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Arizona towns draw retirees with affordable homes
Lifestyle
— 5d
Arizona retirees can find different versions of an affordable, slower-paced lifestyle in Parker, Prescott Valley and Green Valley. The towns offer distinct draws—from Parker’s Colorado River setting and close-knit community to Prescott Valley’s garden-friendly homes and Green Valley’s golf amenities and access to Tucson—though prices and housing options vary.
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Voters Approve Nearly $1 Billion for Environmental Protections
Environment
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Midterm voters approved nearly $1 billion in clean-water, river-conservation and other environmental investments, while rejecting a proposed constitutional protection for natural-gas use in Colorado and a California measure to loosen environmental review. They also backed local clean-energy funding, reflecting broad support for environmental protections and community resilience even as affordability dominated much of the campaign rhetoric.
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Burgum Says Arizona’s Democratic Governor ‘Wrong’ To Fight Colorado River Cuts In Court
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Oct 22, 2026
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Arizona’s Democratic governor is wrong to fight federal cuts to the state’s Colorado River water in court.
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Colorado, Texas Agencies Urge Hunter Precautions
Environment
— Oct 29, 2026
Colorado wildlife officials are warning waterfowl hunters to avoid contact with the Arkansas River and carefully clean gear and harvested birds after a sewage spill left elevated E. coli levels in some areas. In Texas, officials are urging hunters to clean, drain and dry boats and equipment to prevent spreading aquatic invasive species between waterways.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 1h
Volunteers remove tons of trash from waterways
Environment
— Oct 25, 2026
Community cleanups removed large amounts of waste from waterways, including more than 6,000 pounds from a creek in Ramona, 13 tons from California’s Kern River corridor, and over 6,500 pounds from Texas’ Arroyo Colorado. Volunteer efforts also cleared litter from waterways in Spain and Australia, while the Kern River operation paired cleanup with homelessness outreach and arrests.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Road Trip Guides Spotlight Small-Town Getaways
Travel
— Oct 29, 2026
Fall road trips can offer an affordable escape by keeping destinations nearby, limiting overnight costs and choosing a single local splurge. Suggested getaways range from Hudson River views and Wizard of Oz lore in Peekskill to Colorado’s quieter towns, farms and outdoor attractions, including Walden, Kersey and destinations near Clifton.
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Arizona Joins Nevada Lawsuit Over Colorado River Cuts
Arizona
— Oct 16, 2026
Arizona has joined Nevada’s lawsuit challenging the federal Colorado River plan, arguing it unfairly places water cuts on Lower Basin states without requiring mandatory reductions from the Upper Basin. The Upper Basin states say they already use less water when river flows decline and have different legal obligations, while Arizona says it will continue negotiating with Nevada and California on conservation.
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Marcus Bell
Lawsuits like this won't fix the river. Negotiating real conservation with all the states is the only practical step.
Colorado Springs center plans giveaway of 1,000 skulls
Entertainment
— Oct 19, 2026
The articles cover separate community stories: a tribute to Mexico’s searching mothers, a school-board campaign in Gadsden, a Colorado Springs sugar-skull giveaway for Day of the Dead, and an often-overlooked water crisis in the Colorado River basin. They do not share one central event or issue.
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Feds Pressured to Crack Down on Colorado River Water Waste Amid Ongoing Crisis
Colorado River
— Aug 27, 2025
Environmental advocates are urging the federal government to take swift action to curb what they describe as widespread water waste from the Colorado River — a vital lifeline that supports 40 million people across the…
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
House Republicans blocked an immediate vote Tuesday on Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in a procedural vote.
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ContourGlobal starts Arizona solar build, completes Colorado complex
Business
— Oct 5, 2026
ContourGlobal has begun building Project Sterling, a 509-MWp solar and 360-MW battery facility in Arizona expected to generate more than 1.1 TWh annually, with about 90% of its output contracted to Tesla. The company and Platte River Power Authority also completed Colorado’s Black Hollow Sun complex, a 257-MW-AC project expected to produce 608 GWh a year for communities in Platte River’s service area.
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Colorado River at Record Lows: 10-Year Plan
Colorado River
— Aug 15, 2026
Lake Powell has fallen to a record low just shy of the Glen Canyon Dam’s hydropower threshold, signaling a looming crisis for electricity and water in the drought-stricken West, while Lake Mead has reached its own record-low level, imperiling hydroelectric power and water supply for millions. Together, the two reservoirs, which store about 60% of the Colorado River’s water, reflect decades of drought intensifying with climate change and overuse, threatening energy generation and regional livelihoods across seven states.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Five Mountain Towns Offer Distinctive Getaways
Travel
— Oct 6, 2026
The articles highlight scenic small-town escapes, from California’s river-and-mountain setting in Kernville to Colorado’s quieter Cuchara, dramatic Ouray, and accessible Estes Park near Rocky Mountain National Park. Another article focuses on more affordable Colorado communities, including Cañon City and Trinidad, where natural attractions and historic downtowns come with lower housing costs than the state average.
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Train Passenger Looks Out Window, Makes Life-Saving Discovery
Reporting
— Oct 30, 2022
A passenger on a Colorado tourist railroad saw something that was not part of the rugged scenery along the Animas River, setting in motion the dramatic rescue of a New Mexico woman who had battled the elements to…
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Dog Guides, Adoption Events Span Five States
Lifestyle
— Oct 9, 2026
The articles offer varied dog-related information, including livestock guardian breeds for Virginia farms, pet events and services in Colorado Springs, adoptable dogs in Moreno Valley, popular breeds in Tennessee, and water-loving breeds suited to Arizona lakes and rivers.
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Supreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant Labor
Pete Peterson · 4 min · 2h
Unbelievable Photos: Firefighters Rescue Two Dogs, Cat as Fire Destroys Home
Reporting
— Mar 3, 2022
On the evening of Feb. 22, firefighters with Upper Pine River Fire Protection responded to a house fire near Bayfield, Colorado. By the time they arrived, the building was 70% engulfed in flames, and the structure…
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How charismatic are you, really?
Quizie
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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Colorado Firm Details Cleanup for Contaminated Category 3 Floodwater
Environment
— Oct 11, 2026
Restoration Logistics says its Category 3 flood cleanup process isolates contaminated areas, uses protective gear, removes unsalvageable materials, disinfects affected surfaces and dries the space to safe moisture levels. Category 3 flooding can involve sewage or overflowing rivers and streams, posing health risks beyond those of clean-water leaks.
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Record-warm nights hit U.S. Southwest heatwave
National Weather Service
— Aug 21, 2026
A prolonged heat wave across the U.S. Southwest driven by record-warm overnight temperatures continues, triggering extreme heat warnings from Death Valley to the Las Vegas area and along the Lower Colorado River Valley. The heat extends into New Mexico and North Texas with highs in the 90s to 100s, accompanied by intermittent storms and a forecast of hot conditions persisting into mid-to-late next week.
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Colorado Tops USA TODAY Hot Springs Rankings
Travel
— Jul 21, 2026
From Arkansas’s Scott—home to a Plum Bayou mound site and a heritage-hugging museum complex with Willow Beach Park’s river activities—to Colorado’s renowned hot springs and spa resorts like The Springs Resort and Durango Hot Springs, plus Durango’s storied mining-to-tourism evolution and mountain trails, the region showcases a broad mix of historic, natural, and wellness experiences. In Washington, the Two Dollar Trail at Larrabee State Park offers a quiet post-work hike with bay views, while Arizona’s Tempe Beach Park along Tempe Town Lake represents a postcard-ready desert waterfront escape that invites relaxed day trips.
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Colorado River Plan Expands to 3M AF Potential
Environment
— Aug 21, 2026
The Interior Department unveiled a near-term two-year plan that requires Lower Basin states Arizona, California, and Nevada to cut about 1.25 million acre-feet per year for 2027 and 2028, while upstream states are asked to conserve but face no mandatory cuts. The plan is part of a flexible 10-year framework that could trigger larger cuts if conditions worsen, with Arizona bearing the largest reductions among the Lower Basin and ongoing negotiations and voluntary 700,000 acre-feet in additional savings.
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Daily Caller News Foundation
Supreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant Labor
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday for Department of Labor vs. Sun Valley Orchards, with the justices taking turns grilling the latter's lawyer.
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