Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance and Douglas Land Conservancy work to protect Colorado’s Central Front Range region. Cary Estes April 2, 2026 david walker Two conservation organizations are working to make the area a better place. Residents of Castle Rock and Douglas County, Colorado, aren’t looking up at towering skyscrapers, they’re looking up at towering eagles. … Read more
Colorado is home to three species of rattlesnakes. prairie rattlesnake (green rattlesnake), midget faded rattlesnake (Crotalus Oregano Conqueror), western rattlesnake (Cistralus tergeminus). Each has carved out a unique niche across the state’s incredibly varied landscape. Prairie rattlesnakes are the most widespread and occur in grasslands, foothills, and scrublands below 9,500 feet elevation. Midget faded rattlesnakes … Read more
The Colorado secretary of state’s office, which oversees the state’s Medicaid program, abruptly announced her resignation Monday as the state Senate prepares to consider a no-confidence motion against her. The Colorado Sun has obtained a resolution criticizing Kim Bimestefer, one of the longest-serving officials in Gov. Jared Polis’ cabinet. “We, the Colorado Senate, recognize that … Read more