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<p>Telling stories that matter for a dynamic, evolving state. Independent, nonprofit news covering the entire state of Colorado.</p>

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    How would a Front Range train work, what would it cost, and when would it start? https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/21/front-range-rail-potential-vote-sales-tax-colorado/

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    Firefighters race to increase containment on Colorado wildfires as hot, dry conditions set in https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/12/colorado-wildfires-aspen-acres-ferris-gold-mountain-willow-july-12/

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    Iconic St. Mary’s Glacier has disappeared amid record-hot summer https://coloradosun.com/2026/09/18/st-marys-glacier-idaho-springs-melts-record-hot-summer/

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    Colorado just made it easier to get a COVID vaccine this year https://coloradosun.com/2026/09/05/covid-vaccine-fall-2026-without-prescription/

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    Gunnison County sheriff vows to end cooperation and communication with ICE https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/05/gunnison-county-sheriff-quits-ice/

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    Cargill workers in Fort Morgan reject tentative contract to end lockout https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/04/cargill-workers-in-fort-morgan-reject-tentative-contract-to-end-lockout/

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    Aurora police officer indicted in 2025 shooting that killed a 37-year-old Black man https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/03/aurora-police-officer-indicted-in-2025-shooting-that-killed-a-37-year-old-black-man/

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    Colorado River native razorback sucker recovering nicely, federal and state officials say https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/28/federal-officials-upgrade-razorback-sucker-fish-to-threatened/

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    John Hickenlooper’s plan for universal healthcare? First make the prices transparent. https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/29/john-hickenlooper-hospital-pricing-transparency-act/

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    Sundance needs 2,000 volunteers to run its inaugural fest in Boulder. Could you be one? https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/29/sundance-boulder-2027-how-to-volunteer/

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    10 of our favorite uniquely Colorado things https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/29/colorado-things-to-do-state-fair-leaf-peeping-camping-rodeos-blucifer/

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    Cargill lockout: Where’s the beef? https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/29/cargill-lockout-wheres-the-beef/

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    https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/24/cpw-rescue-uncompahgre-cutthroat-from-fire/

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    Colorado ranked top state for education by publication, even as students lag in reading and math https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/29/us-news-world-report-education-rankings-colorado-first/

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    Fort Morgan meatpackers reach tentative agreement with Cargill to end 70-day lockout https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/29/fort-morgan-meatpackers-reach-tentative-agreement-with-cargill-to-end-70-day-lockout/

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    Heavy rain sparks dangerous flooding in Colorado wildfire burn scars https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/30/heavy-rain-flooding-aspen-acres-gold-mountain-fire/

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    What to do in Colorado this week: Birthday pancakes in Denver for Colorado Day https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/30/whats-happening-colorado-150-statehood-colorado-day/

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    Doubled water bills turn politics in Dove Creek, the Pinto Bean Capital of the World, up to high https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/30/dove-creek-water-bills-town-hall-shut-down/

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    Colorado sees another record year for tourism, despite slowing growth in spending, visitation https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/30/colorado-sees-record-year-for-tourism/

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    Colorado gets a weed-killing drone for wild turkey habitat https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/30/northeast-colorado-drone-weeds-wildlife-habitat-wild-turkeys/

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    New report: Data center fees, special trust, sod grass tax on list of options for water funding in Colorado https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/31/report-data-center-fees-special-trust-water-funding-colorado/

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    Victor Marx selects fellow former Marine as running mate in Colorado governor’s race https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/31/victor-marx-selects-fellow-former-marine-as-running-mate-in-colorado-governors-race/

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    So wait, what’s happening with the Colorado River? Here’s the breakdown. https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/31/colorado-river-breakdown-management-plan-federal-report/

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    Data center fees, special trust, sod tax could help raise $20B to protect water supply in Colorado https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/31/water-funding-fees-taxes-trust-fund-colorado/

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    Greg Lopez qualifies for November ballot as unaffiliated candidate in Colorado’s gubernatorial race https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/28/greg-lopez-ballot-qualification-phil-weiser-victor-marx/

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    Colorado, known for its unpredictable electrical storms, is third-highest in the nation for lightning deaths. https://coloradosun.com/2025/09/23/lightning-safety-tips-colorado/

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    Colorado River water managers “wait with bated breath” for federal management plan due this week https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/28/colorado-river-federal-management-plan-due-this-week/

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    Keep your aspen close and healthy in fire season, study says https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/28/aspen-trees-wildfire-mitigation-study-colorado-forests/

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    A group of aspen trees can slow or even stop fires, study says. Colorado foresters agree. https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/28/a-group-of-aspen-trees-can-slow-or-even-stop-fires-study-says-colorado-foresters-agree/

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    Teen boy killed, four others injured by lightning on Mount Blue Sky https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/27/teen-boy-killed-hikers-injured-lightning-mount-blue-sky/