Public land‑grant research university in Fort Collins, flagship of its system
Workers at JBS's Greeley plant have been on strike since March 16, protesting for higher wages and better healthcare. The strike involves nearly all of the 3,800 union members and is the first at a U.S. slaughterhouse since 1985. The company maintains supply and production shifts to meet demand, despite negotiations stalling.
San Carlos Lake has been closed indefinitely after drought conditions and water releases from the Coolidge Dam caused a mass fish kill, destroying the lake’s fish population. Officials warn of health risks and are prohibiting fishing, harvesting and possession of fish until further notice.
AI models are delivering faster pattern recognition and higher accuracy for hurricane forecasts, with NOAA citing a 15-30% improvement over traditional methods. DeepMind and other labs are expanding high‑resolution data use to sharpen predictions and enable earlier evacuations.