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Elise Schmelzer

@EliseSchmelzer
Reporter @denverpost covering the environment, climate change, water, wildlife. Rabble-rouser @DenverGuild. Previously @cstribune. Curiosity is an act of hope.
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    Jun 21, 2023
    Update: I'm taking on a new role at the Post. After 5 years of covering policing and violence, I'm going to take over the environment beat and write about water, wildlife, climate change, public lands, etc. I'm psyched for the new challenge.
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    Jun 17, 2025
    Millions of acres of Colorado's public land are eligible for sale under the Republican budget bill. They include popular mountain biking (Lunch Loops) and hiking trails, all of the forest east of Indian Peaks Wilderness, and more. Map and context here:
    These Colorado public lands could be eligible for sale under Republican budget bill
    From denverpost.com
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    Elise Schmelzer
    @EliseSchmelzer
    Mar 20, 2025
    New: Federal agency killed one of Colorado's newest wolves this weekend after it wandered into Wyoming. The wolf was suspected of killing sheep. It was one of the wolves relocated from Canada to Colorado in January as part of CO reintroduction.
    denverpost.com
    Federal agency kills collared Colorado wolf suspected of killing sheep in Wyoming
    Five sheep had been killed and investigators found evidence of wolf presence, including wolf tracks and bite marks on carcasses consistent with wolves.
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    Elise Schmelzer
    @EliseSchmelzer
    Feb 17, 2025
    Trump hiring freeze, mass firings plunge the agencies that manage the West's public lands into deep uncertainty. Conservation advocates + lawmakers worry about irrevocable damage to beloved landscapes, visitor safety and wildfire prevention. Two stories from me on this:
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    Elise Schmelzer
    @EliseSchmelzer
    Jan 7, 2025
    Elliott is taking on the city hall beat for The Denver Post -- we're excited to have her! Denver folks, reach out to her with thoughts, tips, etc.
    @ElliottWenzler
    Elliott Wenzler
    @ElliottWenzler
    Jan 7, 2025
    Let’s do this, Denver! Officially started the new gig this week. DMs are wide open for story tips, source recommendations and wacky Denver fun facts. 🤘🏼