Environment

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Environment

Polis orders Colorado agencies to develop statewide pollinator strategy by 2032

The order directs changes to state-land management, pesticide training and highway rights-of-way while calling for agencies to use existing resources and funding.

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Environment

Arkansas River advisory remains in effect through La Junta after high bacteria readings

State and local guidance continues to keep people, pets and livestock out of the Arkansas River through La Junta, where Sept. 7 testing exceeded Colorado’s recreational-water threshold.

Environment

Burlington closes $4.8 million in wastewater loans, receives state grant contract

The loans closed Aug. 5, and the city received a signed $382,486 state grant contract Sept. 9 for a treatment-facility replacement targeted for construction in October or November 2026.

Environment

Colorado Legislative Council leaves proposed hunting and fishing amendment unchanged

The review for the 2026 Blue Book ended without revisions, while opponents warned that undefined language could lead to disputes over wildlife rules and management methods.

Government

Polis orders talks over Cielo Vista Ranch access disputes

The governor’s order names Ken Salazar to lead the talks but leaves the facilitator and meeting schedule to be determined.

Public Safety

Colorado extends disaster emergency for Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain fires

A 30-day extension keeps emergency powers active as burn-scar flooding, debris flows and infrastructure damage continue to affect communities in three counties.

Environment

Sage Pointe district asks Logan County to support $1.9M wastewater financing

District representatives outlined private financing and a possible Oct. 1 shift toward state funding, but the county took no action and the proposed permitting path remains unconfirmed.

Government

La Junta wastewater fund posts $88,271 July shortfall as interest, sludge costs near budget

La Junta’s July wastewater report shows an $88,270.96 monthly shortfall, near-budget interest and sludge costs, and roughly $11.65 million in debt and lease obligations while a separate $15,700 hauling liability remains unexplained.

Government

Lamar council approves Rodeo Drive utility service, independent legal review

The Aug. 10 actions came as Stage 2 water restrictions continued and the city advanced property work for a planned wastewater treatment plant.