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• 5 Uncovers: hazardous mold levels found in marijuana grows

  February 5, 2013 7:23 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Under Colorado's new recreational marijuana law, any adult over the age of 21 can grow and keep up to six marijuana plants in their home. But those plants may actually be damaging the health of anyone living in or near the home. Dr. John Martyny, Ph.D.... more »

• Peanut butter plant closure angers New Mexico town

  November 28, 2012 4:26 PM

  PORTALES, N.M. (AP) - Farmers in the revered peanut-growing region along the New Mexico-Texas border should be celebrating one of the best harvests in recent memory. Instead, millions of pounds of their prized sweet Valencia peanuts sit in barns at the Sunland peanut butter plant. The plant shuttered for two... more »

• Storing seized marijuana costs police and taxpayers Play Video

  November 19, 2012 11:17 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The Colorado Springs Police Department has shelled out $94,310.50 in unanticipated expenses overt the past 8 years just to house marijuana and marijuana plants seized in drug raids. Much of the money has been directed at improving officer safety as it relates to the increased risk... more »

• Container gardening class offered

  April 3, 2012 3:01 PM

  The CSU Extension Office in Pueblo is offering a class on container gardening. It will include what kinds of containers to use and how to maintain them. Who: Colorado State University Extension/Pueblo County What: Yard and Garden Class - Dramatic Container Gardens When: Tuesday, April 17,... more »

• Landscape symposium to teach water saving techniques

  March 19, 2012 2:44 PM

  Homeowners will get a chance to learn about landscaping that takes less water at a two day symposium at UCCS at the end of the month. The Peak to Prairie Landscape Symposium happens on March 30 and 31. Homeowners and industry professionals will learn the latest landscape design tips... more »

• The 411 on xeriscape

  May 14, 2011 2:31 AM

  If you are a native Coloradoan or just moved to Colorado and want to get your yard in order for the summer without breaking the bank watering it - make sure to join us this morning as we will go live from Colorado Springs Utilities Conservation and Environmental Center in... more »

• Freeze warning: protect those plants

  October 26, 2010 10:39 PM

  A freeze warning Tuesday night into Wednesday morning prompts planters to harvest what they can and cover the rest. Mike Estes, owner of Rick's Garden Center in Colorado Springs recommends putting any kind of blanket, sheet, newspaper, or frost cloth on top of those outdoor plants, as long as... more »

• Xcel explores earlier closure of coal-fired unit

  October 20, 2010 3:02 PM

  Xcel Energy is studying whether it can speed up its timetable for retiring some coal-fired power plants to help Colorado meet federal clean air standards. A new state law required the utility to file a plan to reduce emissions by the end of 2017. Xcel's preference is to... more »

• State office prefers tweaking Xcel coal plan

  October 5, 2010 2:51 PM

  The Governor's Energy Office prefers speeding up Xcel Energy's plan to shutter, retrofit or replace some coal-fired power-generating units to help Colorado meet forseeable federal air pollution limits. A new state law required Xcel to submit a plan to significantly cut nitrogen oxide levels by 2017, but the plan... more »

• 2nd marijuana grow site found in Colo. mountains

  September 1, 2010 8:19 AM

  Authorities say a second suspected illegal marijuana growing site has been found in the mountains north of Boulder. Boulder County sheriff's Cmdr. Rick Brough says the second site found Tuesday is larger than one found nearby Monday that had about 3,500 marijuana plants, estimated to be worth a half... more »

• Hearing on Xcel energy plan

  August 30, 2010 9:39 AM

  State regulators are gathering comment on Xcel Energy's plan to use less coal to produce electricity. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission will hold a hearing on the plan Monday in Grand Junction starting at 6 p.m. Xcel has proposed spending $1.3 billion to convert coal-fired power plants to... more »

• Xeriscaping saves money

  May 28, 2010 5:41 PM

  We all know spring means planting. But Colorado Springs Utilities wants everyone to keep in mind how much water a plant can use. At the Utilities demonstration garden, dozens of plants are already in full bloom. There's lots of color and variety and all are xeriscape plants -- meaning... more »

• Some of the myths about allergies

  April 24, 2010 10:04 AM

  Windy Spring weather is whipping up allergies in many of us, and it could be triggering asthma problems in some people, too. But, some things that you think you know about allergies simply aren't true, such as the one about short-haired pets. Dr. James Haden, an allergist, says... more »

• Some myths about allergies

  April 24, 2010 9:57 AM

  Windy Spring weather is whipping up allergies in many of us, and it could be triggering asthma problems in some people, too. But, some things that you think you know about allergies simply aren't true, such as the one about short-haired pets. Dr. James Haden, an allergist, says... more »

• School embraces hydroponics

  April 21, 2010 2:09 PM

  Heritage Elementary School students will celebrate a school-wide "Green Day" on Friday, April 30 from 8:10 to noon. Thanks to a $1,000 Sustainability Grant award from the Bechtel Corporation last fall, students and staff purchased hydroponic aerogardens for all classes to grow and harvest herbs, vegetables, and flowers. So much... more »

• Water board to vote on Black Hills Energy deal

  March 16, 2010 1:06 PM

  Here's what I'm working on today in Pueblo. Black Hills Energy is one step closer to building two power plants. At 2 o'clock this afternoon the Pueblo Board of Water Works will vote on a 40-year contract to supply water to the proposed site, which is located northwest of the... more »

• Disposal of coal ash a long haul

  March 8, 2010 12:51 PM

  More than a year after a Tennessee coal ash spill created one of the worst environmental disasters of its kind in U.S. history, the problem is seeping into several other states. It began Dec. 22, 2008, when a retaining pond burst at a coal-burning power plant, spilling 5.4 million... more »

• Spring bouquets can be deadly to pets

  February 10, 2010 4:00 PM

  Valentines Day is coming up soon and right behind that is Easter, and that means it is time for beautiful spring bouquets, but before you set them out you should know some of our favorite spring time flowers are poisonous to pets. Different flowers in the lily family are extremely... more »

• 4,000 marijuana plants seized in national forest

  September 12, 2009 7:01 AM

  More marijuana has been found growing in a national forest, but authorities don't know who is behind the latest find. Authorities on Friday seized about 4,000 marijuana plants from a remote part of the San Isabel/Pike National Forest in Douglas County. The plants were removed by the Air National Guard... more »