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Western Colorado coal mine violates emissions caps nearly 4 times over, state says
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Colorado targets cuts to addiction recovery coaches as Medicaid spending jumps 286%
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Mahjong, the 150-year-old Chinese tile game with a complicated history, is taking over Colorado
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From "No Do-Overs in Paradise," an autumn venture conjures fish and mortality
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What’s Working: Denver business leaders change focus to what’s best about living, working in the city
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Essay: My $1.1 million business receipt for renting in Boulder
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Weld County approves $1.7B green energy project across thousands of acres of active ranchland
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Cash from feds will spark $1.2B electric transmission project in eastern Colorado
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Colorado Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit filed by injured snowboarder against Vail Resorts
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Maverix Broadband founder says a paper trail proves the company did not misuse taxpayer funds
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Drew Litton: Rockies hit the century mark — again
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"What'd I Miss?": Myra reflects on her life
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Jim Morrissey: Colorado business autopsy
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Another lawsuit filed blaming southern Colorado electric co-op for starting Aspen Acres fire
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What to do in Colorado this week: 3 mountain festivals and a soap box derby in Keenesburg
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Coal-burning Comanche 3 power plant back in service after a year of repairs
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How a growing El Paso County regenerative agriculture operation turned bullish on … sheep
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Opinion: Colorado should turn artificial intelligence skills into apprenticeships
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Case against ex-ICE detention center guard who shot Colorado protester moves ahead
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An 81-year-old Colorado woman's big garden feeds dozens in a San Luis Valley food desert
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Colorado health insurance prices poised for another big jump in 2027
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Silverman: Only one name belongs on the Kennedy Center
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Children’s Hospital Colorado not in contempt in gender-affirming care case, Denver judge says
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Boulder Valley School District will close 4 schools as enrollment declines
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Aspen-Pitkin County Airport reopens after law enforcement responds to unspecified threat
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Colorado’s first pup Gia — a 4-legged staple of Jared Polis’ term as governor — dies at 17
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Some Colorado houses won’t burn — if planned and built right
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How is Colorado Springs growing but using less water? Hint: The lawns are changing.
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Opinion: Healthy Colorado communities build healthy capital markets
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Colorado Broadband Office rescinds more than $100M in federal awards to Maverix Broadband amid investigation
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Ski resort industry urges lawmakers to reject daylight saving legislation that would “lock the clock”
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Meet the Denver chef who opened 3 Michelin star restaurants in 3 years
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House Speaker Mike Johnson’s PAC pours $250K into Colorado redistricting fight
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In a fading Colorado Eastern Plains town, one man seeks to spark new economic life with an RV park and tiny homes
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Littwin: “High IQ” Trump says not to worry about AI dangers, yet actual humans are scared to death
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"In This Life or Another" introduces a man wrestling with a life in limbo
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Melissa Payne's novel became a journey toward recognizing a meaningful life
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What’s Working: How one Colorado gardener feeds dozens in a San Luis Valley food desert
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Colorado state budget deficit grows to $1.6B as Medicaid costs soar
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Out-of-state traveler exposed people to measles in Denver, Steamboat Springs
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Iconic St. Mary’s Glacier has disappeared for first time in over a century
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Crested Butte “klunker” turns 50, a milestone for the nation’s oldest mountain bike tour
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Colorado Supreme Court pauses mandatory courtroom livestreams after harassment, fairness concerns
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AI dominated Colorado Startup Week, but the in-person experience mattered more
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"What'd I Miss?": Priorities
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Colorado Springs delays data center vote after raucous hearing
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The Colorado Sun wants to feature your climate-friendly recipes. Here’s how to participate.
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House passes Gabe Evans' bill aimed at addressing impact of data centers on energy costs
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What to do in Colorado this week: Talk “Sweeney Todd” with a New York Times theater critic
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Colorado data centers move ahead fast, while public opposition grows
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Camper bitten by bear in southern Colorado recalls moment it "came crashing" into tent
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Eastern Colorado roadside attraction celebrates 100 years of being over the top
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Colorado governor, an ex-beekeeper, takes executive action to save the bees
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Can Democrats win back voters in rural Colorado?
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Tax-funding squabble ends in defeat for Pueblo’s da Vinci Museum
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Off-roading on federal lands in Colorado could expand with expected Trump reversal
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A Colorado ski resort is bringing a safer approach to blowing up avalanche terrain
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Littwin: Cheer the Supreme Court’s ruling on mail-in voting. But don’t think it means the game is over.
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Denver Water can finish and fill Gross Reservoir, US appeals court rules
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Colorado Broadband Office leader abruptly resigns
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How to register to vote in Colorado, plus ballot deadlines you need to know
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Colorado watching closely after federal court tosses order to keep coal power plant running in Michigan
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Gabe Evans blames Colorado Democrats for high gasoline prices. The numbers and experts say otherwise.
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Colorado River officials support more emergency releases from Wyoming reservoir to prop up Lake Powell
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Trump-tied super PAC has already spent about $1.5M defending Gabe Evans, Jeff Crank in Colorado
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US Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms
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Teen girl, woman injured in 2 more bear attacks in southwestern Colorado
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Denver restaurant snags coveted Michelin recognition
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Farmers and researchers are learning how to keep fertilizer out of pristine Colorado rivers
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Democratic candidate in Colorado Springs’ congressional district makes misleading claim in first attack ads
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How one small-scale Colorado rancher has withstood drought, rising costs and Trump’s plan to import beef
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Snack, side dish, center plate: Colorado’s Soul Food Scholar has recipes for climate-friendly black-eyed peas
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Nicolais: 2026 will bring a record number of ballot measures thanks to Advance Colorado
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"Did All My Friends Have Fun at Play?" invites a nostalgic romp
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Poor Richard's Books picks range from speculative to interplanetary
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A book took root when L. Wayne Hicks discovered the truth about "Romper Room" teachers
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Wrecked rain gauges. Whistleblowers. Million-dollar payouts and manhunts. Then a Colorado crop fraud got really crazy.
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What’s Working: Colorado’s aerospace industry fears it may be losing ground
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Judge tosses Telluride ski area owner's lawsuit alleging coercion over failed sale
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One Navajo community finally gets electricity after more than 10 years. It’s still waiting for water.
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Why a world-traveling mountaineer is teaching kids to sew in a small Colorado town
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’Tis the season for leaf-peeping in Colorado. Here’s where (and when) to hit the road.
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Judge closes courtroom as Children’s Hospital contempt hearing over treatment of transgender kids gets underway
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Drew Litton: Every day you get one more yard...
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Jim Morrissey: Where's the beef?
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"What'd I Miss?": Food for thought
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Opinion: Reflecting on the tragedy of 9/11 reminds us we can still stand united as Americans
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Lauren Boebert again asks judge to show her son mercy
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Colorado wildlife officers kill another wolf, bringing the total to 3 in 3 days
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Denver, Latino groups sue to keep ICE agents away from voting places
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What to do in Colorado this week: Action and adventure at the Winter Park Film Festival
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BLM ignored wildlife migration when it leased Colorado land for oil and gas drilling, lawsuit claims
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CPW killed 2 yearling wolves in 1 day. A biologist says this weakens the region's genetic diversity.
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Colorado IT office rehires 15 of 173 laid-off state workers, says overhaul will save at least $6M
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Colorado wants tougher air pollution limits for state's only oil refinery
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US strikes Colorado River deal with Mexico
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2 more bears killed in Colorado, including 1 that charged deputies as witnesses watched
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Littwin: You can draw a straight line from 9/11 to the loss of faith in Donald Trump’s world today
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Aurora Water set to buy up more historic farm water in Lower Arkansas Valley
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The opioid crisis is breaking hearts in Colorado -- and that's forcing doctors to make tough choices
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Colorado’s retired police and firefighters are still waiting for benefits approved in 2014
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New center in Lyons for teens, young adults honors Christian Glass
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Colorado judge hikes Barry Morphew’s bond to $10M
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Former CBI scientist Missy Woods sentenced to prison in DNA scandal
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The journey from farm to table is becoming more unpredictable. It takes a flexible chef to keep local food on the menu.
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Colorado faces a federal oil and gas leasing fire sale. One man on a Moffat County mountain is fighting back.
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10 moves in 4 months: Following one homeless couple’s endless migration around Denver
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2 rural Colorado schools serving many low-income students have made gains in reading and math. Here’s how.
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Opinion: The Colorado Option is failing to meet the needs of small businesses for healthcare coverage
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Manny Rutinel resigns from Colorado legislature to focus on pivotal congressional race
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Climber dies after falling from Castle Peak near Aspen
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New housing development opens in Broomfield for people with disabilities, but demand far exceeds available units
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Clean energy driving good jobs, growth on Eastern Plains, study says
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Can a Democrat flip Colorado’s reddest seat? Eileen Laubacher is trying.
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Volunteers are on the hunt for one of Colorado's most adorable animals before climate change erases them
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Tiny Branson rallied for a football field of dreams -- and scored big
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A 643-mile bike race across Colorado draws adventurers from around the West. But what are they really seeking?
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Nicolais: Waymo launches Denver service — and its campaign to change minds
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Carman: Trump’s campaign of retribution is coming for all of us
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In "Out of Body" a ghost checks in on his former girlfriend
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Itinerant Chris Vanjonack found change made short story collection possible
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Old Firehouse Books suggests titles from horror, fantasy, nonfiction
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Colorado’s accidental climatologist taps 52 years of daily winter weather reports to confirm a troubling trend
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Colorado just made it easier to get a COVID vaccine this year
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Lauren Boebert’s son will spend at least 20 nights in jail
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Colorado-wide student protest against ICE turns violent in Denver
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After “suspicious” dropout, judge lets Colorado Libertarians pick new secretary of state candidate
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Aspen Acres, Gold Mountain fire communities will get federal aid for recovery
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Colorado has killed 294 bears this year, more than 3 times the number killed last year
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Climber dies in Maroon Bells wilderness, recovery planned for Tuesday
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Are the 2 tallest buildings in Colorado Springs in foreclosure?
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Colorado’s bats live in surprising places. Biologists, and volunteer observers, are trying to find them.
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Amy Redford says Sundance connects Colorado filmmakers in an isolated industry
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"What'd I Miss?": ICE's shocking news
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Drew Litton: Changing seasons
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Jared Polis, Joe Neguse ask feds to stop wild horse helicopter roundups in Colorado
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Watch: Colorado wildlife crews clear logjam on Arkansas River ahead of Labor Day recreation
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Jared Polis appoints Ken Salazar to resolve San Luis Valley battle over billionaire’s ranch
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What to do in Colorado this week: Free music and fresh murals on East Colfax in Aurora
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At Denver’s parched Riverside Cemetery, a plan emerges to transform the landscape without water
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Can you taste the difference in Colorado towns’ tap water? Neither can I. But I judged them anyway.
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What comes next for the Arkansas River after a massive sewage spill?
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Calculate how your Colorado income tax bill would change if Amendment 87 passes
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Opinion: Colorado has a $30 million-a-month table tennis problem
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CPW defends citation for hunter who mistook — and fatally shot —collared wolf for coyote
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What will it take to fix Sloan’s Lake? $50 million.
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Xcel’s push for fast decision on power line path is rejected by Colorado Supreme Court
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New evidence shows Boulder climate lab was dismantled in act of political reprisal, lawsuit alleges
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Letters warn 377,000 Coloradans of new work requirements to keep Medicaid
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Opinion: While Colorado and the West burn, Washington rearranges org charts
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Colorado voters will be asked in November to amend state constitution, impose graduated income tax system
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Latino support for Trump has cratered in Colorado’s highly competitive 8th Congressional District
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Waymo will offer public rides in Denver starting Tuesday
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This western Colorado town once had sundown laws, study finds
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Why do 2 Colorado towns have the same person running their chambers of commerce?
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Opinion: Colorado’s governor is betting on math. Teachers are ready to meet him there.
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Conservative-backed redistricting measure makes Colorado ballot
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Despite growing super El Niño, Colorado's winter forecast remains uncertain
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BLM will offer parcels near Aurora Reservoir for oil and gas drilling
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4.25M gallon sewage spill flows down valley from Pueblo into John Martin Reservoir
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Did nearly half of people living illegally in the US enter with valid visas?
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Colorado voters will be asked to redirect sporting goods sales tax revenue to conservation and wildfire restoration
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Manny Rutinel, formerly a vegan animal activist, shows he’s moved on with taco truck meat and greet
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Edgewater tested a new Colorado law that changed how much tipped workers are paid. Here’s what's happened so far.
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Peter Moore: How dry we are
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How memories were made at county fairs in northeastern Colorado this summer
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Nicolais: Denver Mayor Mike Johnston needs to find some campaign urgency before it's too late
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In "Appraisals," a farm couple struggles as recession tests their marriage
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At crux of complex issues, Claire Boyles focused on her characters
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The Bookies Bookstore suggests titles full of obits, sorcery, angst
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Colorado Sun takes top public service award, 26 other prizes at journalism awards ceremony
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What’s Working: Dustin Peyser built a chamber of commerce from scratch in Timnath. Then Timnath’s neighbor asked him to run its chamber.
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Opinion: Killing wolves in Colorado is not management, and it’s not a solution for anyone
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4.25 million gallons of raw sewage taints Arkansas River after Pueblo city accident
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Colorado voters will decide if ballot measures should be written at an 8th grade reading level
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Front Range voters will be asked to approve sales tax hike to pay for train between Fort Collins and Pueblo
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Front Range voters will be asked to approve sales tax hike to pay for train between Fort Collins and Pueblo
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Bear attacks Colorado woman in her home, highlighting “extraordinary bear year”
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Did Dolly Parton play at Red Rocks in Colorado?
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Should Denver rip the train tracks from Welton Street in Five Points?
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Colorado receives $44M railway safety grant days before woman is struck by train in Grand County
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E-bike injuries are on the rise among kids, concerning Colorado doctors and police
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Jim Morrissey: Un-bear-able FOMO
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Drew Litton: Premature panic
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"What'd I Miss?": Election consequences
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Arkansas River logjam blocks popular rafting and fishing area
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Hundreds of thousands of Colorado kids missed more than 10% of school last year
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Colorado road funding ballot measure will be pulled following deal reached with state lawmakers
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A near-total lunar eclipse will turn the moon red over Colorado. Here’s how to catch the show.
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What to do in Colorado this week: A John Denver ballet in Aspen
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Tempers flare in southern Colorado as popular museum requests nearly $1M in taxpayer support
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4 largest ski resort companies are a “cartel” scheming to raise prices, Colorado lawsuit alleges
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Jeff Hurd is touting his disagreements with Trump amid a reelection bid that looks increasingly competitive
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Polis pardons 29 people in 2nd round of clemency this year
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Voters will decide whether to require people to verify their identity on Colorado ballots with social security, driver’s license numbers
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Denver Water approves Oct. 1 ban on lawn watering, threatening fines
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Colorado will get nearly $615M as Meta reaches $17B settlement with states over teen social media addiction
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What the US Supreme Court’s ruling on Trump’s order restricting mail voting means for Colorado
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New trails at a state park in southern Colorado are “a huge piece of the puzzle” in reviving nearby town
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Can third-party candidates gain traction in Colorado? Maybe not, but it’s not stopping them from trying.
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Most Colorado universities haven't decided how to respond to Trump administration's free speech letter
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Renters in this western Colorado town were almost displaced. Here’s how a public-private partnership kept them home.
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Loveland artist donates Thomas Jefferson statue to Trump’s Rose Garden remodel
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Colorado keeps 4.2M acres roadless as Trump administration opens much of the West
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Are you a Colorado high school student wanting to report, edit or take photos? Apply to our workshop.
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Colorado is eager for Sundance. But how much has it done for indie films?
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Opinion: Colorado wildlife caught in a “Precrime” dystopia deserve better from state officials
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Nevada sues in federal court to block Colorado River cuts
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Colorado requests aid for Aspen Acres, Gold Mountain fires from Trump administration
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Meet Colorado’s chunkiest alpine residents and pick your fave to support research during Fat Marmot Week
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climate_change
Wildlife Conservation
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What is the 10 a.m. rule? Controversial firefighting strategy could be back.
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The Trump administration upended how we fight wildfires. Then came the West’s worst fire season in years.
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Wildfire Management Policy
Government Reorganization
Environmental Impact of Fire Suppression
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Did 70% of Trump tax cut recipients earn less than $100,000?
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Nothing in Tina Peters’ parole stops her from working in elections again
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Election Integrity
Executive Power and Political Pressure
Parole and Legal Restrictions
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Wild horse helicopter roundups in Colorado this summer are costing the federal government $900k
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Wildlife management
Federal Spending
Animal rights
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Standardized test results make Colorado schools look bad. There’s more to the story.
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Standardized Testing Validity
Educational Accountability
Student Literacy Rates
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PHOTOS: The charm of Colorado hummingbirds
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Littwin: The world was crazy enough before Tina Peters’ reported job offer
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Election Integrity
Political accountability
Executive Clemency
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Nicolais: Colorado’s four seasons go up in smoke
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40%
climate_change
Environmental Degradation
Regional Water Crisis
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"Borderlands": For Ken Salazar, home formed the foundation of hope for America
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Land Stewardship vs. Exploitation
Cultural Identity and Heritage
Political Leadership and Localism
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Ken Salazar sees diversity representing "our unique American superpower"
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Immigration and Border Security
National Identity and Diversity
Political polarization
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Explore Books recommends three life-affirming titles
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Bear knocks over and bites South Platte angler, is tracked down and euthanized
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691 words
10%
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What’s Working: Colorado’s slow job growth doesn’t mean no one is hiring
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Colorado Labor Market
Employment Trends
Corporate Hiring and Layoffs
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Essay: Even the dogs struggle with western Colorado’s dog days of summer
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Climate/Weather
Rural Life
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3 downstream Colorado River states will bear the brunt of water cuts under new 2-year plan
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1151 words
10%
Water Resource Management
Interstate Conflict
Environmental Crisis
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Do Colorado magpies “mob” larger birds of prey?
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Waymo cars will land in Denver "soon." Here's what you should know before hopping in one.
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Technological Innovation
Public safety
Urban Mobility
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Colorado to suspend Medicaid coverage for some gender-affirming care for youth due to new federal rule
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789 words
30%
Federal vs State Authority
Medical Ethics and Gender-Affirming Care
Fiscal Impact of Healthcare Policy
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Beulah water utility sends plea for help to Trump administration after Aspen Acres fire
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30%
Infrastructure Crisis
Federal Aid Process
Political conflict
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Drew Litton: Webb of intrigue
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"What'd I Miss?": "That cop's a plant!"
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Federal judge blocks law that expanded Colorado’s health authority over immigrant detention center
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Legal Dispute over Public Health Authority
Federal vs. State Jurisdiction
Private Contractor Accountability
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Colorado voters will decide whether to cap income tax rate, put “right to hunt and fish” in state constitution
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What to do in Colorado this week: Pattie Gonia, Beats Antique and lots of free art in Breckenridge
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356 words
10%
Local Events and Tourism
Arts and Culture
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Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Denver, Boston and Philadelphia
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424 words
10%
DNC Convention Planning
Democratic Party Strategy
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Colorado residential electric bills will rise $5 per month — about half what Xcel requested
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550 words
20%
Utility Rate Regulation
Consumer Affordability
Corporate vs. Residential Interests
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This spot near Denver has been home to every kind of energy boom, from coal to solar
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Energy Transition
Corporate Sustainability
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How bison ranchers in one Colorado community are producing quality protein for people in need
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20%
Food Insecurity
Sustainable Agriculture
Philanthropy
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A judge told Xcel it couldn’t condemn a farmer’s land. Now the utility is headed to the state Supreme Court.
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20%
Eminent Domain vs. Private Property Rights
Clean Energy Infrastructure Development
Corporate Bad Faith
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Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and Colorado Parks and Wildlife sign long-awaited agreement on wolf reintroduction
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574 words
10%
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Opinion: Colorado has new rural healthcare dollars, but it still needs more hands at the bedside
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901 words
20%
Rural Healthcare Workforce Shortage
Healthcare Technology and Flexible Staffing
Public Policy and Funding Allocation
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Families of 4 Colorado dairy farm workers file wrongful death lawsuit
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725 words
20%
Corporate Negligence
Workplace Safety
Legal Accountability
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Colorado sues operator of Aurora immigrant detention center to enforce tuberculosis order
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792 words
30%
Public Health vs. Corporate Autonomy
State vs. Federal Jurisdiction
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Deputy tried to serve civil papers to Deion Sanders at Colorado practice, but coach was unavailable
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Colorado’s youngest readers are accelerating while older peers struggle, CMAS results show
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Educational Achievement
Pandemic Recovery
Educational Inequality
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Operator of Aurora immigrant detention center fails to comply with state tuberculosis order
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10%
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Gabe Evans isn’t shying away from Trump as he runs for reelection in Colorado’s most competitive congressional district
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Political Alignment and Risk
Economic Impact of Federal Policy
Electoral Viability in Competitive Districts
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Colorado already has more than 100 film festivals. Can they tap into the Sundance glow?
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10%
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Fast-drying lakes mean unrestricted fishing in Colorado. Here's why.
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10%
Environmental Crisis
Water Resource Management
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Littwin: When does the war in Iran, now in its sixth month, finally become a forever war?
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US-Iran conflict
Trump administration leadership
Military Readiness and Morale
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Victor Marx’s rise exposes Colorado GOP infighting
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20%
GOP Internal Conflict
Candidate Credibility
Colorado Political Landscape
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Proposed changes to rules that protect historic sites ignite pushback in Colorado
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Invasive, insatiable mudsnails hit Carter Lake as Larimer County braces for more
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Colorado ballot questions, meant to keep special interests in check, are increasingly created by them
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“Kingdom of Breck” campaign launches new resort-focused marketing strategy for Vail Resorts
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Hickenlooper denied answers on tuberculosis during visit to Aurora immigrant detention center
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Fort Morgan meatpackers vote “yes” on Cargill contract to end 89-day labor lockout
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925 words
20%
Labor Relations
Economic Impact on Local Community
Industry Market Trends
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Colorado got a rain dump. Did it help?
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735 words
20%
Water scarcity
Climate Change/Weather Patterns
Public Resource Management
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80-year-old man killed in Beulah flash flood. More rain threatens Colorado burn scars this week.
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Colorado’s bears are hungry. And they’re dining in town.
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10%
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Do N95 masks protect against ozone?
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Ruins of lost towns are reemerging as Colorado’s reservoirs shrink
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20%
Environmental and Social Cost of Infrastructure
Western Water Rights and Management
Local History and Heritage
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Nicolais: Trump’s retribution hits a road block in Colorado courts
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Executive Overreach
Political Retribution
Democratic Erosion
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As rapidly aging Colorado confronts social isolation, DU students join nationwide effort to bridge the gap
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Intergenerational Connection
Elderly Social Isolation
Student Volunteerism
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Littwin: A “smoking-gun” email linking Trump directly to his war on Colorado has a federal judge fuming
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1175 words
80%
Executive Overreach
Political Retaliation
Democratic Norms
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Carman: What’s a little explosive diarrhea among friends?
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872 words
70%
Corporate Influence on Regulation
Public Health Infrastructure
Political accountability
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Out West Books suggests tales of family struggle, mystery and a road novel
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1025 words
10%
Literature Recommendations
Local Colorado Business
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Repeal of Roe, toxic politics inspired Ian Patterson's latest speculative fiction
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1923 words
30%
Bodily Autonomy
Gender Politics
Speculative Fiction as Social Critique
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"Fruits of Our Labor" imagines a society rocked by parthenogenetic birth
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2944 words
50%
Reproductive Rights
Gender Power Dynamics
Political polarization
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What’s Working: As Colorado’s minimum wage heads higher in 2027, some impact shows up in the data
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2091 words
10%
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Silverman: Ward Churchill was wrong about many things, but not everything
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934 words
40%
Academic Integrity
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Political Evolution
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A new Colorado law tougher on people who feed bears took effect this week. Here's what it does.
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Drought stinks and you can smell it in Cañon City’s water
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1022 words
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Is El Niño causing Colorado’s summer heat wave?
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Colorado relaunching e-bike rebate lottery for $1,000 off, starting Aug. 24
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374 words
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Denver Water backs wildfire and water protection ballot initiative
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802 words
0%
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Drew Litton: Broncos dealt early blow
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53 words
0%
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Jim Morrissey: Kicking the phone habit
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53 words
0%
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"What'd I Miss?": Doggone it
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71 words
0%
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Colorado demands answers on tuberculosis at Aurora immigrant detention facility with new health order
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What to do in Colorado this week: Denver’s annual Shakespeare in the Park
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Hiker count on Colorado 14ers falls to 10-year low. And that’s fine.
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664 words
10%
Environmental Sustainability
Data Accuracy in Tourism
Outdoor Recreation Trends
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Why firefighters in Colorado tried to save firewood during a summer wildfire
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1636 words
30%
Tribal Sovereignty and Co-stewardship
Environmental Management
Political Impact on Agency Policy
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Cargill meatpackers in Fort Morgan expected to take another vote on contract they rejected
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1332 words
20%
Labor Dispute
Economic hardship
Corporate Power vs. Worker Rights
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New Colorado rideshare safety provisions take effect
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Another lawsuit threatens to upend Colorado’s recycling expansion
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676 words
20%
Constitutional rights
Corporate Influence vs. Small Business
Environmental Regulation
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A southwestern Colorado nonprofit is teaching Indigenous students to build needed water systems
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749 words
20%
Philanthropy
Indigenous Rights and Infrastructure
Vocational Education
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Drop in winter spending in Colorado mountain towns has communities cutting budgets
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880 words
10%
Economic Diversification
Tourism Dependency
Climate and Infrastructure Impact
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Littwin: Are Dems really going all in on Colorado midterms? You can’t blame them for wishcasting.
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1307 words
70%
Colorado Midterm Election Prospects
Donald Trump's Fitness for Office
Vaccine Policy and Public Health
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Colorado drill test finds clean energy pay dirt — 1,000 feet under high school football field
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570 words
10%
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Get to know George Markert, Victor Marx’s running mate in Colorado’s gubernatorial race
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1015 words
30%
Government accountability
Public safety
Political Outsider Narrative
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Lauren Boebert’s son charged with sexual exploitation
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313 words
10%
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Colorado hunter thought wolf shot and killed in January was a coyote
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355 words
20%
Wildlife management
Environmental Advocacy
Legal Accountability
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5 teen boys dead after car drives off cliff in Grand Junction, authorities say
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It’s not just a race, it’s a route: Running the “Softrock 100” from Silverton to Telluride and back
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10%
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Are heat domes becoming more common in North America?
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PHOTOS: Tribal blessings celebrate Colorado's 150th birthrday from atop Mount Blue Sky
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20%
Colorado Statehood Anniversary
Indigenous Recognition and Land History
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Drones that can go 60 mph, knock down an active shooter being tested at Colorado school
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1331 words
40%
School Safety Technology
Active Shooter Response
Privatization of Security
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The last rodeo: Why this bucking stock contractor is hanging up her hat
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1917 words
10%
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Nicolais: Victor Marx’s new campaign finance scheme looks like a con job. He could get caught in his own trap
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1338 words
70%
Campaign Finance Legality
Candidate Integrity
Legal Accountability
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Littwin: A good word for Fauci’s contempt of Congress charge? Contemptuous.
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1330 words
70%
Political Persecution
Scientific Integrity vs. Partisanship
Executive Accountability
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From "Empire and Frontier," epic battles pit colonial powers in King William's War
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20%
Colonial Warfare
Military Tactics
Anglo-French Conflict
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Family ties led Samuel Marquis to write a companion historical work
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2805 words
40%
Colonial American History
Indigenous-European Relations
American Identity and Pluralism
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Poor Richard's Books suggests two mysteries, an ode to queer bookstores
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940 words
20%
Literary Recommendations
LGBTQ+ History
Local Business Promotion
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What’s Working: How Justice Ramos turned need into entrepreneurship for kids in Cortez and on the Navajo Nation
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20%
Community Development
Regional Economic Issues
Government Policy Critique
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Colorado health authorities continue to be blocked from investigating tuberculosis case at Aurora ICE facility
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774 words
20%
Public Health vs. Private Corporate Interests
Government Jurisdictional Conflict
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Blue Mesa, the largest reservoir in Colorado, is a quarter full. What are officials doing about it?
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1409 words
20%
Water scarcity
Environmental Management
Infrastructure Crisis
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Do N95 masks filter pollution from wildfires?
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0%
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Glenwood Springs leaders vote to sue landlord of ICE detention center in state court
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10%
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Drew Litton: Homebuilding priorities
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0%
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"What'd I Miss?": Same old song
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71 words
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Jalapeños at Chipotle and Qdoba tied to salmonella outbreak in Colorado
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526 words
10%
Public Health Outbreaks
Food Safety
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Colorado voters will decide whether to put “right to natural gas” in state constitution
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208 words
10%
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Colorado kills 2nd yearling wolf in less than 2 months after it kills calves in Jackson and Grand counties
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412 words
10%
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A Colorado community is using local zoning rules to try to push ICE out
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1863 words
30%
Local Governance vs. Federal Supremacy
Immigration Enforcement Ethics
Municipal Zoning Law
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Colorado regulators take swipe at Xcel Energy's claims that increases aren't that impactful
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356 words
20%
Regulatory oversight
Economic Metrics
Utility Rate Affordability
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Colorado River hits "bleak" new low in Palisade, straining water supplies for fish and farms
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828 words
20%
Environmental Crisis
Water Rights Management
Ecological Conservation
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Opinion: Democracy works best when all Colorado voices are heard, lobbyists included
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698 words
40%
first amendment rights
Campaign Finance Reform
Professional Identity and Ethics
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Gunnison County sheriff vows to end cooperation and communication with ICE
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30%
Local Autonomy vs. Federal Authority
Human Rights and Due Process
Public Safety and Law Enforcement Ethics
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National Democrats see a path toward winning all 8 of Colorado’s congressional districts in 2026
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10%
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9 Colorado counties keep soaring above federal ozone limits, risking fresh sanctions
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993 words
20%
Environmental Regulation Compliance
Government accountability
Public Health Crisis
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A cloud-seeding company claims it added 2 billion gallons of water in Utah. Experts have their doubts.
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1991 words
20%
Water Security
climate_change
Scientific Validity vs. Commercial Claims
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Littwin: Imagine being Trump when Jeanine Pirro told him the naked truth about the Reflecting Pool
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80%
Political Corruption
Legal Misconduct
Trump Administration Failures
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Federal judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit against Colorado over voter rolls
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458 words
20%
Voter Privacy vs. Election Integrity
Federal vs. State Authority
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Smoke across Colorado from Pacific Northwest fires expected to last a few days
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Colorado’s new wolf conservation manager inherits a growing program — and a lot of uncertainty
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882 words
10%
Wildlife Conservation
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Government Administration
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Cargill workers in Fort Morgan reject tentative contract to end lockout
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306 words
20%
Labor Dispute
Corporate Power vs. Worker Rights
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How Aurora Water uses surveillance tech to crack down on lawn-watering violations
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1377 words
20%
Water Conservation
Surveillance vs. Privacy
climate_change
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Helicopter roundup of wild horses begins in northwestern Colorado as temperatures near 100
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940 words
20%
Wildlife Management vs. Animal Rights
Environmental Impact of Overpopulation
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Colorado’s youth mental health corps improves student attendance and behavior
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20%
youth mental health
National Service Programs
Workforce Development
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Opinion: Colorado needs smarter permitting to meet our state’s energy needs, and Gov. Polis can make a difference quickly
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857 words
20%
Energy Infrastructure
Bipartisanship
Regulatory Reform
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Environmentalists can sue Suncor for its Commerce City pollution if they can prove it, US Appeals Court rules
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30%
Environmental Justice
Corporate accountability
Legal Standing/Judicial Review
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Background checks for firearm purchases set a record in July ahead of new Colorado gun law taking effect
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493 words
10%
Gun Control Legislation
Government Administrative Response
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Aurora police officer indicted on murder charge in 2025 shooting that killed a 37-year-old Black man
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694 words
20%
Police accountability
Due Process
Use of Force
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Aurora ICE detention center worker arrested in shooting of protester
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10%
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Leadville 100 run and bike races forced to chart new courses to avoid wildfire
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785 words
20%
Economic Impact of Tourism
Crisis Management
Community Resilience
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Colorado Democrats flip on Israel aid, reflecting larger divide within the party
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20%
Intra-party Democratic Conflict
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Colorado electoral politics
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Gunnison Valley answers annual call to help their neighbors fight cancer — even for reluctant recipients
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30%
Community Solidarity
Philanthropic Impact
Human Interest/Resilience
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Fishing closures are becoming routine in Colorado, throughout the West as record heat warms rivers
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770 words
10%
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Do solar plants require backup from fossil fuels?
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188 words
10%
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Do half of US adults under 30 live with their parents?
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0%
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Is it legal to store an unsecured handgun in a car in Colorado?
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0%
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Can landlords in Colorado wait up to 60 days to return security deposits?
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0%
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Old Firehouse Books sets the table with action-packed fiction titles
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0%
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Heather Hansman's search for heroes intersected everything about the outdoors
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1275 words
10%
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In "Fierce Country," following a rafting icon through Crystal rapids in Grand Canyon
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1243 words
20%
Adventure and Danger
Female Pioneers in Outdoors
Grand Canyon Geography
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Jim Morrissey: For the state that has everything
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Drew Litton: A slight upgrade
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53 words
0%
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Peter Moore: Our data centers have a drinking problem
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299 words
80%
Environmental Impact of AI
Technological addiction
Water scarcity
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Pity the lonely brook trout: How to stop an invasion with this one genetic trick
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1698 words
30%
Environmental Conservation
Genetic Engineering in Wildlife Management
Invasive Species Control
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The history of adobe in southern Colorado stretches back well beyond 150 years
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2842 words
20%
Cultural Heritage
Historical Revisionism
Sustainable Architecture
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With their fruit crops obliterated by freeze, these Colorado growers are forced to flex their business muscles to survive
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2025 words
10%
Agricultural Economic Loss
Climate Impact on Farming
Labor Vulnerability
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On an Aurora golf course, young caddies learn confidence, communication — and how to handle a paycheck
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20%
Social Mobility
Youth Mentorship
Financial Literacy
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One Boulder couple's response to climate change: Grow trees, lots of trees, and give them away
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2315 words
20%
climate_change
Individual Agency
Environmental Conservation
Community Stewardship
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Carman: It’s not easy being green in Denver during a historic drought
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1021 words
60%
Urban vs. Rural Conflict
Environmental Crisis
Water Conservation Ethics
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Nicolais: Jessica Killin is killing it in her run for Congress
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1063 words
40%
Colorado 5th Congressional District Election
Candidate Viability
US Political Polarization
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Littwin: If you want to understand Jared Polis’ midlife crisis, I’ve got a bunch of readers ready to help
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1667 words
50%
Political Instability of Jared Polis
Critique of the GOP and MAGA
Ideological Polarization
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Negotiations resume nearly 70 days after Cargill meatpackers were locked out over a new contract
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1354 words
20%
Labor Dispute
Economic Impact
Corporate Strategy
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Colorado ranked top state for education by publication, even as students lag in reading and math
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1006 words
20%
Educational Achievement vs. Proficiency Gap
State Government Performance
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10 of our favorite uniquely Colorado things
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30%
Colorado State Pride
Tourism and Recreation
Regional Identity
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Sundance needs 2,000 volunteers to run its inaugural fest in Boulder. Could you be one?
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10%
Volunteer Recruitment
Sundance Film Festival Logistics
Boulder Transition
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Fort Morgan meatpackers reach tentative agreement with Cargill to end nearly 70-day lockout
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434 words
10%
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A weed-killing drone is helping protect Colorado's wild turkey habitat
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10%
Technological Innovation
Environmental Conservation
Wildlife management
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Colorado sees another record year for tourism, despite slowing growth in spending and visitation
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1341 words
30%
Economic Decline
Underfunding of Tourism Marketing
Tourism Industry Sustainability
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Victor Marx dinged for campaign finance violations
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605 words
20%
Campaign Finance Compliance
Political accountability
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Voters in Colorado Springs’ congressional district may elect a Democrat for the first time, poll shows
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20%
Electoral Competitiveness
Democratic Momentum
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Greg Lopez qualifies for November ballot as unaffiliated candidate in Colorado’s gubernatorial race
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397 words
20%
Candidate Credibility
political_affiliation
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Doubled water bills bring politics to a boil in the Pinto Bean Capital of the World
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1366 words
30%
Rural vs. Urban/Federal Conflict
Municipal Infrastructure Crisis
Community Resilience
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What to do in Colorado this week: Birthday pancakes in Denver for Colorado Day
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Heavy rain sparks dangerous flooding in Colorado wildfire burn scars
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“The Casual Enormity of Adam Palmer” details the impact of the Eagle father, athlete and community leader
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1123 words
40%
Hagiography
Environmental Sustainability
Community Leadership
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50 years after Colorado’s famous fourteener climb, a new generation heads for the summits
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1035 words
10%
State Identity and Heritage
Environmental Stewardship
Inclusivity and Diversity
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Aspen Snowmass hopes to battle warmer winters by storing snow. Here's how.
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1762 words
20%
Climate Adaptation
Water Conservation
Ski Industry Economics
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Supercharged bubbles are threatening Lake Powell’s dam. Federal officials are battling to sustain water levels.
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3220 words
20%
Water Security
Infrastructure Vulnerability
Climate change impacts
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Denver Water’s 1.5 million customers are falling way short of drought-cutting goals
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1249 words
20%
Water scarcity
climate_change
Urban vs. Suburban Responsibility
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Colorado town sued over ICE detention center
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690 words
30%
Zoning and Land Use Law
Immigration Detention Policy
Local vs Federal Authority
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International adoptions by Colorado families have dropped to lowest on record
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931 words
20%
International Adoption Decline
Bureaucratic Barriers
Child Welfare and Trafficking Prevention
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Does Colorado law allow immigration arrests at courthouses?
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231 words
0%
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Here's how to prepare for a wildfire in Colorado
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0%
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Hoping to hike, fish, boat or camp in Colorado this summer? Find out how drought and wildfires can impact plans.
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Public Safety and Regulation
Recreational Impact
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An “absolutely insane” six weeks at the Durango Airtanker Base that supports firefighting across the West
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Data center fees, special trust, sod tax could help raise $20B to protect water supply in Colorado
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Victor Marx selects fellow Marine veteran as running mate in Colorado governor’s race
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Political Campaigning
Candidate Qualifications
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Everything you need to know about the new federal report on the Colorado River's future
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Interstate Political Conflict
Environmental Crisis
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Helicopter was unable to rescue firefighters in deadly Colorado wildfire due to heavy smoke, report finds
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Colorado turns 150 years young today. Happy sesquicentennial to the Centennial State.
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Civic Celebration
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10 Colorado trains and trams that speak to our history
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Colorado State History
Regional Travel
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10 Colorado drinks to toast 150 years of state history
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Colorado Lifestyle
Tourism and Local Business
Alcohol and Social Culture
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Geologic wonders and ample wildlife: 10 public parks that are quintessential Colorado
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Environmental Conservation
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10 Colorado mining trails and tours that help explain 150 years of state history
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Colorado State History
Mining Industry Legacy
Tourism and Landmarks
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Our 10 favorite places in Colorado to see music, theater and the performing arts
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Colorado Cultural Heritage
Tourism and Arts Promotion
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10 Colorado sporting events that speak to Colorado’s outdoors culture
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Colorado State Pride
Outdoor Recreation and Tourism
Regional Heritage
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10 Colorado museums and works of art that add style to 150 years of state history
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Colorado Arts and Culture
Tourism and Regional Exploration
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To celebrate 150 years of statehood, we asked readers your favorite things about Colorado. Here is what you said.
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Regional Tourism and Heritage
Community Engagement
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Backers of Colorado’s graduated income tax ballot measure race to collect final voter signatures before Monday deadline
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“Bad ass” wildland firefighter memorialized in Grand Junction
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Government Accountability and Agency Restructuring
Climate Impact on Firefighting
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What’s Working: How Colorado knows 7,322 people found jobs on state’s official job board
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Labor Market Efficiency
Government Service Improvement
Skills Gap
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Colorado women cite cost of living and inequality as top election issues
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Gender Inequality
Economic hardship
Public Policy and Government Support
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Denver-area inflation increases to 5%. Blame energy costs.
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Inflation and Cost of Living
Geopolitical Impact on Energy Prices
Economic inequality
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Northern Water wins some, loses some on its $2.7 billion dams project
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Water Resource Management
Environmental Contamination
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Elizabeth School District cuts ties with Monument education agency that backed a “public Christian school”
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Public Funding Accountability
Separation of Church and State
Educational Governance
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Gov. Polis appoints 3 new Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners after last choices were denied
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Conservation vs. Hunting Interests
Gubernatorial Appointment Power
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Littwin: Why do Dems still support scandal-roiled Graham Platner in Maine? Ask yourself what choice they have.
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Political Pragmatism vs. Ethics
Democratic Party Strategy
Judicial Appointments
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With no deal in sight, Colorado road funding spat may be headed to voters in November
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Fiscal Responsibility vs. Infrastructure Investment
Legislative Authority vs. Voter Initiative
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First came the robots. Then came the cameras. That's when this Colorado mountain town had enough.
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Privacy vs. Security
Government Transparency
Small Town Politics
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Colorado foster kids are getting new rights about pronouns, religious freedom and physical punishment
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Foster Care Reform
Child Welfare Rights
Family Reunification
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West Nile virus season is here. This Colorado climber’s story shows how everyone needs to take precautions.
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Public Health Warning
Personal Medical Narrative
Environmental Risk Factors
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Wilson: Echoes of the “Summer Of Violence” dance through Denver’s streets
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Community Violence Intervention
Political accountability
Racial Stereotypes
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Opinion: A challenge we must confront is too many Colorado students still struggle to read well after third grade
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K-12 Education Policy
Literacy Rates
Colorado Gubernatorial Leadership
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GEO Group sues Colorado over its immigration detention center inspection law
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Legal Authority vs. Human Rights
Corporate accountability
State vs. Federal Jurisdiction
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Tornado watch issued Monday for 12 Colorado counties
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Coroner ID’s 2 prisoners who died in Colorado prison, but officials won't say what killed them
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Are less-thirsty crops a solution to Colorado’s growing water problems?
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Water Conservation
Agricultural Economics
climate_change
Urban-Rural Divide
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Peter Moore: Ex-con seeks job opps in Colorado. Can fudge numbers as nec'y.
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Election Integrity
Political criticism
Judicial/Executive Clemency
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Nicolais: A grieving grandmother helps reform Colorado law to catch parole review errors
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Parole System Reform
Government accountability
Victim Advocacy
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Littwin: A tale of two Colorado gubernatorial debates — one told us too little, the other much too much
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Candidate Viability
Political polarization
Democratic vs Republican Debate Quality
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"Like Snow Before Sun": Jeanne LeJeune prepares for a meeting with the governor
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Out West Books offers titles featuring Colorado authors, characters
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Acadian ancestry led Marianne Sulser to story of displacement that inspired her novel
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Acadian Diaspora
Historical Trauma
Author Interview
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Watch: The Colorado Sun discusses childcare at Colorado SunFest 2026
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Childcare Affordability
Public Policy Comparison
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Watch: The Colorado Sun discusses the challenges and solutions for an aging population at Colorado SunFest 2026
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Where the 3 Republicans running to be Colorado’s next governor stand on the top issues
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Colorado needed more specialized schools. Now this one is facing scrutiny for restraining students.
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Student Safety and Rights
Institutional accountability
Regulatory oversight
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What’s Working: Colorado teens take different path to summer jobs — networking, entrepreneurship and asking a CEO
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Youth Employment Crisis
Economic Impact of AI
Professional Networking
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Watch: The future of public service at Colorado SunFest 2026
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Watch: AI leaders discuss technology in every day life at Colorado SunFest 2026
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Watch: The Colorado Sun discusses the 2026 Legislative Session
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Latest Colorado River proposal is disappointing, some officials say. Here’s why.
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Water Rights Conflict
Federal vs State Governance
Environmental Policy Stability
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Why Taiwan moved its regional “consulate” to Denver — and what it hopes to accomplish here
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Taiwan-US Diplomatic Relations
Geopolitical Security
Economic Cooperation
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From Arvada to the world: Colorado leads the nation's growth of disc golf courses
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Utah’s richest man wants Vail Resorts to sell him the nation’s largest ski area
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Corporate Governance and Capital Allocation
Local Community vs. Corporate Ownership
Ski Industry Business Models
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Has the water in Denver’s Sloan’s Lake killed fish?
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Colorado’s K-9 cops like chew toys, scratches and keeping black bears alive
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Wildlife management
Law Enforcement K-9s
Human-Wildlife Conflict
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A pharmaceutical company is trying to block Colorado’s first-in-the-nation drug price cap in court
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Judicial Competence
Healthcare Affordability vs. Patent Law
Policy Legacy of Gov. Jared Polis
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Drew Litton: Broncos fans focused on the future
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Jim Morrissey: A gubernatorial candidate who goes by the book
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"What'd I Miss?": Sorting out the Jan. 6 rioters
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Colorado declares statewide drought emergency
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Government response
Resource Management
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Less than a year ago, Manny Rutinel staked out different positions on healthcare, student debt and fracking
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Political Consistency
Candidate Credibility
Democratic Primary Dynamics
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Visits to Colorado ski resorts collapsed in 2025-26 with the steepest annual decline in decades
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Economic Impact of Climate/Weather
U.S.-Canada Political Relations
Ski Industry Business Models
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Colorado appeals court reverses convictions of 2 former paramedics in 2019 death of Elijah McClain
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Legal Procedure and Due Process
Police Brutality and Medical Malpractice
Social Justice
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What to do in Colorado this week: Pride parades and doggy drag shows in Denver and beyond
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Xcel Energy customers may be hit with the largest electric rate increase ever
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Utility Rate Hikes
Corporate vs. Consumer Interests
Infrastructure Investment
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife receives two bids for statewide search and rescue management
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Government transparency and funding
Public Safety Risk
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Where the Republican candidates in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District stand on the top issues
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Republican Primary Election
Candidate Policy Positions
Election Integrity
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Owner of one of Colorado’s biggest ranches says her employee killed a wolf
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Wolf Reintroduction Conflict
Government accountability
Livestock Economic Loss
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Colorado governor sets personal veto record in rejecting bills limiting credit card swipe fees, helping firefighters who get cancer
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Small Business vs. Corporate Interests
Public Safety and Worker Protections
Civil Rights and Federal Accountability
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Colorado governor vetoes "surveillance pricing," arbitration and plastic waste reduction bills
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Legislative Vetoes
Consumer Privacy
Environmental Regulation
Gubernatorial authority
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After a grim Colorado ski season, drought is crippling rafting
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Local government and community strain
Economic impact of climate events
Drought and water scarcity
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How one place in Colorado achieved 100% clean energy this spring
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Renewable Energy Transition
Economic Barriers to Infrastructure
Climate Change Initiatives
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10 farms, ranches and markets that help shape Colorado’s agricultural character
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Agricultural Appreciation
Colorado State Identity
Rural vs. Urban Experience
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Where the Democratic candidates for Colorado attorney general stand on the big issues
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Littwin: You think Polis is embarrassed by Tina Peters’ claim she was a victim of retribution?
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Judicial Accountability
Executive Clemency
Election Integrity
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Jared Polis signs bill giving Colorado artists creative control with new business structure
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Legislative Innovation
Artist Rights and Intellectual Property
Economic Structure for Creatives
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Where Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser stand on the issues in Colorado’s Democratic primary for governor
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Colorado officials call for more state actions to combat impacts of drought
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Environmental Crisis
Governmental Response
Agricultural Economic Impact
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Colorado in top pack for renewable energy, with surprising competition
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Renewable Energy Transition
State-level Policy Comparison
Climate Advocacy
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Jared Polis signs bill containing protections for Colorado kids with disabilities even as funding remains up in the air
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Civil Rights Protection
State vs Federal Responsibility
Government Budgeting and Funding
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Opinion: Colorado cannot fix our childcare crisis without fixing teacher pay
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Teacher Compensation
Public Policy Comparison
Economic inequality
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Federal judge blocks breakup of NCAR in Boulder while blasting Trump for enacting political revenge on Colorado
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Judicial Oversight
Political Retribution
Scientific Infrastructure
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Tina Peters released from prison, but cannot leave Colorado without permission from parole officer
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Election Integrity
Judicial and Executive Accountability
Political polarization
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New political players have upended a fragile peace in Colorado’s oil and gas wars
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Environmental Protection vs. Economic Development
Local Government Autonomy
Regulatory Evolution in Colorado
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Where Amanda Gonzalez, Jessie Danielson stand on the issues in Colorado's Democratic primary for secretary of state
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Colorado outdoor recreation office wraps up $3.6 million in federal grants to 50 projects
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Economic Development
Government Grant Efficacy
Outdoor Recreation
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Tina Peters is set for release from prison, but details remain shrouded in secrecy
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Executive Power/Commutation
Election Integrity
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Where John Hickenlooper, Julie Gonzales stand on the issues in Colorado’s Democratic US Senate primary
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Does Fort Collins have a ban on electronic billboards?
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JD Vance tells Air Force Academy graduates to prepare for entirely new era of warfare
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AI in Warfare
Military Readiness
National Security
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It’s summertime, and the readin’ is easy. Fortunately, so is finding an interesting title.
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Literary Promotion
Support for Independent Bookstores
Colorado Authorship
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Littwin: Victor Marx’s interview with Kyle Clark likely to win him MAGA votes
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Republican Party Instability
Candidate Credibility
MAGA Influence
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Nicolais: It takes a village of Colorado nonprofits to help ICE detainees
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Immigration Detention
Nonprofit Advocacy
Human rights
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"Chaos in the Green Zone": From AFA instructor to Iraq war strategist
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Military Bureaucracy and Leadership
Iraq War Strategy
Inter-agency conflict
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Poor Richard's Books suggests titles encompassing bears, sticks, flowers
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Book Recommendations
Nature and Wildlife
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Tom Mowle confronted his past in crafting account of Iraq experience
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Iraq War Military Strategy
Author's Personal Journey
Institutional Dysfunction
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What’s Working: Saving Jamestown’s historic Mercantile, where everybody knows your name
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Community preservation
Gentrification
Local Business Support
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Jared Polis once again vetoes bill that would make it easier for Colorado unions to organize
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Labor Rights vs. Executive Authority
Government Transparency
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Colorado’s race to cut water use off to a slow start
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Water scarcity
Environmental Crisis
Civic Responsibility
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Colorado schools avoid budget squeeze while voters decide future of education funding
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K-12 Education Funding
Colorado State Budgeting
Legislative Policy Decisions
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Where Diana DeGette, Melat Kiros and Wanda James stand on the issues in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District primary
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Will Denver have fewer electric bikes and scooters for rent under its new vendor?
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The clowns are in town for this year’s Denver Fringe Festival
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Shannon Bird and Manny Rutinel try to differentiate in first major debate, but show they are aligned on most major issues
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Democratic Primary Competition
Candidate Policy Comparison
District Demographics and Political Significance
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"What'd I Miss?": Maybe the videos were the first clue
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Drew Litton: Did the Avs turn soft when it counted?
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Opinion: Federal permitting reform for infrastructure projects is essential for Colorado’s economic future
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Federal Regulatory Burden
Economic Competitiveness
Infrastructure Decay
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Jared Polis vetoes bills to regulate social media platforms and charge fees on some video game transactions
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WATCH: Democratic candidate forum for Colorado's 8th Congressional District
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2 Boulder residents sue over city’s use of Flock cameras, citing widespread privacy violations
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Privacy Rights vs. Public Safety
Government Surveillance
Legal Challenges to Police Technology
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What's Happening: Outside Days returns to Denver for a third year
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Colorado Arts and Culture Events
Event Expansion and Urban Impact
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Colorado midwives sue state, saying regulators are making it harder for them to safely do their jobs
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Regulatory Overreach
Maternal Health Access
Professional Discrimination
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Colorado’s primaries are June 30. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates and how to vote.
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Where Shannon Bird and Manny Rutinel stand on the issues in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District primary
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Gross Dam injunction heads back to court after talks stall
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Environmental Protection vs. Infrastructure Development
Climate Change Impact on Water Rights
Legal Procedural Conflict
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Opinion: Colorado’s swipe-fee fix is a big-box gift that would burden small businesses
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Small Business vs. Big-Box Retailers
Consumer Card Benefits
Interchange Fee Regulation
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Colorado overhauls state IT office, lays off 173 employees after negative feedback
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Government efficiency
Public Sector Layoffs
Digital Transformation
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Marine veteran Evan Munsing drops out of 8th Congressional District race
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Democratic Primary Competition
Political Outsider vs. Establishment
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Cargill’s lockout of 1,700 workers stopped beef production, sending ripples through the supply chain
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Labor Dispute
Economic Impact
Corporate vs. Worker Interests
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Cotter Corp claims it is running out of money and can’t post a bond to assure uranium mill cleanup in Cañon City
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Here are 10 festivals and celebrations that define Colorado culture
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Colorado State Identity
Cultural Tourism
Local Traditions
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Colorado mountain town real estate slowing down after heady post-pandemic surge
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Real Estate Market Trends
Economic Impact of Pandemic
Luxury Property Influence
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Why does Colorado have 33,000 pounds of nuclear waste decaying outside of Denver? And other nuclear power questions, answered.
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Nuclear Waste Management
Environmental Safety
Energy Policy Critique
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Littwin: Trump’s problem isn’t just his Iran blunder, but that he somehow thinks he won
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US-Iran conflict
Donald Trump's Foreign Policy
Middle East Diplomacy
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Colorado lunar rover picked by NASA to provide transport for Artemis moon missions
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How can Colorado help kids facing mental health struggles? These teens have ideas for the next governor.
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Youth Mental Health Crisis
Colorado Gubernatorial Policy
Social Media Impact on Adolescents
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How a Colorado woman is making a statement against fast fashion by wearing the same dress for 100 days
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Sustainable Fashion
Minimalism
Consumerism Criticism
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Oil and gas companies drilled and polluted less in 2025, but emissions from each well are rising, Colorado regulators say
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Environmental Impact of Energy Production
Regulatory Compliance
Public Health Risks
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Opinion: Colorado mountain communities need healthy forests as the backdrop to our success
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Wildfire Mitigation
Economic Impact of Winter Recreation
Legislative Advocacy (Fix Our Forests Act)
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A Colorado Springs Army veteran pushes off on a bike ride that could save a life
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Veteran Mental Health
Wounded Warrior Project
Recovery and Resilience
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Pine beetles’ feast on ponderosas accelerated 150% in 2025, state forester reports
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Environmental Crisis
State Government Response
Ecological Loss
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Is it illegal to park in a bike lane in Colorado?
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Peter Moore: It’s time for Colorado’s non-hockey fans to pay attention to Colorado hockey
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Sports Fandom
Colorado Avalanche
NHL Playoffs
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When thrifting isn't thrifty: A look at the market trends making secondhand buying unaffordable
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Wealth inequality
Sustainable Consumption
Community Impact vs. Profit
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Littwin: Trump’s $1.8 billion slush fund even shocks some GOP lawmakers
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Government corruption
Political polarization
Judicial Weaponization
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Nicolais: Polis put election workers and democracy in the crosshairs by commuting Tina Peters' sentence
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Democratic Erosion
Political Betrayal
Rule of Law
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"Wild Ride" launches an equine thriller rooted in mustang controversy
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Animal Rights vs. Government Regulation
Environmental Preservation vs. Industrial Development
Rural Identity and Community Conflict
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Lenore Mitchell's mare named Babe taught family about life, love
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Equine Welfare
Author Promotion
Human-animal bond
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Old Firehouse Books suggests titles on paramours, prairie and persistence
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Literature and Book Recommendations
Local Business Support
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What’s Working: Front Range foreclosures are on the rise
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Golden theater drops ticket prices so more people can see a show during economically challenging time
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Economic Accessibility
Community Support
Arts Management
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Trump administration releases $40 million for historic Colorado River water rights purchase
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Water Rights Acquisition
Federal Funding and Administration Policy
Regional Water Conflict (Western Slope vs. Front Range)
Water Rights Management
Bipartisan Federal Funding
Regional Resource Conflict
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3 Colorado quantum-computing makers swap some equity for $100 million each in federal funding
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Federal Investment in Technology
Economic Development in Colorado
Quantum Computing Commercialization
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Low Arkansas River flows have Colorado rafting outfitters, communities bracing for a rocky summer
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Economic Impact of Climate/Weather
Resource Management and Prioritization
Industry Resilience and Adaptation
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E-bike access to Maroon Bells now will cost riders. Bigger changes could be coming.
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Public land management
Federal vs. Local Governance
Environmental Tourism Impact
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Lost with no documents, immigrants released from ICE’s Aurora detention center rely on nonprofit for help
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Humanitarian crisis in immigration detention
Impact of Trump administration policies
Nonprofit support systems for immigrants
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Did JD Vance say that Tina Peters deserves a federal payout?
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Jim Morrissey: How Polis' clemency plays out
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"What'd I Miss?": The kids are alright
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Colorado senator will bring amendment to stop Trump’s $1.8B compensation fund from paying Tina Peters, others who affected elections
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557 words
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Political Weaponization of Justice
Election Integrity
Legislative Conflict
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Polis signs executive order banning sugary drinks at state functions
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Watch: The Colorado Sun discusses Tina Peters, the 2026 legislative session with Gov. Jared Polis
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What's Happening: A literary festival in the mountains
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Boulder County reverses, allows CEMEX to keep operating kiln
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Environmental Protection vs. Industrial Operation
Administrative Governance and Transparency
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A flash drought in southeastern Colorado primed plains for the Sharpe fire
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A 3-person team tracks ICE activity on the I-70 mountain corridor, alerting the Latino community in real time
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Immigration Enforcement
Humanitarian aid
Community Activism
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How Colorado veterans are harvesting benefits with Goodwill farming program
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Veteran Transition and Support
Agricultural Sustainability
Community Development
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Colorado’s rural teacher pipeline programs will likely skirt funding cuts in state budget
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Rural Education Crisis
State Budgetary Conflict
Teacher Recruitment and Retention
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Legislature will try again to lower homeowners insurance rates by funding hail-resistant roofs
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Nexstar asks states, including Colorado, for $150M bond to cover damages from order slowing merger with Tegna
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Antitrust and Market Competition
Local Journalism Quality
Corporate Financial Risk
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Opinion: Youth mental health must be a defining issue for Colorado’s next governor
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Youth Mental Health Crisis
Political Advocacy/Gubernatorial Election
Social media regulation
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Colorado Democrats censure Jared Polis, condemning his release of Tina Peters
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Election Integrity
Political accountability
Judicial Clemency
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Cargill workers reject contract, are shut out from their jobs
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Labor Dispute
Worker Rights vs. Corporate Management
Workplace Surveillance Technology
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Colorado GOP governor primary pits MAGA candidates against establishment favorite
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Candidate Viability
Political Extremism
Legislative Effectiveness
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At bus stops across Durango, these volunteers try to shield families from ICE
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Immigration Enforcement vs. Human Rights
Community Activism
Government accountability
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10 Colorado mountain adventures to celebrate 150 years of statehood
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30%
Colorado State Pride
Outdoor Recreation and Tourism
Environmental Stewardship
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30 years ago, a landmark Supreme Court decision bolstered LGBTQ+ rights — and changed Colorado’s “Hate State” reputation
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LGBTQ+ rights
Judicial Activism
Culture War
Religious Freedom
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Littwin: Trump dumps Boebert, Bennet dumps Polis as the Colorado political world continues to churn
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1409 words
60%
Political Loyalty
Executive Power Abuse
Trump vs. GOP Allies
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Jared Polis says Colorado needs a new prison ASAP, even as crime has fallen. How did we get here?
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Prison Overcrowding
Criminal Justice Reform
Executive Accountability
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Jared Polis says his Tina Peters decision "will be remembered fondly," despite growing outrage
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679 words
20%
Executive Clemency and Judicial Fairness
Political Polarization and Election Integrity
Civil Protest and Governance
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Colorado launches $4M emergency tree-cutting project along highways with high risk of wildfire
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Public safety
Environmental Risk Management
Infrastructure Protection
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Colorado governor declares emergency for wildfire burning near Trinidad
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Silver Plume has protected more than 3 acres of land per resident
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565 words
10%
Environmental Conservation
Historical Preservation
Local Governance
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Revegetation bill will shape how Colorado cities buy-and-dry farm water
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905 words
30%
Water Rights Conflict
Rural vs. Urban Interests
Environmental Reclamation
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The six biggest themes of Colorado’s 2026 legislative session
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30%
Intra-party conflict (Democrats)
Bipartisanship
Budgetary Constraints
State vs. Federal policy conflict
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Colorado’s lakes, reservoirs won’t have enough water for most kinds of boating this summer
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1437 words
20%
Environmental Crisis
Economic Impact of Recreation
Water Rights and Resource Management
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Opinion: Colorado’s caucus chaos must go, and we need a practical primary system
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862 words
50%
Election Reform
Democratic Legitimacy
Political polarization
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Colorado records first hantavirus death since 2024. It’s not from the cruise ship.
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555 words
10%
Public Health
Disease Prevention
Epidemiology
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Opinion: Colorado River Basin states could learn from what we developed in Australia
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858 words
30%
Water Rights Reform
Australian Water Model
Federal Intervention
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Drew Litton: DU's hockey's happy place
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Colorado Supreme Court sides with transgender youth in fight against Children’s Hospital Colorado
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1120 words
20%
Legal Conflict between State and Federal Authority
Healthcare Access for Transgender Youth
Institutional Risk vs. Patient Rights
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Colorado lawmakers stopped imposing new fees amid voters’ cost-of-living concerns. They’re now making them optional.
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970 words
20%
Cost of Living
Legislative Strategy
Fiscal policy
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Lawsuit hits Colorado for late air pollution permits at JBS Greeley slaughterhouse
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581 words
10%
Environmental Regulation
Government accountability
Corporate Compliance
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Who’s testing the tap water in Cañon City? Not the agencies responsible for cleaning up the toxic plume from the Cotter Uranium Mill.
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30%
Government Inaction vs. Community Initiative
Environmental Contamination
Public Health Risks
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Northeastern Colorado has a lot to brag about, but also big socioeconomic challenges that will take many hands to solve
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Regional Socio-economic Disparity
Rural-Urban Divide
Agricultural Economic Strength
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Is golf ball-size hail expected to increase due to climate change?
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Erratic winds, steep terrain pose challenge for fire crews fighting wildfire near Trinidad
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Rural Coloradans will not receive federal aid after last year’s historic wildfires, floods
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20%
Federal vs State Responsibility
Economic Impact on Rural Communities
Energy Infrastructure Security
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Town of Campo under mandatory evacuation after Oklahoma wildfire moves into southeastern Colorado
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Littwin: Colorado faces a $1.5 billion budget deficit. Can we really afford to add a prison now?
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50%
Prison Reform vs. Expansion
Colorado State Budget Crisis
Executive Leadership Critique
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Colorado forged American ski mountaineering. The state’s athletes continue to shape skimo’s global future.
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10%
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Former New York Times editor: “We were caught a little flat-footed by this president”
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30%
Media Independence
Journalistic Ethics
Political Influence on Press
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Elbert County effort to block Xcel's $1.7B Power Pathway upended by the PUC
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658 words
10%
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A Denver theater production brings “cold and indifferent” foster care system to the stage
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1390 words
20%
Foster Care System Reform
Arts as Activism
Nonprofit Advocacy
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Colorado nonprofit offers to buy water for fish, a deal that could help farms weather record drought
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753 words
10%
Environmental Conservation
Water Rights and Management
Drought Impact
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If this is sad, we don’t want to be happy: An ice cream story
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30%
Artisanal Exclusivity
Entrepreneurship and Local Business
Mental Health Awareness
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Encontrar cuidado infantil en Colorado es difícil. Aquí tienes una guía para hacerlo más fácil.
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5353 words
20%
Childcare Accessibility
Parental Stress
Regulatory Safety
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Littwin: In reducing Tina Peters’ sentence, Jared Polis taught us where arrogance leads
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1305 words
70%
Judicial Integrity
Political accountability
Executive Overreach
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Nicolais: Lynn Bartels, the beating heart of Colorado politics
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968 words
30%
Journalistic Legacy
Personal Admiration
Decline of Newspaper Industry
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Carman: As inflation soars, Denver restaurateurs are struggling to survive
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895 words
30%
Denver Economic Hardship
Support for Local Business
Restaurant Industry Inflation
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"A Well Too Full": A made-over detective pursues a cold case
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Daniel Ginsberg ends his trilogy with a story of child trafficking
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The Bookies Bookstore suggests books on pups, murder and politics
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888 words
10%
Literature Recommendations
Local Business Promotion
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Opinion: Colorado needs to protect “Freedom” and democracy through wolf reintroduction
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905 words
50%
Wolf Reintroduction
State vs Federal Authority
Conservation Ethics
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Lawmakers pass a note to Polis: Stop spending tax money on new wolves
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1297 words
20%
Fiscal responsibility
Rural vs. Urban Interests
Wildlife management
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Boulder filmmakers’ “The Dark Wizard” explores the tumultuous, inspiring life of Dean Potter
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936 words
30%
Romanticization of Risk
Psychological Duality
Documentary Promotion
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Noise exemptions for concert venues remain in doubt after Colorado House kills bill to restore local control
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1069 words
20%
Local Control vs. Statewide Standards
Property Rights and Quality of Life
Economic Impact of Noise Regulation
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Random shooting deaths in north Denver lead to community safety meeting, calls for heightened patrols
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1056 words
20%
Public safety
Gun violence
community_response
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Road to Mount Blue Sky set to reopen as Denver Parks takes over welcome site
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486 words
10%
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Noise exemptions for concert venues remain in doubt after Colorado House kills bill to restore local control
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1069 words
20%
Local Control vs. Statewide Standards
Property Rights and Quality of Life
Economic Impact of Noise Regulations
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Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues, jury finds
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839 words
20%
Antitrust Litigation
Corporate Monopoly
Consumer Protection
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"What'd I Miss?": A life damaged beyond (AI) recognition
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In a chaotic job market, workers change their strategies as employers hire with caution
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20%
Colorado Labor Market Trends
Job Seeker Challenges
Healthcare Industry Demand
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Can workers on medical leave in Colorado get state benefits?
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How Estes Park climber Melissa Strong found her spark again after electrical accident ruined her hands
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30%
Resilience and Recovery
Identity Loss
Medical Innovation
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Bill to allow "balcony solar" option for Coloradans awaits Gov. Polis' signature
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588 words
20%
Renewable Energy Accessibility
Regulatory Reform
Economic Savings for Consumers
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Essay: An accent in the national anthem
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1405 words
20%
Immigration and Assimilation
Racial Identity and Classification
Social Alienation
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What’s Working: Distributors trade tips on artificial intelligence during Denver event
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10%
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Watch: Colorado meteorologists discuss weather prediction challenges at Colorado SunFest 2026
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Watch: Basic income programs in Denver and beyond at Colorado SunFest 2026
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Watch: The Colorado Sun discusses 2026 election and how Coloradans are feeling
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Watch: The Colorado Sun discusses the Arkansas River in Rocky Ford
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Opinion: Colorado’s public media is building something stronger together
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620 words
40%
Organizational Sustainability
Community Connection
Public Media Funding
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Colorado legislature votes to strip farmworkers of some overtime wage protections
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892 words
20%
Labor Rights vs. Agricultural Economic Viability
Legislative Conflict
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Gray’s Coors Tavern takes top slopper title in Pueblo, unseating back-to-back champion
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999 words
10%
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Weld County GOP chair arrested on suspicion of soliciting a child prostitute
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Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled
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622 words
20%
Antitrust Litigation
Media Consolidation
Consumer Protection
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Gov. Jared Polis commutes sentences of 9 people, including Tina Peters
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473 words
10%
Gubernatorial Clemency
Criminal Justice Reform
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Tina Peters isn’t the first Colorado convict to become a central figure in a governor’s race
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497 words
10%
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Colorado governor cuts Tina Peters’ prison sentence in half, will release her on parole June 1
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1475 words
30%
Judicial Fairness and Sentencing Disparity
Political Consequences for Governor Polis
Election Integrity and Security
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Colorado lawmakers debated education bills over teacher housing, state testing and more. Here’s where they landed.
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Legislative outcomes in education
Student disability rights
Teacher housing and retention
Standardized testing reform
School voucher debate
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Does each chronically homeless person cost taxpayers $30,000 to $50,000 per year?
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Colorado nonprofit leader who killed himself, leaving wife and young daughter, had chronic brain disease
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30%
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
Mental Health and Suicide
Impact of Contact Sports
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Tennyson Center is closing its youth residential center — again — after staff injuries, alleged sex assault of teen
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1602 words
20%
Institutional Failure
Workforce Crisis in Healthcare
Child Safety and Protection
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Drew Litton: Remembering Craig Morton
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"What'd I Miss?": The pasta Lego caper
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A Colorado bill takes aim at Flock cameras, police surveillance technology. Here’s what’s in it.
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1600 words
20%
Civil Liberties vs. Public Safety
Government Surveillance
Legislative reform
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Colorado Tamale Act could open the door for more home kitchen entrepreneurs
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1215 words
20%
Economic Opportunity vs. Public Health
Entrepreneurship and Social Mobility
Government Regulation
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Eight months after shooting at Evergreen High, seniors credit community for getting them to graduation day
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1037 words
30%
Community Resilience
Trauma and Healing
School Violence
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Denver runway fatality reveals a weakness in airport security
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917 words
10%
Airport Security Efficacy
Risk Management vs. Cost
Public safety
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What's Happening: A virtual artist talk about the women of escaramurza
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0%
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Judge again bars Gov. Polis from ordering Colorado state employees to respond to a subpoena from ICE
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774 words
10%
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101 bills that passed and failed in Colorado’s legislature this year that you need to know about
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How microplastic research in Denver’s South Platte River can help a first-of-its-kind study
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1789 words
10%
Environmental Pollution
Scientific Research
Urban Ecology
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Sheep win in San Luis Valley livestock vs. billionaire ranch owner battle
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786 words
20%
Class Conflict
Property Rights vs. Traditional Access
Legal Dispute
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Feds release $47 million for Colorado water projects after long delay
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914 words
20%
Federal Funding Disputes
Colorado Water Crisis
Administrative Policy Shift
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Proposed ban on prop sports bets in Colorado dies amid state budget woes
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618 words
10%
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Opinion: Colorado’s small defense suppliers are about to disappear. The state should act before they do.
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948 words
30%
Economic Impact of Regulation
State Government Intervention
Defense Industrial Base Sustainability
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Drilling site near Aurora Reservoir approved despite opposition from residents
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746 words
10%
Environmental Regulation vs. Industry Development
Community Activism
Regulatory Compliance
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Hunting groups: Colorado governor stacked Parks and Wildlife Commission with animal rights activists
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2129 words
20%
Wildlife Management Conflict
Political Appointments
Conservation vs. Hunting Interests
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Northern Water starts filling Chimney Hollow, uranium questions still linger
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Loss of electric vehicle subsidies sends Colorado car sales off a cliff
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398 words
30%
Economic Decline
EV Market Volatility
Impact of Subsidies
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Colorado's scenic drives and roadside attractions that give way to stunning landscapes and inspiring architecture
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1446 words
20%
Colorado Tourism
State Heritage
Personal Nostalgia
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Front Range passenger rail district will likely be scaled back to major cities ahead of 2026 sales tax vote
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648 words
10%
Partisan Divide
Infrastructure Funding
Legislative Redistricting
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The rivers, lakes and hot springs of Colorado we love most
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1367 words
20%
Colorado Tourism
Environmental Appreciation
Regional Identity
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Climate change starts a new clock on Colorado’s river runoff, study says
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590 words
10%
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Democrats abandon rollback of business tax breaks to fund family tax credit after Colorado governor’s veto threat
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873 words
20%
Income Inequality
Tax Policy Conflict
Inter-branch Political Tension
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Colorado ranchers are expanding their footprint with invisible fencing that uses satellites to protect their cows
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1404 words
20%
Agricultural Technology
Wildlife Management and Conflict
Conservation and Land Stewardship
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Littwin: Maybe it’s a long shot, but voters will get another chance to rein in TABOR
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1234 words
50%
Education Funding
TABOR (Taxpayer's Bill of Rights)
Colorado Political Climate
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Gusty winds, drought creates “particularly dangerous” situation for wildfire in south central, southeastern Colorado
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338 words
0%
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Denver airport radar system triggered alarm before Frontier plane struck trespasser, officials say
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892 words
20%
Airport Security Efficacy
Criminal History of the Deceased
Aviation Safety and Evacuation
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ICE must retrain officers who make arrests in Colorado, federal judge rules
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682 words
20%
Judicial Oversight of ICE
Immigration Policy Impact
Civil Liberties
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It’s hantavirus season in Colorado. Here’s why that’s not as scary as the cruise ship outbreak.
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553 words
10%
Public Health Safety
Epidemiology of Hantavirus
Regional Risk Assessment
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Bill reauthorizing Public Utilities Commission races through state Capitol. The story is what’s not included.
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1983 words
20%
Utility Regulation and Governance
Energy Transition and Cost
Political representation
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Colorado voters will be asked to give up billions in TABOR refunds to boost K-12, other programs for kids
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826 words
20%
K-12 Education Funding
TABOR (Taxpayer's Bill of Rights)
Partisan Legislative Divide
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Colorado’s fierce two-year fight over AI regulation ends with watered-down law, little fanfare
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807 words
20%
Legislative Compromise
AI Regulation
Consumer Protection vs. Innovation
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Science and art come to life in Pueblo this June with opening of da Vinci museum along revamped riverwalk
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10%
Urban Revitalization
Economic Development
Cultural Tourism
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Democrats abandon attempt to blunt ballot measure giving Coloradans “right to natural gas”
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466 words
30%
Legislative Conflict
Climate Policy vs. Consumer Rights
Political Transparency
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Move over Election Day. Colorado is about to start having election month.
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844 words
20%
Election Integrity
Legislative reform
Political conflict
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Silverman: It’s hard to say goodbye to Denver icons, but memories will endure
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943 words
30%
Personal Loss and Grief
Nostalgia for Old Denver
Friendship and Legacy
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Does a Colorado law allow teachers to anonymously petition for gun seizures?
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225 words
0%
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Colorado lawmakers reject environmentalist-backed effort to regulate data centers
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754 words
30%
Environmental Regulation
Corporate accountability
Legislative Failure
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NTSB gathering details on Frontier Airlines evacuation after plane hit, killed person in Denver
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1019 words
10%
Aviation Safety
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Airport Security/Trespassing
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At least 13 people died on Colorado ski slopes in 2025-26
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0%
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Colorado’s Drought Task Force ramps up response to record-breaking conditions
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10%
Environmental Crisis
Government response
Agricultural Impact
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Colorado released from federal corrective action after improving SNAP program
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707 words
10%
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An overwhelming percentage of Coloradans say climate change is harming human health
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571 words
10%
Public Health
climate_change
Demographic Analysis
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Colorado legislature sends $46.8B state budget to governor’s desk after final round of tweaks
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1185 words
20%
Fiscal Shortfall
Healthcare Access
Privatization Debate
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Federal judge rejects Colorado GOP’s effort to block unaffiliated voters from participating in party’s 2026 primaries
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10%
Judicial Ruling
Voter Eligibility
Intra-party conflict
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Spring snow and rain bring some relief to drought-stricken Colorado communities
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0%
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Colorado's legislature is preparing to jump-start nuclear power. Green advocates want to pull the plug.
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1397 words
30%
Nuclear Energy Transition
Environmental Justice
Legislative Policy
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Colorado lawmakers abandon effort to limit police use of Flock cameras, surveillance data
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714 words
20%
Privacy vs. Public Safety
Government Surveillance
Legislative Process
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Silas Soule died for refusing to whitewash the Sand Creek Massacre. His actions are more relevant than ever.
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30%
Historical Justice
Moral Courage
Institutional Erasure
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Littwin: Trump’s gutting of Colorado funding is no more than a revenge tour
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1089 words
80%
Political Retaliation
Federal Funding Disparities
Climate Change and Disaster Preparedness
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Nicolais: The Supreme Court has set America back nearly a century
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942 words
60%
Voting Rights
Judicial Activism
Racial Gerrymandering
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Carman: Tim Wirth recalls his ringside seat to the spectacular life and times of Ted Turner
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1156 words
30%
Philanthropy
Environmentalism
Legacy of Ted Turner
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"Blossoms on a Poisoned Sea": Disdain for the afflicted
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0%
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Mariko Tatsumoto built a novel of hope from industrial tragedy
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30%
Corporate Malfeasance
Environmental Justice
Human rights
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Explore Books suggests three reflective reads
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20%
Literary Recommendations
Art and Human Experience
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State agencies trying to sway Colorado’s legislature may have to start registering like lobbyists. The governor says that’s “absurd.”
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745 words
20%
Government Transparency
Separation of Powers
Lobbying Regulations
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"The Silence that Remains": A historical epic begins in Stalin's Russia
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0%
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From a dream — and lots of research — Meg Wingerter crafted her first novel
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10%
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Out West Books suggests three very different takes on fiction
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1130 words
10%
Book Recommendations
Literary Criticism
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Littwin: Coloradans can now abandon their qualms about redrawing congressional districts
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1442 words
70%
Voting Rights Act
Gerrymandering
Judicial Activism
Racial Equality
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Carman: A peach crop or more data centers? I know which one I’ll choose.
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984 words
40%
Environmental Crisis
Agricultural Struggle
Corporate vs. Environmental Interests
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50 years after Operation Babylift evacuated thousands from Vietnam, a Colorado gathering celebrates a shared past
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3206 words
20%
Identity and Belonging
Historical Trauma
Operation Babylift
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Drought-stressed Colorado communities getting $40M infusion in state water grants
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473 words
10%
Water Conservation
Climate Crisis/Drought
Government Funding
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Former New York mayor’s support of Michael Bennet’s bid to become Colorado’s next governor reaches $2.5M
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721 words
10%
Campaign Finance
Colorado Gubernatorial Race
Political Influence of Wealthy Donors
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Group tied to Democratic leadership in US House is funding attempt to redraw Colorado’s congressional map
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676 words
10%
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Trump administration sues Denver over its 1989 assault weapons ban
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340 words
30%
Second Amendment Rights
Public Safety and Gun Control
Federal vs. Local Jurisdiction
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Frontier plane hits person on runway during takeoff at Denver airport
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0%
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US skier visits fall off a cliff after the West’s winter that wasn’t
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767 words
20%
Economic impact of climate/weather on tourism
Ski industry business model evolution
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Rumors of ruined Western Slope peach crop were greatly exaggerated, growers say
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750 words
20%
Agricultural Resilience
Water Resource Management
Climate Impact on Harvest
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Lake Powell forecast to receive 13% of its usual flows, new report shows
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626 words
10%
Water scarcity
Infrastructure Risk
Environmental Policy
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What’s Working: Swipe fees, AI and other legislation Colorado businesses are cheering or fearing
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2453 words
10%
Business Regulatory Environment
Colorado State Legislation
Local Economic Impact
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Opinion: Fixing how Colorado funds nonprofits will strengthen communities
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872 words
30%
Nonprofit Funding Reform
State Government Accountability
Community Impact
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Opinion: Colorado should make the most of a new federal education tax credit
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886 words
50%
School Choice
Education Funding
Economic Competitiveness
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Colorado voters’ views on TABOR and the state budget may not be what they appear
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804 words
10%
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Can an Aurora golf course become a responsible wildlife mecca?
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1172 words
10%
Environmental Sustainability
Urban Ecology
Water Conservation
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The food and flavors that make up Colorado’s culinary landscape
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1288 words
10%
Colorado State Identity
Culinary Tourism
Nostalgia
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Colorado lawmakers race to counter “right to natural gas” ballot measure
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1023 words
30%
Energy Policy Conflict
Legislative vs. Ballot Initiative Power
Environmental Protection
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CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87
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684 words
10%
Ted Turner's Legacy
Evolution of Cable News
Environmental Conservation
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Western Colorado highway closes after passenger train strikes oil tanker
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Lawmakers kill bill that aimed to fund childcare for thousands of poor Colorado families
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745 words
30%
Childcare Accessibility
Legislative Failure
Economic hardship
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Bill allowing Coloradans to sue ICE agents heads to Polis’ desk
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761 words
20%
Civil Rights vs. Federal Immunity
State vs. Federal Jurisdiction
Legislative Process in Colorado
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Nearly half of Coloradans experiencing food insecurity don’t qualify for SNAP
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1856 words
30%
Food Insecurity
SNAP Benefit Cliff Effect
Socioeconomic Inequality in Colorado
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Are funeral pyres legal in Colorado?
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0%
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Jim Morrissey: Are we rolling out AI laws too soon?
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53 words
0%
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Drew Litton: Agony and ecstacy
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53 words
0%
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"What'd I Miss?": Origins of a friendship
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105 words
0%
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Effort to attract data centers to Colorado with tax incentives fails
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800 words
20%
Economic Development vs. Environmental Protection
Legislative Process and Policy Conflict
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Colorado’s wolf reintroduction hits ‘inflection point’ as program leader steps down, population dwindles and conflicts increase
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20%
Wolf Reintroduction Success and Failure
Livestock Conflict Mitigation
Administrative Transition
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Colorado bill exempting sales tax from credit card swipe fees advances to governor after big Capitol showdown
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946 words
20%
Small Business Relief
Corporate Profit Conflict
Consumer Inconvenience
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Opinion: Pikes Peak region’s outdoors future depends on LWCF funding. We need to make sure it gets here.
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906 words
30%
Environmental Conservation
Federal Funding/Budgeting
Local Economic Development
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Man pleads guilty in Colorado firebombing attack on pro-Israel demonstrators
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10%
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What's Happening: The Cookie Factory turns 1
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478 words
0%
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Road funding fight roils Colorado Capitol with days left in legislative session
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1975 words
30%
Fiscal Conflict
Infrastructure vs. Social Services
Direct Democracy vs. Legislative Authority
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New compromise on burning coal at Colorado Springs plant
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502 words
10%
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Colorado’s labor force shrinks again in March to fourth-lowest participation rate since 1976
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853 words
20%
Labor Market Trends
Economic Demographics
Business Climate in Colorado
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Denver diners can sample new dishes this week, created to reduce food waste
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1127 words
10%
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Littwin: Why has the Dem primary for governor gotten so nasty?
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1742 words
30%
Democratic primary strategy
Resistance to Donald Trump
Candidate Viability and Name Recognition
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A late spring snowstorm slams Colorado, closing schools and disrupting commuters
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605 words
10%
Severe Weather Impact
Agricultural Benefits of Precipitation
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Colorado lawmakers reject bill that would have required legislative caucuses to report their donors
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607 words
10%
Government Transparency
Legislative Ethics
Partisan Conflict
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Mesa County claims the state stiffed it $1.3 million for mental health services
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756 words
10%
Legal Dispute
Government accountability
Public Health Funding
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Man to plead guilty in Colorado firebombing attack on pro-Israel demonstrators
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Aurora Mental Health cuts 111 jobs, blames state funding model
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Healthcare Funding Models
Public Sector Accountability
Mental Health Service Access
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As Colorado gas prices near $4.50 per gallon, driving to work is like taking a pay cut
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Economic hardship
Geopolitical Impact on Energy
Labor Rights for Gig Workers
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Colorado state lawmakers abandon efforts to legalize smaller lots for single-family homes
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Local Control vs. State Mandates
Housing Affordability and Density
Zoning Regulations
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Basic income programs remain popular in Colorado despite steep challenges
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Economic stability
Public Policy Experimentation
Budgetary Constraints
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Key labor bill clears Colorado legislature, faces Polis veto for second year in a row
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Labor Rights vs. Business Interests
Intra-party Political Conflict
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Spring storm could bring up to 9 inches of wet snow to Denver metro area
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AI is changing how Colorado’s meteorologists forecast state’s wild weather
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Trump’s immigration crackdown in Colorado, explained in 3 charts
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Immigration Enforcement
Human Rights and Legal Advocacy
Government accountability
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Does Colorado recycle less than 20% of the waste it produces?
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Wilson: A heavy heart for the Sayers saga after the conviction of an anti-violence activist
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Personal Grief and Betrayal
Community Violence and Redemption
Black Community Trauma
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Nicolais: Ed Ramey set all the right precedents in court and in life
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Civility and Professionalism in Law
Political polarization
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License swap gives Scripps broadcasting control of TV news in Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Grand Junction
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The US Supreme Court ruled against Colorado’s conversion therapy ban. State lawmakers aren’t giving up.
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Drew Litton: Are the Rockies actually getting ... better?
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"What'd I Miss?": Too much to bear
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What can an 8th grader do with a saw, Jell-O and glue? Solve some of the Colorado River’s toughest problems.
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Colorado lawmakers pass bills aimed at reducing state prison population
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Colorado lost more public lands jobs than any other state in 2025
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Colorado’s AI compromise would focus regulations on informing consumers when the technology is used
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Thousands of Colorado’s poorest families have been waiting for a childcare slot. Relief could come in two years.
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Childcare funding as a state priority/public good
Constitutional/Financial risk vs. Social necessity
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A leather shop at the Fremont Correctional Center gives inmates something to fill their time
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Rehabilitation through skilled labor
The importance of community and routine
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Is Colorado’s cost of living higher than the national average?
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Colorado faces “significantly increased risk” of wildfire this summer, governor warns
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What's Happening: Fort Collins Art Week
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Bald eagle wounded by slingshot released back into Colorado wild
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Conservation and Wildlife Protection
National Identity and Patriotism
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Exemptions to Colorado’s right-to-repair laws shot down in House committee
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The museums and landmarks keeping a mosaic of Colorado’s histories alive
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Colorado History and Heritage
Recognition of Minority/Underrepresented Histories
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Colorado Democrats drop proposal that would consolidate Sheridan with another district
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Local Community Identity vs. State Policy
Educational Resource Allocation
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Colorado parents can turn over newborn babies up to 30 days old without facing abandonment charges under updated law
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Maternal Choice and Autonomy
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Littwin: At Springsteen’s political tour, a bit of protest and rock-’n’-roll salvation
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Political Polarization and Conflict
Critique of Donald Trump and Republican Politics
The Role of Art/Music in Political Activism
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Colorado nonprofit director schemed to skim $99K from a top donor by falsifying DU tuition invoices, records show
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Immigration officer in Colorado charged with assault after protest outside ICE facility, DA says
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Colorado Senate panel recommends against 2 Polis wildlife commission nominees, endorses 1 amid hunting debate
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Migrant workers who receive housing can be paid $2-$3 less per hour under new federal rule
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Company tied to Buc-ee’s buys land along Interstate 25, raising questions about next steps
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Meandering Western history museum in Montrose is “a boy’s dream realized”
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Wildfire southeast of Colorado Springs prompts evacuations
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Colorado lawmaker pushes revised rideshare safety bill after Polis veto
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Colorado law that allows school shooting victims to sue may contain an unintended loophole
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Xcel’s solution to its summer power gap: Coal, coal, gas and more gas
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Palisade farmers take on low temperatures in a fight to save peaches from April freezes
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What's Happening: Indie Bookstore Day
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Sheridan School District leaders, teachers union restart negotiations under orders from Gov. Jared Polis
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Family of Boulder firebombing suspect released from ICE custody following judge’s order
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Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
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Evacuation order lifted for wildfire burning southeast of Colorado Springs
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Geothermal energy bill advances at the Colorado Capitol
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Sheridan School District, teachers union reach tentative agreement as Gov. Jared Polis intervenes
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Jim Morrissey: On the hunt
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Drew Litton: Even in drought, a Colorado sports deluge
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Cutting air pollutants a new frontier in Colorado air quality fight
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Colorado cannabis industry leaders, researchers express cautious enthusiasm for rescheduling decision
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Colorado’s 4 Republicans in Congress fight state GOP’s attempt to block unaffiliated voters from party’s 2026 primaries
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Amid budget cuts, Colorado lawmakers and statewide elected officials are set to get a pay hike next year
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Justice Department joins Elon Musk’s xAI in effort to block Colorado AI antidiscrimination law
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Yes, invasive worms are the latest threat to Colorado. Plus, they jump.
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Former Colorado funeral home owner sentenced to 30 years in case that forced industry crackdown
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2 Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners resign, 1 confirmed amid debate over future of wildlife management
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What’s Working: Metro Denver is still in a renter’s market. Here’s what pushed the average rent down to 2022 levels
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Western grid power operator now has coal-burning Craig Unit 1 running
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Boulder firebombing suspect’s family again released from federal custody after 2 judges halt bid to deport them
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Colorado Sun dominates 4-state Top of the Rockies journalism contest
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Poor Richard's Books highlights works centered on flora and fauna
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Littwin: Boebert and friends go to war against their own party — to try to save it from itself
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In "Hands," short stories point friends toward the American Dream
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Across Colorado, people are fighting for the right to repair their stuff. Where can they go to learn how to do it?
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"Singular moments" sparked Pardeep Toor's short stories
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State agency plagued with leadership turnover hired deputy commissioner accused of taking $99K from Colorado nonprofit
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Government Oversight and Accountability
Misconduct in Non-Profit/State Employment
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Though water is scarce right now, its price in parts of Colorado has dropped
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Water Market Trends in Colorado
Impact of Population/Housing Growth on Resource Pricing
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Is a $100 fine the only penalty for driving with expired tags?
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"What'd I Miss?": What about drafting voters?
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Opinion: Rolling back Colorado’s right-to-repair laws will weaken critical infrastructure safety
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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Vulnerability
Right-to-Repair Legislation
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Colorado River states voice reluctant support for releases from Flaming Gorge
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Water Scarcity and Management
Interstate Cooperation
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More than 1,900 ski instructors join wages lawsuit against Vail Resorts
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Labor Law Disputes in the Ski Industry
Communication Methods for Transient Workers
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What do you love about Colorado? Tell us here.
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Littwin: Supreme Court just can’t stay away from Colorado when it comes to LGBTQ rights
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LGBTQ Rights vs. Religious Freedom
Supreme Court Judicial Trends
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Republican state Senate candidate arrested in Florida on felony child neglect charge
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Political Scandal/Candidate Credibility
Parental responsibility
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WATCH: The Colorado Sun discusses 4-day school weeks
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Supreme Court will hear from religious preschools challenging exclusion from taxpayer-funded program
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Wildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payouts
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PNC to cut up to 777 FirstBank employees post-merger. Some have already been offered new jobs.
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Denver Water draining, closing Antero Reservoir for drought savings
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Colorado GOP asks judge for emergency order blocking unaffiliated voters from casting ballots in the party’s 2026 primaries
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1914 Ludlow Massacre took lives of 25 miners and family members during bitter strike for fair wages
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Labor Rights History
Industrial Violence
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Feds want to cut back water releases from Lake Powell in response to Colorado River drought
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Water Scarcity and Management
Federal vs. Local Authority
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Did the Colorado appeals court rule Tina Peters must receive a lower sentence?
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Election Integrity/Security
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Littwin: When Lauren Boebert publicly breaks with Trump, can she leave her MAGA hat on?
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Political Division within the MAGA movement
Critique of Donald Trump's political consistency
Debate over military funding and surveillance laws (FISA)
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Feeling sold on the property behind "A Tree with My Name on It"
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Nostalgia and Idealization of Rural Life
Personal Reflection and Emotional Longing
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Old Firehouse Books suggests three samples of thrilling escapism
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Literary Recommendations
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Colorado SunFest 2026 panel: Colorado looking for ways to calm the child care crisis
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What's Happening: National acts and first-time performers at the Bluebird Music Festival
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Music Festival
Local Events
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Colorado SunFest 2026: Meet the Colorado authors in attendance
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Colorado policies cater to urban school districts even though more are rural, report says
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Colorado Supreme Court appears split in lawsuit against Children’s Hospital over gender-affirming care
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Legal Sovereignty vs Federal Authority
Healthcare Access for Transgender Youth
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Republican state representative’s demand that Colorado’s budget bill be read aloud cost taxpayers upwards of $10K
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A super El Niño is in the forecast. Here’s what that means for Colorado.
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Is Colorado’s four-day school week trend impacting student learning? A panel of education experts weighs in.
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Education Policy
Funding Shortfalls
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Flight data offers another look at Colorado’s snowpack. The view is grim.
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Water scarcity
Snowpack Measurement Techniques
Water Scarcity Crisis
Technological Solutions for Resource Management
Agricultural vs. Urban Water Priority
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Mental health stressors peak in Colorado mountain communities as the winter-that-wasn’t melts into offseason
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Mental Health Crisis in Rural Communities
Economic Strain and Isolation
Mental Health Crisis
Economic Instability in Resort Towns
Climate Anxiety
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Have humans killed at least 4 of the wolves restored to Colorado?
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Wildlife Management Conflicts
Endangered Species Conservation
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JBS meatpackers in Greeley ratify new contract almost one month after going on strike
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Labor Negotiation Success
Economic Stability vs. Worker Rights
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Nicolais: I shed my first tears as an attorney. Tears for freedom from ICE detention
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Federal Judge extends temporary restraining order slowing Tegna-Nexstar merger another week
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Colorado SunFest 2026 panel: Basic income programs in Denver and beyond
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"Not another kiddo": How a Colorado family's worst nightmare is helping address school bullying
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Sheridan teachers union threatens recall of school board as strike drags on
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Drew Litton: Prepare for playoff takeoff
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Colorado Springs’ mayor has a new chief of staff. It’s the guy he trounced in the election.
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Lakewood voters strike down pro-density zoning as repeal campaign dominates
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Climate change is already happening in Colorado. Here are 10 signs we can see right now.
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Drew Litton: Easter basket of economic misery
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Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations
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Nicolais: This little-known board makes huge decisions for Colorado voters
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Colorado initiative process
Conservative policy strategies
Title Board hearings
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Diana DeGette narrowly made the primary ballot. Here’s why you maybe shouldn’t read too much into it.
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