public health

State regulators cite groundwater violations and legacy nuclear waste.

In many of Colorado's rural mountain towns, basic services can be few and far between. This is something that especially impacts older residents. Limited social programming, or even the absence of a place to gather, can leave seniors isolated. In the tiny mountain town of Lake City, a group of locals is working to change that.

Colorado may restrict SNAP purchases of sugary drinks starting April 30, 2026, a public health move critics say limits personal choice.

A Colorado State University snow hydrology expert explains what contaminants can end up in snow and offers practical tips for reducing health risks if people rely on snow as a water source.

It’s the latest in a series of executive branch moves targeting the state.

Alcohol can create a false sense of warmth in cold weather, increasing heat loss and the risk of hypothermia. Safety experts share tips for staying safe outdoors this winter.

President Donald Trump directed the Department of Justice to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, a major shift that could reshape Colorado’s cannabis industry, research access, and federal tax policy — without fully legalizing the drug.

A young Montezuma County resident has come down with measles. This is the second case of measles in the county this year.

Measles, Covid, and influenza remain health concerns nationwide and in the Four Corners area.

With food insecurity skyrocketing in Colorado, Congress is rolling back funding for SNAP, or food stamps. Two statewide ballot measures coming up in November would let the state step in to try to fill the gap.