On today's newscast: Land use advocates are pushing back against a new proposal to allow E-bikes on popular mountain bike areas; the U.S. Supreme Court agreed earlier this week to hear a challenge to a Boulder climate lawsuit; and researchers have identified a surprising crop that has potential as a future fuel source: cactus pears. Tune in for these stories and more.

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