Doctors in Colorado continue to treat an alarming number of young people for anxiety, depression and panic attacks. So a reporter recently spent time with an unusual group of people: An advisory council made up of teenagers who offer advice to state leaders on how to promote better mental health. We’ll hear what kinds of advice she heard.
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Colorado has played a starring role in many films, from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid – to Dumb and Dumber. This summer, a film festival will bring movies with Colorado connections to theaters across the state. A look at Colorado’s film history as the state gears up for its 150th birthday.
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Air travel can be a stressful experience during the busy summer season. And it’s not just the crowds – research shows the noise of a busy airport like DIA can add to travelers’ anxiety levels. Which is why Denver airport officials launched an effort to turn down the noise.
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Water is also a worry, with producers recycling a far lower percentage than in 2023, led by Western Slope and Front Range operations. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Mark Jaffe and then read the entire article at the link below.
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That leaves two Democrats, former state Rep. Shannon Bird of Westminster and state Rep. Manny Rutinel of Commerce City, vying for a chance to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans.
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The Regional Transportation District's new structure aims to address unreliable service, stagnant ridership and other problems.
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Currently, passengers at DIA have to use trains to get between terminals. But that could soon change with plans for pedestrian walkways.
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City budget staff told Boulder City Council at a study session last week they expect a $6.5 million shortfall in 2027. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr discuss this story with Axios Boulder reporter Mitchell Byars and then read the entire article at the link below.
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Still In Sound features sonic interpretations from five artists of Clyfford Still's artwork. The exhibit also encourages participation, with one room casting colorful brushstrokes on a screen when visitors play instruments.
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Arizona, New Mexico, Idaho and Wyoming have no statewide wildfire building codes. Colorado adopted a code last year, with enforcement expected to begin this year. Most other Western states are somewhere in between.
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Mountain West consortium bets on geothermal as the region’s next big power source
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At night, temperatures are often cooler and the air is wetter, which gives wildland firefighters a long window to make up significant ground when trying to suppress blazes. But that pattern is breaking down, a trend driven by human-caused climate change, according to a new study.
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Growth has been strong over the last year despite a great deal of uncertainty last spring over the future of the ambitious effort.
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Veterans, and research, say getting outdoors helps their physical and mental health. A new report aims to find ways to expand these opportunities.
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One of the studies found that over seven recent years, U.S. Forest Service projects helped communities avoid $2.8 billion in fire-related harm.

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