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Lauren Boebert recovering from surgery to remove blood clot from leg
Colorado representative is expected to make full recovery
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The Blotter, March 30-April 1
Durango Police Department Monday 12:48 a.m. Three or four people were threatening someone at Spanish Trails Inn & Suites, 3141 Main Ave. 7:57 a.m. Someone reportedly broke into a vehicle…
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How a former state Republican became one of Colorado’s biggest climate hawks
Sen. Kevin Priola backed a drilling ban that many of his fellow Democrats couldn’t stomach
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Want to recycle water at home? A new proposal could make that easier in Colorado
seven cities or counties allow at-home graywater reuse systems
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The Blotter, March 29-31
Durango Police Department Sunday 1:50 p.m. Two men were attempting to sell a stolen drone near dumpsters at the River Roost Apartments, 801 Camino del Rio. 9:25 p.m. A man…
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Locals wary of plan to recycle Leadville’s mining waste
Residents concerned plan to process historic mine waste could threaten Arkansas River, unearth town’s long-buried history
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More solar power in the works for southern Colorado
Fountain's newly installed solar panels are expected to save the city $175,000 in electricity costs each year. (Parker Seibold/The Gazette via AP)Parker Seibold There are plans for two different solar…
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Want to recycle your own water at home? A new proposal could make that easier in Colorado
The receding shoreline of Blue Mesa Reservoir, near Gunnison, Colorado, shows signs of severe drought on July 16, 2021.Dean Krakel/Special to The Colorado Sun Legislation under consideration would ease the…
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Six Glendale police officers disciplined for throwing away evidence connected to several cases
The Glendale Police Department took disciplinary action against six sworn officers for mishandling evidence, which resulted in one case being dropped last month. According to police documents, an internal affairs…
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Colorado voters to decide whether first-degree murder suspects should be denied bail
measures requires support from 55% of voters to pass in November
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Colorado lawmakers set to debate $40.6 billion state budget
‘Clearly, the headline in this year’s long bill is the investment in education’
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Colorado launches a $450 e-bike rebate for everyone. So why aren’t many bike shops participating?
Program requires retailers to float costs of discounts for up to a year
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‘Tired of broken promises’: Ute leaders call on state to follow through on tribal commitments
Chairmen want sports betting and more support for health care, education and water rights
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Grand Junction to consider sanctioned camping to help unhoused residents
councilors hope to avoid the same pitfalls that Delta and Durango encountered
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Lottery proceeds to fund $68.9 million for outdoor park, trail projects across Colorado
Helping local governments snatch up a 100-year legacy takes big dollars
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How to get solar power for your Colorado home – even if your own roof won’t work
your own roof won’t work or you live in an apartment, you can try a community option instead, experts say
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Recent storms have pushed Colorado’s snowpack above ‘normal’
A winter storm dumped nearly 2 feet of snow Sunday and early Monday on Red Mountain Pass between Silverton and Ouray, and 10-15 inches in Durango. (Courtesy of Colorado Department…
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A lot of people are running for Congress right now – not all of them will make it to Colorado’s primary ballot
Republican state House Minority Leader Mike Lynch speaks with Colorado Matters Host Chandra Whitfield Thomas at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. Lynch represents District 49, which includes parts…
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Rep. Ken Buck will miss the people, but not the dysfunction
Colorado Republican U.S. Rep. Ken Buck speaks with KNUS radio talk show host Steffan Tubbs at the Western Conservative Summit on Friday, June 3, 2022.Hart Van Denburg/CPR News That Rep.…
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Colorado Democratic Party begins steps to remove vice-chair who harassed lawmaker
A court recently granted a protective order to Rep. Leslie Herod over Sheena Kadi’s behavior
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Bill banning purchase, sale and transfer of so-called assault weapons in Colorado clears first hurdle
A similar measure was rejected in its first committee hearing last year
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New law means HOAs can’t stop you from hardening your home against wildfires
Gov. Polis says legislation should help residents safeguard their homes and save money on insurance
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Coloradans making travel plans to see total eclipse in April 2024
‘It is the closest thing to space travel that you can experience without leaving the surface of the earth’
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife lands a spectacular hunting and fishing ranch in South Park
Collard Ranch and 5 miles of pristine trout stream will become a state wildlife area for $8.25 million
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Colorado could owe $2 billion in taxpayer refunds. That will squeeze next year’s state budget
state’s quarterly economic forecast in March takes on special importance, because the estimates determine how much the legislature has to spend in its annual budget
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Ken Buck rejects Lauren Boebert’s claim that he is resigning to hamper her run for his congressional seat
Windsor Republican, in an interview with The Colorado Sun, called the accusation ‘ridiculous’
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Colorado wildlife officials are visiting wolf-impacted communities after rocky start to reintroduction
leaders admonished Colorado Parks and Wildlife over poor transparency when wolves were released in December. Can the agency rebuild trust?
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Colorado scientists develop a laser to measure cow burps
Randy Neil opens a gate as he moves his cattle Tuesday from one pasture to another near Ignacio. Neil rotates his cattle, a cross of Hereford, Angus and Simmental, every…
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Colorado’s having a congressional vacancy election. How does that work?
Mike Lynch during the 2023 legislative session, Jan., 9, 2023, in the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. (Hugh Carey, The Colorado Sun) Ronald Reagan was president and Michael Jackson’s song…