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State Rep. Elizabeth Velasco, D-Glenwood Springs, will face Carbondale Republican Russ Andrews in the November election for the House District 57 seat.

A strong El Niño developing in the equatorial Pacific could create an active hurricane season along Mexico’s west coast, sending rain northward to the Southwest and Colorado.

What began as a dispute over oil trains passing Glenwood Springs evolved into a broader fight over how environmental reviews are conducted nationwide.

Wind turbines can confuse radar systems on ships and aircraft. Their massive rotating blades create a “blade flash” on radar screens, while their

Wind turbines can confuse radar systems on ships and aircraft. Their massive rotating blades create a “blade flash” on radar screens, while their steel bases reflect electromagnetic waves, making it difficult to distinguish the turbines from aircraft or other objects. That's a problem for the military, which relies on radar for threat detection and navigation. For over a decade, the Pentagon has used a permitting program to review proposed projects and mitigate the effects on radar. Wind developers are required to submit project proposals, address military requests, and in some cases pay to upgrade radar systems to tune out the turbines.

The Trump administration claims wind turbines pose a national security threat. The industry says it’s pure politics.

The Trump administration claims wind turbines pose a national security threat. The industry says it's pure politics.

Brutal price wars among manufacturers have caused solar panel prices to plummet, making renewable energy cheaper than ever.

Over the last two weeks, oil companies have announced eye-popping profits from the spring quarter. Exxon Mobil pulled in $14.5 billion.

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