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Colorado Nonprofits Confront Funding Cuts Amid Energy Debate

5/8/2025

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Colorado nonprofits are feeling the pinch from federal funding cuts, prompting a critical reevaluation of their futures. Meanwhile, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, a self-identified climate change realist, sparks debate over alternative energy solutions. In a moment of inspiration, author Tommy Orange urged Fort Lewis College graduates in Durango to embrace resilience and the power of community.

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Colorado nonprofits are feeling the pinch from federal funding cuts, prompting a critical reevaluation of their futures. Meanwhile, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, a self-identified climate change realist, sparks debate over alternative energy solutions. In a moment of inspiration, author Tommy Orange urged Fort Lewis College graduates in Durango to embrace resilience and the power of community.