Environmental Groups Want Stronger Rules for Use of Coal Ash Fill After EPA Reveals New Risks
By Robert Zullo Coal ash, what’s left over after coal is burned to generate electricity, is one of the largest waste streams in the U.S., with hundreds of…
Once a Laborer, This Immigrant Now Owns His Farm
When Arnaldo Serrato thought about prosperity and freedom working in México, the small town of Floydada always came to mind.
While his calloused hands were fixated on factory work that brought in just enough to make ends meet, he pictured the land he could cultivate in the agricultural-rich community south of the Panhandle. He imagined the family he could have with his wife, Juana, who was already in Floydada, Texas, on a work visa.
Milken Foundation Honor’s Greeley Teacher Caleb Flores
[tta_listen_btn] Greeley West High School teacher Caleb Flores won the $25,000 Milken Award on Dec. 15 in a surprise ceremony at his school attended by Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President…
Colorado Fiscal Institute Video Highlights Pivotal Role of Immigrants Across the State
Last month, the Colorado Fiscal Institute produced a new video Immigrants Power Colorado’s Economy that highlights the pivotal role that immigrants play in Colorado communities and the vital impact of…
DIA Celebrates Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation at Groundbreaking Ceremony
Denver International Airport (DEN) held a groundbreaking ceremony on Dec. 13 for the Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation (CEEA). The first-of-its-kind training center will help create a…
Dr. Alex Marrero Named District Administration’s National Superintendent of the Year
Last week, the District Administration Leadership Institute announced the winners of its prestigious National Awards Program, recognizing outstanding districts, leaders and women in education. Denver Public Schools was…
Many People of Color Worry Good Health Care Is Tied to Their Appearance
By Colleen DeGuzman Many people from racial and ethnic minority groups brace themselves for insults and judgments before medical appointments, according to a new survey of patients that…
Colorado Supreme Court Blocks Trump From 2024 Ballot in Historic Insurrection Ruling
By Chase Woodruff The Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered former President Donald Trump to be barred from the state’s 2024 presidential ballot under a Civil War-era insurrection…
The Holiday Season and Children’s Separation from Incarcerated Family Members
Ebony Underwood After 33 years of separation from incarceration, I still remain in awe that I am able to spend the holiday season with my dad outside of…
The High Cost of Low Holiday Prices
Sonali Kolhatkar ‘Tis the season for holiday sales. But on the other side of the planet, there’s a high cost for those low prices. This is especially true…