Headlines Thursday, January 29, 2026play_arrow Colorado’s population exceeds 6 million for first time; State awards $22 million in climate grants including $540k to Boulder County; General strike tomorrow KGNU NewsColorado’s population exceeds 6 million for first timeThe Census Bureau reports that Colorado’s population reached and exceeded 6 million for the first time this past July. READ MORE$540K in support for climate projects awarded to Boulder County communitiesBoulder County commissioners have approved more than half a million dollars in matching grants for local climate action projects across the county. READ MOREColorado awards $22 million in climate grantsColorado is awarding over $22 million to municipalities across the state to help reduce emissions, lower energy costs, and strengthen the state’s climate workforce. Boulder County District Court Judge Michael Kotlarczyk issued a denial of that request, without giving a reason. READ MOREMalala Yousafzai to speak in Boulder in AprilThe University of Colorado Boulder has announced that activist Malala Yousafzai will speak at its Conference on World Affairs in April.