Conservation Colorado Expresses Disappointment With Senate Republicans for Killing Transportation Funding Bill

This evening the Colorado state Senate Finance Committee voted down HB-1242, a bipartisan transportation funding bill.
April 25, 2017/by Angela Simental

In the Face of Attacks From Trump, Colorado Businesses Ask Sen. Cory Gardner to Stand Up for our Lands

There have been several recent attacks from Washington, D.C. on Colorado’s public lands and waters.
April 25, 2017/by Angela Simental

Conservation Colorado Condemns Trump Attack on Colorado National Monuments

President Trump is expected to sign an Executive Order on Wednesday that would require a “review” of national parks and monuments.
April 24, 2017/by Angela Simental

Diverse Groups Support Bill to Fund Testing for Lead in Colorado Schools

The Colorado House Education Committee is taking testimony this afternoon on HB 1306, a bill that would provide funds for Colorado schools to voluntarily test for lead in their drinking water.
April 18, 2017/by Angela Simental

Why Trump’s Executive Order on Climate Won’t Stop Colorado’s Progress

President Trump recently signed an executive order to roll back the Clean Power Plan, along with a host of other Obama-era policies designed to protect our health and environment from climate change.
April 11, 2017/by Angela Simental

Featured COBA Member – Fourpoints Bar

Fourpoints Real Food Energy Bar was started by brothers Kevin Webber and Patrick Webber, and friend Steve Shenfish.
March 13, 2017/by Angela Simental

Conservation Colorado Supports Bipartisan Transportation Funding Bill

Senate President Kevin Grantham and House Speaker Crisanta Duran this evening announced H.B. 1242, a bill to fund transportation in Colorado.
March 8, 2017/by Angela Simental

Conservation Colorado Announces Campaign to Convince the Outdoor Retailer Show to Move to Colorado

Conservation Colorado this morning announced a campaign to bring the Outdoor Retailer show to Denver after the show’s contract with Salt Lake City expires in the summer of 2018.
February 15, 2017/by Angela Simental

Conservation Colorado Reacts to Trump Executive Actions on Immigration, Vows to Stand With All People of Colorado

Pete Maysmith responds to the news that President Donald Trump is intending to sign executive orders to build a border wall with Mexico, ban some refugees to the U.S., and punish “sanctuary cities” like Denver.
January 25, 2017/by Angela Simental

What the new Bears Ears National Monument means for the future of conservation

I was immediately taken with the red rocks, swirling sandstone, and contortionist arches that embody the canyon country of the American Southwest.
January 17, 2017/by Angela Simental
Denver Capitol Building

Conservation Colorado Outlines 2017 State Legislative Priorities

As the 2017 legislative session kicks off today, Conservation Colorado, a 22,000-member-strong environmental organization, outlined its key priorities for the session.
January 11, 2017/by Angela Simental
Enkhtungalag Chuluunbaatar shares a map with community members

Lessons from Around the World: Similarities Between Mongolia and Colorado

Mongolia has been urbanizing rapidly since the country transitioned to a market-based economy. The country has undergone tremendous changes
December 2, 2016/by Angela Simental