A Cornerstone Public Lands Package

To me, public lands stewardship means dismantling barriers so that all people may access the protected landscapes in perpetuity. Which is why I support the CORE Act.
November 1, 2019/by Angela Simental
CORE Act graphic, Gunnison scenery in the background

Colorado public lands bill moves to US Senate following House vote

DENVER — Conservation, recreation and wildlife groups across Colorado welcomed a vote in Congress today that helped move important public lands legislation from the U.S. House of Representatives on to the U.S. Senate.
October 31, 2019/by Angela Simental
Senator Cory Gardner helped dismantle the EPA. Photo of Sen. Gardner with air pollution

Conservation Colorado and Rocky Mountain Values Launch New Climate-focused Television Commercial

DENVER — This week, Conservation Colorado and Rocky Mountain Values launched a new television commercial that pushes Sen. Cory Gardner to protect our environment and clean air.
October 29, 2019/by Angela Simental
Sleeping Ute Mountain

Decolonizing the Conservation Movement: Prioritizing Tribal Outreach in Southwest Colorado

The conservation community — which has traditionally excluded Indigenous voices — needs to recognize tribal outreach as a top priority as we strive to achieve our values of inclusion and intersectionality.
October 25, 2019/by Angela Simental
Person dropping ballot into box.

Conservation Colorado’s 2019 Voter Guide

When it comes to protecting our environment, who we elect to office and how we vote on ballot measures is critical. That’s why we need YOU to use your voice at the ballot box this November 5th.
October 15, 2019/by Angela Simental
Example of civic engagement: people signing lit.

Counting Down to the 2019 Election

Important ballot measures and local races will be on the ballot this November 5th. Here are helpful tips and key dates for the 2019 election.
October 15, 2019/by Angela Simental
Sophia interviews a passerby on their methane knowledge

Coloradans Take Our Climate Quiz

We took to the streets to answer this question and see what else Coloradans know — or ought to know — about methane.
October 8, 2019/by Angela Simental
Conservation Colorado is now organizing in the Central Mountains Region!

Conservation Colorado announces new Roaring Fork Valley office

CARBONDALE, COLORADO - Conservation Colorado announced the opening of a new Roaring Fork Valley office to serve this ecologically unique and politically important region.
October 3, 2019/by Angela Simental
Crystal River at Sunset

Why We’re Organizing in Colorado’s Central Mountains Region

The Central Mountains Region is rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. And the issues it faces are as diverse as the landscapes it spans.
October 2, 2019/by Angela Simental
Five kids peer out of a cutout cardboard bus.

New report highlights cost savings, public health benefits of electric school buses

DENVER - A new report finds that replacing diesel buses with electric school buses will result in more than $100,000 in savings and cut harmful pollution.
October 1, 2019/by Angela Simental
Aerial view of hills and mountains near Salida.

Flying Under the Radar: Why We Need to Protect Public Lands

Incredible wildlands are in jeopardy of being developed for oil, gas, and mineral extraction by the BLM – the very federal agency who manages them.
September 16, 2019/by Angela Simental
Ian Roche, West Slope Field Organizer

Civic Engagement Doesn’t End at the Ballot Box

With a need to act on climate, it’s more important than ever that all of us practice civic engagement — at the local, state, and federal levels.
August 29, 2019/by Angela Simental