future community leade
Funeral procession for North Metro Fire lieutenant who served for nearly 3 decades
A procession was held Thursday for a North Metro Fire Lt. who passed away while off duty following an illness. The fire agency didn't specify the illness.
Man who made Adams County Courthouse bomb threat sentenced
A man was sentenced for making bomb threats to the Adams County Courthouse in February.
4 crashes involving pedestrians reported in Denver area during Thursday morning commute
DENVER — Four vehicle crashes involving pedestrians were reported on Denver-area roads Thursday morning. Crashes involving pedestrians were reported in Aurora, Centennial, Denver, and Wheat Ridge during the morning commute Thursday. Aurora. The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) investigated a fatal crash on E-470 in Aurora.
