DURANGO, Colorado, Oct. 17 -- La Plata Electric Association issued the following news release: * * * $1 Million in Capital Credits Coming Back to LPEA Members The La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board voted to retire $1 million in capital credits. Capital Credit refunds will be issued to members who were part of the cooperative in 2003. These refunds will be based on the amount of electricity used during those years. Members entitled to refunds over $100 will receive a check in the mail,  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 16 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Appeal Filed to Strengthen Colorado's Disproportionately Impacted Community Permitting Rule * Denver, CO -- Environmental justice and conservation groups today filed an appeal to strengthen Colorado's disproportionately impacted community permitting rule after a state court ruled against the plaintiffs in late August. The groups argue that Colorado's polluter permitting rule do  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Colorado Springs Utilities has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation in response to the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking concerning the addition of fentanyl to the drug testing panel and various adjustments to testing procedures. The proposed changes are part of an effort to enhance safety within the transportation sector amid rising concerns over substance abuse. The public comment letter details the municipal utility provider's  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The National Council of Nonprofits issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Federal Shutdown Puts Nonprofits in Limbo, Communities at Risk As the federal shutdown drags on, nonprofits across the country are being forced to scale back or halt critical services. From wildfire recovery in Colorado to housing youth in Utah to protecting natural resources in Montana, the disruption of federal reimbursements and grants is leaving communities exposed and nonpr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Cassidy Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Children with Dyslexia * Senators also introduced bipartisan resolution recognizing National Dyslexia Awareness Month WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Bill Cassidy reintroduced the 21st Century Dyslexia Act, legislation that incorporates the modern, scientific understanding of dyslexia into federal statute an  more

LOVELAND, Colorado, Oct. 17 -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, issued the following news release: * * * HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Quality Inn Kingsville HOUSTON, TX, October 16, 2025: HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 47-key Quality Inn Kingsville, located at 505 North Highway 77, Kingsville, Texas 78364. The property, built in 1998, was purchased by Kingsville Lodging LLC from Samkit LLC. Kamlesh Bhikha, Principal of Samkit LLC, commented, "Wo  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Oct. 17 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Wind, solar and battery storage are the right solutions for Colorado, not unproven technologies Key Takeaways: Proposals for unproven and expensive SMR and gas with carbon capture technologies put PSCo's ratepayers at risk of significant future rate increases. The already high costs of SMRs, coupled with uncertain construction lead times and potential addit  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Evans Urges Financial Institutions to Provide Relief for Military and Federal Employees * WASHINGTON --Colorado Congressman Gabe Evans sent a letter to banking associations and credit union associations across the state, urging them to support military servicemembers and federal employees impacted by the government shutdown. The letter is in response to Senate Democrats decision to vote agains  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Neguse: "It's time Donald Trump and Republicans finally see the writing on the wall and work with Democrats to reopen the government and address the healthcare crisis." * Washington, D.C. -- On day 15 of President Trump's government shutdown, Republican leadership continues to refuse to call the House back into session. Meanwhile, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse and his Democratic colleagues   more

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Technical Institute Shares RV Tech Career Path at Colorado School Counselor Conference * Last week, the RV Technical Institute attended the 2025 American School Counselor Conference in Dillon, CO. Over 800 individuals attended the conference. The RV Technical Institute attended this event to connect with school counselors and administrators, as well as share information   more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 17 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * Research shows how Dust Bowl-type drought causes unprecedented productivity loss Effects of extreme, prolonged drought on global grasslands, shrublands quantified * A global research effort led by Colorado State University, including The University of New Mexico, shows that extreme, prolonged drought conditions in grasslands and shrublands would greatly limit the long-term health of crucial eco  more