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A cloud-seeding company claims it added 2 billion gallons of water in Utah. Experts have their doubts.
A cloud-seeding company claims it added 2 billion gallons of water in Utah. Experts have their doubts.
Colorado River communities looking for ways to shore up water supplies after decades of drought are turning to new forms of cloud seeding.
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9 Colorado counties keep soaring above federal ozone limits, risking fresh sanctions
9 Colorado counties keep soaring above federal ozone limits, risking fresh sanctions
A new season of spiking ozone readings nearly guarantees Colorado will fail to attain EPA limits, again, and require new sanctions. A public health study shows the damage.
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National Democrats see a path toward winning all 8 of Colorado’s congressional districts in 2026
National Democrats see a path toward winning all 8 of Colorado’s congressional districts in 2026
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on Wednesday added Colorado’s 3rd and 4th congressional districts to its list of “districts in play” this year
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Federal judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit against Colorado over voter rolls
Federal judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit against Colorado over voter rolls
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the Justice Department failed to justify access to unredacted Colorado voter records and dismissed a lawsuit with prejudice
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Colorado’s new wolf conservation manager inherits a growing program — and a lot of uncertainty
Colorado’s new wolf conservation manager inherits a growing program — and a lot of uncertainty
Matthew Hyde replaces Eric Odell to lead Colorado’s wolf-reintroduction program at a time it's at a crossroads with increasing rancher conflicts, a federal review but also new packs and pups.
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Smoke across Colorado from Pacific Northwest fires expected to last a few days
Smoke across Colorado from Pacific Northwest fires expected to last a few days
Yes, it was blissfully cool this morning on the Front Range after a run of 100-degree temperatures, but it was not cool and crisp. It was cool and distinctly hazy, as wildfire smoke flows in from Oregon...
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Cargill workers in Fort Morgan reject tentative contract to end lockout
Cargill workers in Fort Morgan reject tentative contract to end lockout
More than 1,700 meatpackers haven’t been to work since May 20 after negotiations for higher wages and benefits broke down.
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Helicopter roundup of wild horses begins in northwestern Colorado as temperatures near 100
Helicopter roundup of wild horses begins in northwestern Colorado as temperatures near 100
The BLM plans to remove 1,011 horses from two areas near Meeker and Rangely
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Colorado’s youth mental health corps improves student attendance and behavior
Colorado’s youth mental health corps improves student attendance and behavior
"Near-peer" mental health navigators work in Colorado schools as part of a program designed to improve the professional pipeline, too
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How Aurora Water uses surveillance tech to crack down on lawn-watering violations
How Aurora Water uses surveillance tech to crack down on lawn-watering violations
One way Aurora Water has achieved savings amid an historic drought is with smart meters that constantly surveil customer use. Denver Water relies on complaints.
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Environmentalists can sue Suncor for its Commerce City pollution if they can prove it, US Appeals Court rules
Environmentalists can sue Suncor for its Commerce City pollution if they can prove it, US Appeals Court rules
10th Circuit overrules US District Court and says environmental groups can seek tougher state action
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Background checks for firearm purchases set a record in July ahead of new Colorado gun law taking effect
Background checks for firearm purchases set a record in July ahead of new Colorado gun law taking effect
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation processed 59,452 gun background checks last month. By comparison, the agency processed 20,172 gun background checks in July 2025.
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Aurora police officer indicted in 2025 shooting that killed a 37-year-old Black man
Aurora police officer indicted in 2025 shooting that killed a 37-year-old Black man
Matthew Neely, 54, shot and killed Rajon Belt-Stubblefield, 37, Aug. 30 in Aurora. The case was referred to a grand jury earlier this year.
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Fishing closures are becoming routine in Colorado, throughout the West as record heat warms rivers
Fishing closures are becoming routine in Colorado, throughout the West as record heat warms rivers
The restrictions aim to reduce stress on species including highly-prized trout
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The Gunnison Valley community rallies to answer an annual call to fight cancer — even for reluctant recipients
The Gunnison Valley community rallies to answer an annual call to fight cancer — even for reluctant recipients
The 27th annual Living Journeys Summit Hike drew more than 400 to the summit of Mount Crested Butte on “the day of the year we all show up”
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Colorado Democrats flip on Israel aid, reflecting larger divide within the party
Colorado Democrats flip on Israel aid, reflecting larger divide within the party
The Israeli government’s actions after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks have riled up a portion of the Democratic base, and the reverberations are being felt within the party from Denver to Washington, D.C.
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Leadville 100 run and bike races forced to chart new courses to avoid Willow fire zone
Leadville 100 run and bike races forced to chart new courses to avoid Willow fire zone
Organizers of the iconic endurance races worked to assemble a new course and preserve the events that serve as the town’s economic engine
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Do solar plants require backup from fossil fuels?
Do solar plants require backup from fossil fuels?
No. Solar plants require backup, but it doesn’t have to be from fossil fuels.
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Peter Moore: Our data centers have a drinking problem
Peter Moore: Our data centers have a drinking problem
And so do we, the good people of Colorado, who depend on them
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To celebrate 150 years of statehood, we asked readers your favorite things about Colorado. Here is what you said.
To celebrate 150 years of statehood, we asked readers your favorite things about Colorado. Here is what you said.
Colorado has plenty to offer anyone who makes it to the Centennial State. We’ve given you 150 of our favorites. Here are just a few of yours.
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“Bad ass” wildland firefighter memorialized in Grand Junction
“Bad ass” wildland firefighter memorialized in Grand Junction
Nate Matthews, 1 of 5 firefighters killed in Colorado this summer, spent 11 years in a profession fire managers say is becoming more dangerous
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Backers of Colorado’s graduated income tax ballot measure race to collect final voter signatures before Monday deadline
Backers of Colorado’s graduated income tax ballot measure race to collect final voter signatures before Monday deadline
Initiative 195 will ask voters to raise Colorado’s flat 4.4% income tax rate on income earned by people and corporations that exceeds $500,000 while cutting the income tax rate on earnings less than...
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What’s Working: How Colorado knows 7,322 people found jobs on state’s official job board
What’s Working: How Colorado knows 7,322 people found jobs on state’s official job board
That’s just 2% of all who applied for a job on Connecting Colorado since its relaunch. The state job board has more than 140,000 openings.
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Colorado turns 150 years young today. Happy sesquicentennial to the Centennial State.
Colorado turns 150 years young today. Happy sesquicentennial to the Centennial State.
The Colorado Sun has been celebrating many of the things unique about the Centennial State. Take a look at 150 things that just lean into Colorado's awesomeness.
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Helicopter was unable to rescue firefighters in deadly Colorado wildfire due to heavy smoke, report finds
Helicopter was unable to rescue firefighters in deadly Colorado wildfire due to heavy smoke, report finds
The report gives the most detailed public account yet of the events leading up to the tragedy that killed 4 firefighters in western Colorado
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“The Casual Enormity of Adam Palmer” details the impact of the Eagle father, athlete and community leader
“The Casual Enormity of Adam Palmer” details the impact of the Eagle father, athlete and community leader
Adam Palmer, who died in an avalanche in 2021, helped steer his Eagle County community toward cleaner, more sustainable energy
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An “absolutely insane” six weeks at the Durango Airtanker Base that supports firefighting across the West
An “absolutely insane” six weeks at the Durango Airtanker Base that supports firefighting across the West
The Sun caught a glimpse of the nearly nonstop activity and critical coordination necessary to battle a raging wildfire season
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50 years after Colorado’s famous fourteener climb, a new generation heads for the summits
50 years after Colorado’s famous fourteener climb, a new generation heads for the summits
About 500 climbers will fan out across the state’s highest peaks this weekend to commemorate Colorado’s 150th anniversary and reimagine a 1976 tradition
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So wait, what’s happening with the Colorado River? Here’s the breakdown.
So wait, what’s happening with the Colorado River? Here’s the breakdown.
Federal agencies released the first of several highly anticipated reports that will outline how the river will be managed for years to come.
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Victor Marx selects fellow former Marine as running mate in Colorado governor’s race
Victor Marx selects fellow former Marine as running mate in Colorado governor’s race
George Markert, a retired Marine colonel, originally ran for U.S. Senate this year but failed to make the primary ballot. The Broomfield resident moved to Colorado about three years ago as he settled...
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