ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 302d Airlift Wing Provides Aerial Firefighting Support in Colorado * * Published Aug. 11, 2025 * By 302d Airlift Wing Public Affairs * 302d Airlift Wing PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. -- The Air Force Reserve's 302d Airlift Wing provided aerial firefighting support against fires in Colorado August 9 and 10. In support of the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), the 302 AW la  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Hickenlooper, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Cut Methane Leaks, Modernize Gas Pipeline Safety Standards * Denver -- Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper joined five of their Senate colleagues to introduce the Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act to modernize decades-old gas pipeline leak detection and repair requirements. U.S. Representatives Scott Pet  more

GOLDEN, Colorado, Aug. 12 (TNSrep) -- Colorado School of Mines issued the following news: * * * Campaign Champions' transformational gifts are elevating Mines students, faculty and programs: Impact Report Campaign for MINES@150 raised $589M to support students, drive innovation and uphold excellence By Lynn Clark As of June 30, the Campaign for MINES@150 became the most successful fundraising effort in Mines' history with $589 million to support students, drive innovation and uphold excelle  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Colorado Department of Natural Resources (CODNR) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing its support for the Interim Final Rule while emphasizing the need for increased state agency involvement in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. The letter outlines CODNR's recommendations aimed at improving coordination between federal and state agencies in environmental reviews. In its letter dated August 4,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Colorado Energy Office has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing support for the adoption of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019 as the minimum energy codes for projects receiving funding from HUD and U.S. Department of Agriculture affordable housing programs. The organization emphasizes that these standards will not only lead to energy cost savings but also   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Fasten Your Tastebuds: PETA's Vegan Cheese Tour Takes Off From Denver * Denver - To prove that vegan cheese soars above the competition, a group of PETA supporters dressed as airline pilots will hand out thousands of delicious dairy-free cheese snacks in the Mile High City on Thursday. The animal allies' week-long layover in Colorado--which will kick off outs  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Gen. Hague's visit highlights Buckley SFB's strategic importance * BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) -- Bridging the 260 miles from Denver to the International Space Station, Brig. Gen. Nick Hague, U.S. Space Force Guardian and NASA astronaut, kicked off a Colorado Front Range tour with a meet-and-greet, Aug. 11, 2025, at Buckley Space Force Base. Hague provided insights into the missions performed by Expedit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- San Miguel Board of County Commissioners, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture expressing strong opposition to proposed changes outlined in its Interim Final Rule (IFR) USDA-2025-0008. The commissioners argue that the IFR undermines essential environmental protections and public participation mechanisms originally established by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). In their letter, officials emphasized that federal  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Aug. 13 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Alpine Bank backs military and community growth with HEROES scholarships Alpine Bank has made a meaningful mark on the Colorado Springs community by investing in the future of military service members and students through its support of the HEROES Scholarship at UCCS. Matthew Hanson, Market President of Alpine Bank's Colorado Springs branch, shared insights into the bank's decision to s  more