Ground-level ozone is Larimer County's most pressing air quality issue, which reaches unhealthy levels in the summer months. Larimer County is also part of the Colorado Front Range Ozone Nonattainment Area, in which the Regional Air Quality Council works to address...
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Media Contact: Jenn Fields, jfields@raqc.org or 303-502-7342.
Stay informed this summer: Your guide to understanding ozone pollution and smoke impacts on air quality in Colorado
For immediate release RAQC media contact: Jenn Fields, jfields@raqc.org CDPHE media contact: Zachary Aedo, zachary.aedo@state.co.us PDF file: Información en español. Denver (May 28, 2026): The Colorado Air Pollution Control Division and the Regional Air...
Current 8-Hour Ozone Summary
Ozone Summary through June 29th, 20268-hour Ozone Summary is based on 8-hour averages of raw 1-hour ozone data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) through EPA AirNow and consistent with Data Reporting and Handling Conventions outlined...
Clean Air Champions Nominations Open Until June 1, 2026
As the lead air quality planning organization for the Metro Denver/North Front Range Ozone Nonattainment Area, the Regional Air Quality Council recognizes leaders and businesses that demonstrate a commitment to improving the region’s air quality through its Clean Air...
Regional Air Quality Council Installs Boomerang Bikes at No Cost for Residents of Metro West Housing Solutions’ Lamar Station Crossing Apartments
Media Contact: Jenn Fields, Communications Contractor, Regional Air Quality Council A new e-bike program for affordable housing communities is launching at Lamar Station Crossing, a Metro West Housing Solutions community in Lakewood. Denver-based e-bike...
2025 Ozone Season Data Shows Improvement From Favorable Meteorology, But Nonattainment Area Continues to Be Out of Compliance
Press Release Media Contact: David Sabados Communications, Programs, and Government Affairs Director Regional Air Quality Council Weather conditions that were less likely to lead to ozone formation this summer resulted in fewer days above the federal ozone standard on...
RAQC Recognizes Clean Air Champions at Downtown Denver Event
The Regional Air Quality Council recognizes the exceptional leadership of a handful of individuals and organizations in our community as Clean Air Champions each year. On Sept. 16, 2025, the RAQC presented awards to 14 Colorado Clean Air Champions at its third annual...
Regional Air Quality Council and Adams County Local Governments Host Gas to Electric Mower Trade-In Event
Media Contact: David Sabados Communications, Programs, and Government Affairs Director, Regional Air Quality Council DSabados@raqc.org Gas-powered lawn mowers, leaf blowers, string trimmers, and the like are the Front Range’s third largest source of ground-level ozone...
Regional Air Quality Council Hosts Electric Food Truck Demonstration Event on April 22, 2025
Media Contact: David Sabados Communications, Programs, and Government Affairs Director, Regional Air Quality Council DSabados@raqc.org This Earth Day, the Regional Air Quality Council is showcasing food trucks that are going green by ditching their old dirty...
Regional Air Quality Council Launches Two Programs Aimed at Reducing Vehicle Emissions and Protecting Coloradans’ Health
While the 2025 summer ozone season is half a year away, the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) is launching two programs to help curb emissions ahead of next summer. A new vehicle repair program provides no-cost repairs to help older cars meet emissions standards,...