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Congressional campaigns submitted their fundraising numbers for the first quarter, and incumbents continue to raise the big bucks.
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Kevin J. Beaty/DenveriteColorado enjoyed a reputation of being business-friendly in recent decades. But some in the business community worry that too much regulation is hurting the state’s ability to attract new companies. And they’re asking the governor for help. -
Courtesy Collin IrishA Colorado science fiction writer recently published a new novel with an unusual backstory: It was partly inspired by his work using storytelling to mentor adolescent boys. Get a preview of the new book, and learn about why he thinks storytelling helps kids better understand themselves.
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Since 2019, Democrats have passed bills imposing new fees to pay for everything from transportation projects to waste diversion initiatives. Last year, some members of the party started saying “no more.” -
More than half of Colorado teachers report using AI tools. Many say this technology helps them vary their teaching methods to meet student needs, according to new survey data from the Colorado Department of Education. -
Earth Day 2026 is Wednesday, April 22. Communities across Northern Colorado are marking the week around the occasion with a variety of events. Here’s a rundown of what’s happening near you. -
Demand for counseling is pacing well above last year as communities empty, costs rise and work ebbs. “It feels like tension is really high.” -
The bill would allow more home cooks to sell their products, but public health officials are worried. -
A new strain of homeschool enrichment programs funded with state dollars has exploded in recent years, raising red flags for state lawmakers about the cost, content, and structure of these classes
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As data centers rapidly expand across the Mountain West, researchers say a key question is getting harder to answer: how much water are they actually using? -
As the President touts cost savings during visits to Arizona and Nevada, Democrats and advocates raise concerns over affordability -
Ski areas with special-use permits must be primarily focused on skiing and other snow sports. But in a final rule, the U.S. Forest Service said that focus will no longer be determined by revenue, which could help ski areas to adapt business to a changing climate. -
Wind and solar power are rapidly expanding across the Mountain West, with some states now generating a significant share of their electricity from renewable sources, according to a new report from Climate Central, a nonpartisan research group. -
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A Vail journalist discusses ‘the long-forgotten story of how we broke skiing — by very nearly saving it.’
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