Media contact: Jenn Fields, media and communications specialist, jfields@raqc.org, 303-502-7342 Front Range residents experienced 66 days this summer with concentrations of ground-level ozone that exceeded the federal standard, placing the 2026 ozone season among the...
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Media Contact: Jenn Fields, jfields@raqc.org or 303-502-7342.
Colorado’s Clean Air Champions Recognized at Fourth Annual Event
Every year, the Regional Air Quality Council recognizes the exceptional efforts of a handful of individuals and organizations in our community working toward cleaner air for all. On Sept. 15, 2026, the RAQC presented awards to 15 Colorado Clean Air Champions at its...
Current 8-Hour Ozone Summary
Ozone Summary through September 14th, 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...
New report quantifies health costs of high ozone on Front Range residents
RAQC media contact: Jenn Fields, jfields@raqc.org A new report has been completed by researchers at the Colorado School of Public Health entitled “Ozone in the Denver Metro North Front Range: A Health Impact Assessment.” The report is an analysis of the health costs...
RAQC Staff Featured On Larimer County Podcast, Healthier Together
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...
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...
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...