The Colorado Sun
Do Democratic primary voters in Colorado’s 8th District want a Latino candidate or a woman with deep local roots?
In the toss-up district that is 40% Latino, Rutinel is touting his Latino heritage as an essential qualification
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Denverite
Showing the mayor just how much it sucks to walk on Federal Boulevard
Mayor Mike Johnston joined residents and Pedestrian Dignity on the notorious road. Here’s what he learned.
Colorado Public Radio
A plan for a new reservoir could help some owners of illegal ponds in Southern Colorado
The state says ponds in the Arkansas River Basin without applicable water rights need to be removed. A possible solution is coming to the Wet Mountain Valley.
The Colorado Sun
Sportsbooks have spent about $1.5M on Democratic, Republican statehouse primaries in Colorado
The state-level super PAC American Future is funded by a federal super PAC of the same name that has received millions of dollars from the sports betting companies DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics
The Colorado Sun
Opinion: Healthier outcomes for mothers and babies in Colorado and across U.S. are achievable goals
We have the services to help new mothers and babies in Colorado and beyond, but these organizations need greater support
Colorado NewslineFull story
States are changing fire codes to make housing cheaper. Some safety experts are worried.
States and cities are loosening building code requirements in an effort to lower construction costs and boost affordable housing. Some of these changes include allowing low-rise apartment buildings to have just one stairway, reducing how…
Denverite
After tornado siren gaffe, Denver will change how emergency notifications work
The National Weather Service is the new siren daddy.
Colorado Public Radio
11 people indicted for a months-long car theft ring that targeted airport parking lots
The thefts took place over six months and the cars were driven or hauled to Mexico and sold to cartels.
Denverite
A new Wax Trax Records is opening in Stanley Marketplace
A 1,000-square-foot storefront will replace the record shop’s experimental pop-up kiosk.
The Colorado Sun
Officials shut down Jefferson County park after first reported bear attack of 2026
Hiker was injured as bear sightings in Colorado are on the rise. Officials say the dry and warm winter has bears roaming farther into neighborhoods to find food.
Colorado NewslineFull story
When teens drive less, they don’t register to vote. Here’s how civic groups are adapting.
American teens are driving less than in previous decades, prompting civic advocates to warn that fewer young people may register to vote. Yet at least one state — New Hampshire — offers insight into how civic groups can work around a lack…
Colorado Public Radio
Judge agrees to evaluation of man accused of attacking Grand Junction reporter
A hearing set for July could determine whether Patrick Egan pleads guilty.
The Colorado Sun
Who would Michael Bennet pick to replace himself in the Senate? He’s narrowed it down — to 500,000 people.
A vote for Bennet in the primary is also effectively a vote for a new senator come 2027
The Colorado Sun
Colorado helium reserves got big boost when war with Iran cut off 30% of the world’s supply
Southeastern Colorado has been producing helium for two decades, but when the Strait of Hormuz was closed, it suddenly became a lot more valuable
Denverite
Fourth of July fireworks and drone shows in the Denver metro in 2026
Things to do to celebrate Independence Day from Denver and Brighton to Lone Tree and Aurora.
Colorado NewslineFull story
Fifty for 150: Gang of 19 in 1978 makes Colorado a center of disability rights activism
Not long ago American society relegated people with disabilities to broad forms of segregation. It wasn’t until the 1960s that U.S. universities began to admit students with significant disabilities. The first federal program for people…
Colorado Public Radio
Mental health partnership aims to give young doctors in training the self-care skills to cope with stress of the job
Becoming a doctor requires long hours, over many years, often with a lot of stress.
Colorado Public Radio
We visited Colorado’s only active volcano
Dotsero erupted some 4,200 years ago, but it’s unlikely to erupt again anytime soon