Leigh Paterson

Poudre School District is proposing to close nine schools due to declining enrollment. Included in this plan are all three of the district's mountain schools. Parents in these rural communities are waiting anxiously for the Board of Education to vote on the matter Tuesday night.

Four years ago, Christian Glass was shot and killed by police in Clear Creek County after calling 911 with car trouble. Now, his family is opening a youth center in Christian’s honor in Lyons.

Starting this month, Denver residents can now order a driverless robotaxi to get around. KUNC reporter Leigh Paterson took one for a spin.

A bill proposed by Sen. John Hickenlooper would require hospitals to be more upfront with how much they’ll charge for a medical procedure. The goal is to use transparent pricing to bring down the cost of healthcare.

Boulder homeowners could benefit by renting during the Sundance Film Festival, but for some, the idea of readying their house feels overwhelming. KUNC talked with three Boulder-area property managers for their tips on how to make it work.

Four mobile home parks in Larimer County are being put up for sale in a large, multimillion-dollar transaction. Community members in at least one of these parks are working to buy the property themselves.

For a marmot living in the Rocky Mountains, summer is the time to fatten up and get ready for hibernation. But this year's warmer, earlier spring has made it tough for marmots to get enough calories. A team of marmot scientists near Crested Butte is launching the first-ever Fat Marmot Week to raise awareness about these unique, chunky mammals.

The railroad helped transform the American West – and immigrant labor was essential to building the railroads. Thousands of workers were brought in from Mexico between the late 1800s and World War II – but their contributions aren't always remembered. An exhibit at the Colorado Railroad Museum highlights the history and culture of these railway workers known as traqueros.

Colleges and universities across Colorado are bracing for a steep dropoff in student enrollment over the next few years. The looming decline adds pressure to an already-challenging environment for higher education. We hear what's driving the decline, and how education leaders are planning to adapt.

The federal government just issued a new plan for states to share water from the Colorado River. So far, Colorado is spared from the steepest cuts. But some experts are skeptical that the plan does enough to help solve the river’s ongoing issues. We get details on the proposal.