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For a family in Silt, the loss of SNAP amid the government shutdown came at the worst possible time.

Todd Bandhauer designed a powerful electric heat pump that can replace gas-powered boilers used to make steam. More than a fifth of the world's energy is spent producing industrial heat, much of that in the form of steam.

Book Swap events are growing in popularity in communities across Colorado's Front Range and in other parts of the country. They're a way for readers to pass along gently used books to new homes, and pick up something fresh to read themselves. They're also helping people make connections.

A Moab resident discovered spray-painted graffiti in Arches National Park in the middle of the 44-day government shutdown. National parks have remained open during that time with little to no staff.

The Men's Shed chapter in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, brings good vibes to tackle serious themes

The seven states that use the Colorado River have until November 11th to present a basic plan to the federal government for how to allocate water in the river. But negotiations have been contentious, and spectators aren't sure whether there will be consensus.

One of the last remaining undammed rivers in Colorado, the Crystal River has inspired locals to secure protections for its free-flowing state. A study into how the river shapes the trees on its bank could help their case.

The average farmer in the United States is nearing 60, and most are white men, according to federal data. But on Colorado's Western Slope, one program is trying to change that by training a new and more diverse generation of farmers in the principles of regenerative agriculture.

Major fire mitigation projects have been completed throughout the Roaring Fork Valley, but many insurers don't know about those initiatives. A new portal could identify which neighborhoods have invested in wildfire prevention.

Voters in Colorado are deciding on two statewide ballot measures in this year’s election. Both are related to funding the Healthy School Meals For All program, which provides free school meals for all students in the state, regardless of income. To find out more about these statewide ballot measures and how they would impact free school lunches and other food assistance programs, Maeve Conran spoke with Capitol News Alliance reporter Lucas Brady Woods.