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Michael Booth/The Colorado SunWhen a device like an e-reader or a mobile phone gets old, you often get a notice that the tech company that made it will no longer support it — which usually means you have to buy a new, more expensive version. A Colorado consumer group says that's not fair, and they're pushing tech companies to make changes. -
Courtesy photoThis past winter was a tough one for Colorado's ski resorts, with warm temperatures and little snow. So some resort managers are hoping to get a head start on next ski season by shielding piles of snow from the sun and heat this summer. We hear more about snow storage, and how it may offer some hope for resorts coping with a warmer climate.
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The utility set a 20% reduction goal. At roughly the midpoint of the high season for lawn watering, which accounts for about half of Denver Water home use, customers have cut only about 2%. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Marty Lenz discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth and then read the entire article at the link below. -
Colorado’s Democratic nominees for Congress have outraised their Republican rivals by more than a 2-to-1 margin in the 2026 election cycle, Federal Election Commission data shows. -
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About five months after financial struggles forced the YMCA of Northern Colorado to end aquatics, fitness and recreation services at its Longmont location, the City of Longmont is planning to buy the 950 Lashley St. facility and turn it into a public recreation center. -
Different types of snow can change how people ski and ride. In a year with historically low snowfall, two local physicians saw athletes face hazards that led to higher-impact injuries. -
The Johnstown Historical Society is asking for photos and stories from the last 50 years for a commemorative book to mark the town’s 150th birthday.
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Near trails outside Jackson, Wyoming, animals were 22% less likely to flee, compared to more remote parts of the forest. -
The combined amount of water in Lake Powell and Lake Mead is now the lowest it has been in nearly 70 years. -
High temperatures and a poor snowpack led to a lackluster winter for nearby ski resorts. But according to experts and trail users, those conditions could have consequences for summer sports, too. -
Environmental advocates argue that new water-sharing rules can and should keep the river flowing for plants, animals, people and infrastructure. -
Fish go belly up following a weekend heatwave. -
Communities in Colorado and Utah are reporting drops in tourism as fires burn nearby and smoke floats in.
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