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3 decomposed bodies found near remote campsite in western Colorado

A hiker made the grim discovery Sunday northeast of Gunnison

July 13, 2023

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Colorado Republicans call for special session to address bail ruling, high property taxes

The last special session was called in 2020 to address economic consequences of COVID-19

July 12, 2023

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Colorado has 100s more wild horses than the feds say it should. So volunteers are hitting them with fertility darts

The long-term goal is to control the mustang population on the state’s four herd-management areas with fertility control

July 11, 2023

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Two Colorado House Democrats sue their caucus, Republicans alleging open meetings violations

Legal action is a rare intraparty spat spilling into public view and the courts

July 11, 2023

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Proposed change to Colorado GOP bylaws would make it easier to block unaffiliated primary voters

Closing Republican primaries has been a major objective of the far right

July 11, 2023

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What do ranchers, oil producers and bike groups have in common?

They all want a say in new federal land management rules

July 7, 2023

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Weekly planner for July 10 – 14

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July 7, 2023

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Penalty for stealing a car is no longer linked to how much the car is worth

New state law focuses on behavior of offender rather than value of vehicle

July 6, 2023

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Shining lasers at airplanes is now even more illegal in Colorado

A new state law gives local police more power to stop laser-wielding scofflaws

July 6, 2023

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Public workers who exercise free speech will be protected under new Colorado law

Employees can file claim of illegal retaliation with state agency

July 4, 2023

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Ute tribes fear effects of U.S. Supreme Court ruling in water rights case

Leaders say outcome weakens U.S. government obligation to keep promises made in treaties

July 4, 2023

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Colorado law allowing politicians to block people on social media may be harder to use than it seems

Legislature’s nonpartisan lawyers warn House Bill 1306 won’t necessarily prevent lawsuits

July 3, 2023

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Weekly planner for July 3 – 7

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July 3, 2023

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How to have a backcountry campfire in Colorado

The short answer is: Don’t. But if you do, here are some expert tips

June 30, 2023

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Weekly planner for June 26 – 30

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June 23, 2023

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Red Rocks to revamp evacuation plans after hailstorm injuries at concert

A sunny day at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison in 2019. (Stephanie Wolf/CPR News) Red Rocks Amphitheater outside Morrison will…

June 23, 2023

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Colorado taxpayers will get even larger refund checks next year than predicted

TABOR surplus is now estimated at more than $3 billion

June 23, 2023

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Biden wants to make conservation equal to ranching and mining. The GOP won’t have it

Republican-led House committee voted to withdraw a BLM rule it links to ‘Biden’s preservationist agenda’

June 22, 2023

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Wildlife officials issue warning following fawn kidnapping, moose’s fatal jump from parking garage

Reminder comes during an uptick of apparently inadvertent abuses

June 22, 2023

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New Mexico education scores rank near bottom

New Mexico students show little improvement in proficiency since 1998

June 20, 2023

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11 years after creation of DACA, Congress trying again to give ‘Dreamers’ more legal certainty

Bipartisan group of lawmakers announce reintroduction of the American dream and Promise Act

June 19, 2023

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Colorado decriminalized psilocybin. Here’s your guided trip through what happens next

What’s the timeline? Is natural medicine right for you? Should you microdose?

June 19, 2023

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Weekly planner for June 19 – 23

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June 16, 2023

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Colorado is going wolf shopping. First stop: Washington

State looking for donations for restoration project

June 16, 2023