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Voters will choose Colorado’s next governor and decide 14 statewide ballot measures, while several congressional races could help shape control of the U.S. House.
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Courtesy photoThe seven states in the Colorado River Basin are fighting a kind of Cold War over how to divvy up a shrinking water supply. And a new documentary shows just how personal the stakes can be for tribes, ranchers and others who live in the region. -
Courtesy Distortions UnlimitedAn unusual company in Greeley has been in the Halloween business for almost half a century. Distortions Unlimited creates uniquely detailed props and creatures for professional haunted houses, movies -- maybe even a yard near you.
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The U.S. Department of Justice will monitor Adams County polling places. -
Shifts among younger Latino voters could shape the contest between Republican Gabe Evans and Democrat Manny Rutinel. -
On Saturday, Colorado asked the Trump administration for a major disaster declaration and FEMA public assistance. Last year, the administration denied Colorado a similar request. Will the President heed Colorado's pleas this time? -
Farmers across the state have been competing at Colorado State University to see who can make the best farming decisions. They faced quite the challenge this summer with very hot and dry conditions. -
Purplish breaks down where Colorado politicians are getting their donations, and some of the less traditional ways one candidate is spending his campaign cash. -
The Colorado Supreme Court agrees with a lower court ruling that dismissed the case over signature gatherers.
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A second round of heavy rain in less than two weeks forced evacuations, flooded streets and closed roads. Now, neighbors are stepping up to help one another. -
Supporters say doulas could help bridge care gaps. They aren’t medically trained, but they provide emotional support and information before, during and after childbirth. -
As wildfires threaten more communities across the West, new research suggests some basic changes to how homes are built could make them safer without significantly increasing the price tag. -
One ski area was already factoring in higher fuel costs because it started transitioning its fleet of groomers and vehicles to a lower-emission source. -
Feds approve the state’s plan to regulate carbon capture projects -
The University of Wyoming grew hefty, 9-inch-long carrots when it added coal char to the soil. Researchers say this could be another market for the declining coal industry.
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