News From Colorado Makers
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Tue Apr 21 2026 | Eric Peterson Tire Mountain in Colorado remains the largest tire dump with ongoing recycling challenges despite new permits and state programs aiming to reduce the waste.
The post Tire mountain and Colorado’s waste tire recycling challenges appeared first on ColoradoBiz.
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Tue Apr 21 2026 | Tom Binnings The economist explores business ethics and profit, contrasting small business values with corporate america's approach in Colorado's economic context.
The post The Economist on business ethics and profit in Colorado appeared first on ColoradoBiz.
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Tue Apr 21 2026 | Eric Peterson Dotty Wampus in Montezuma County offers a magical chocolate factory tour with unique Criollo chocolates and whimsical delivery systems.
The post State of the State: Montezuma County’s Dotty Wampus opens whimsical chocolate factory tour in June appeared first on ColoradoBiz.
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Tue Apr 21 2026 | Eric Peterson The Rattery in Englewood offers rat adoptions bundled with toys and cages to ensure lifelong care and support for pet owners.
The post State of the State: The Rattery in Englewood offers rat adoptions with care packages appeared first on ColoradoBiz.
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Tue Apr 21 2026 | Eric Peterson Endolith, an Arvada startup, raised $16.5 million in Series A to advance its microbe-based copper extraction technology for mining companies.
The post Startup of the Month: Endolith in Arvada raises $16.5 million to boost copper extraction appeared first on ColoradoBiz.
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Tue Apr 21 2026 | Stewart Schley Denver Broncos fans favor a retractable roof for the new stadium in Burnham Yard, reflecting community input and high construction costs.
The post SportsBiz: Community input shapes Denver Broncos stadium plans in Burnham Yard appeared first on ColoradoBiz.
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Tue Apr 21 2026 | Eric Peterson SEND Bars, founded by Sasha DiGiulian and Emily Tsai, produces organic, plant-based snack bars in Boulder with ethically sourced ingredients.
The post Made in Colorado: SEND Bars in Boulder offers organic plant-based snack bars appeared first on ColoradoBiz.
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Tue Apr 21 2026 | Eric Peterson Reroot Outdoors in Boulder handcrafts custom bike bags made to order by founder Shan Wo, blending engineering skills with mountain biking passion.
The post Made in Colorado: Reroot Outdoors makes custom bike bags in Boulder appeared first on ColoradoBiz.
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Tue Apr 21 2026 | Eric Peterson The Cow Lot, a western wear brand revived by Glenn and Karen Orms, opened a brick-and-mortar store in northeast Denver in 2022 after years on the road.
The post Made in Colorado: The Cow Lot revives Western wear brand with Denver store appeared first on ColoradoBiz.
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Tue Apr 21 2026 | Eric Peterson Kineo Mountain Woodsmithing, led by Blake Evans, expanded its woodworking business in Colorado, moving from hobby to full-time with custom and contract work.
The post Made in Colorado: Kineo Mountain Woodsmithing grows woodworking business appeared first on ColoradoBiz.
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Tue Apr 21 2026 | Nora Caley Colorado proposes combining agencies into a single department to better support learners, job seekers, and employers amid workforce challenges.
The post Colorado proposes new department to streamline higher education and workforce development appeared first on ColoradoBiz.
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Tue Apr 21 2026 | Ryan Bundo There's a version of this story that exists only on Instagram.The golden hour shot. The well-behaved lab sitting at the edge of the tent, ears up, staring into the pines. You and your dog, living the dream 6 feet off the ground.
Then there's the version that actually happens the first time.
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Mon Apr 20 2026 | Laws Whiskey House Mother’s Day gifts tend to follow a familiar script—flowers, brunch, maybe a candle or two. But what if this year looked a little different? What if, instead of the expected, you gave her something that actually feels like her: time to unwind, something to savor, and an experience worth rememberi...
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Mon Apr 20 2026 | Morgan Trzcienski Sometimes the best part of a trip isn’t planned; it starts with a tip from a local and, if you’re lucky, a hand-drawn map. Welcome to Way Further, a new series where we venture off the beaten path with fellow Wayfarians.
The post Hand-drawn Maps and Goat Cheese Vending Machines | Way Further Mic...
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Fri Apr 17 2026 | ColoradoBiz Staff The Bureau of Land Management announced a June 16 oil and gas lease sale offering 170 parcels across 155,816 acres in Colorado with environmental protections.
The post BLM schedules June oil and gas lease sale in Colorado covering 155,816 acres appeared first on ColoradoBiz.
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Thu Apr 16 2026 | ColoradoBiz Staff Housed, Working & Healthy plans a $2 million expansion in Denver to increase culinary workforce training capacity amid rising demand.
The post Housed, Working & Healthy plans $2 million expansion in Denver appeared first on ColoradoBiz.
