WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Aspen Institute issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: * * * From June 25-July 1, the Aspen Ideas Festival will bring together hundreds of speakers and thousands of attendees and fellows in the Rocky Mountains to explore the ideas that will help us understand today and shape tomorrow * * * Aspen, CO, November 19, 2024 - Passes go on sale today for the 2025 Aspen Ideas Festival, which will take place from June 25-July 1, 2025 in Aspen, Colorado. The fes  more

FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- Colorado State University issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: Researchers at Colorado State University have found a new approach for breaking down PFAS - a group of human-made "forever" chemicals commonly used for their water-resistant properties that can carry health risks from long-term exposure. The carbon-fluorine bond found in PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) compounds is particularly challenging to break apar  more

DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 21 -- The Colorado Public Interest Research Group Foundation issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve a rulemaking request to further cut harmful pollution from oil and gas operations in the state. The Commission will now embark on a process to evaluate proposals to cut releases of methane and ozone-forming volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from existing oil and gas equ  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The ERISA Industry Committee issued the following news release: The ERISA Industry Committee ("ERIC") this week, submitted public comments on proposed regulations (Proposed Rules) from the Colorado Division of Insurance aimed at administering parity for mental health and substance use disorder benefits. ERIC's public comments strongly urge Colorado regulators to reconsider the Proposed Rules, cautioning that if the state rules conflict with future changes to federal law,   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 20 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: SAN ANTONIO The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the new chair of its Governing Board, four new members, and officers. HACU Governing Board members serve two-year terms with the opportunity to be re-elected for a second term. The appointments were ratified by HACU membership on November 2, 2024, in Aurora, Colorado. Juan S.  more

ONTARIO, California, Nov. 20 -- The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials issued the following news release: Castle Rock, Colorado -- The Castle Rock, Colorado, town council has approved the adoption of IAPMO's Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC(R)) Appendix M -- the Water Demand Calculator(R) -- as an alternative methodology for sizing water pipes in single- and multifamily buildings. The Castle Rock Town Code has been amended to require the use of the Water Demand Calculator   more

CENTENNIAL, Colorado, Nov. 20 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association issued the following news release: Anah Higbie to Perform During CattleCon 2025 in San Antonio CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Nov. 20, 2024) convention.ncba.org. *** Original text here: https://www.ncba.org/ncba-news/news-releases/news/details/40264/kansas-singer-wins-annual-ncba-national-anthem-contest  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 21 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: Residential garden produce grown near the Fayetteville Works fluorochemical plant can expose those who consume it to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), according to a new study conducted by researchers from North Carolina State University, East Carolina University and the Colorado School of Mines. "It is often assumed that contaminated drinking water is the main pathway through which  more

DURANGO, Colorado, Nov. 21 -- The Conservation Lands Foundation issued the following news release: Las Vegas, NV - As the only non-profit organization solely focused on protecting the public's access to lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the Conservation Lands Foundation applauds the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's advancement of two Nevada public lands bills that prioritize conservation, recreation and cultural heritage. Statement from Jocelyn Torres, Chief Conser  more

GUNNISON, Colorado, Nov. 21 -- Western State Colorado University issued the following news release: As school districts around the state and the nation struggle to recruit and retain teachers, Western Colorado University is being recognized for a program designed to train veteran educators to mentor those new to the profession. The results hold good news for teacher retention. The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) awarded Western a $126,389 grant to support its Mentor Teacher Cert  more