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Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4, and though there are only two issues on the statewide ballot, a number of Southern Colorado communities are weighing measures and candidates.

KRCC's Southern Colorado voter guide for the 2025 election

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4, and though there are only two issues on the statewide ballot, a number of Southern Colorado communities are weighing measures and candidates.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 2h

2024 saw the most children ever killed in one year from domestic violence incidents

Colorado domestic violence deaths rise even as statewide homicides fall

2024 saw the most children ever killed in one year from domestic violence incidents

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 3h

The Vermejo Reserve spans miles of wilderness, ranchland and former coal mines west of Raton, New Mexico, and extends over the state line into Colorado.

New film, “Preserved,” digs into history and conservation work at Ted Turner’s Vermejo Reserve west of Raton, New Mexico

The Vermejo Reserve spans miles of wilderness, ranchland and former coal mines west of Raton, New Mexico, and extends over the state line into Colorado.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 10h

The collision fractured layers of the plane's windshield but did not result in a loss of cabin pressure.

Weather balloon collision likely caused emergency landing for United Airlines plane flying from Denver to LA

The collision fractured layers of the plane's windshield but did not result in a loss of cabin pressure.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 10h

This election season, eight Colorado communities will ask voters to consider new taxes that could be used to support child care efforts.

Colorado voters: Child care funding measures could be coming to a ballot near you

This election season, eight Colorado communities will ask voters to consider new taxes that could be used to support child care efforts.

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 1d

It’s already given public health officials an early warning, when an outbreak hit Mesa in August.

Colorado is now testing for measles in wastewater

It’s already given public health officials an early warning, when an outbreak hit Mesa in August.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 1d

Voters approved Healthy Meals for All and then food prices and lunch lines went way up — now they are being asked to tax the state’s wealthiest to pay for it.

Propositions LL and MM will decide the future of Colorado’s free school meals program

Voters approved Healthy Meals for All and then food prices and lunch lines went way up — now they are being asked to tax the state’s wealthiest to pay for it.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 1d

The document was submitted as part of a lawsuit to stop the layoffs of government workers during the shutdown

Interior Department aims to cut almost 200 Colorado based jobs, per court filings

The document was submitted as part of a lawsuit to stop the layoffs of government workers during the shutdown.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 1d

November’s food assistance won’t go out until the shutdown ends, putting hundreds of thousands in the state at risk of hunger.

With SNAP benefits running out of money, Colorado officials sound the alarm

November’s food assistance won’t go out until the shutdown ends, putting hundreds of thousands in the state at risk of hunger.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 2d

From Pikachu to frogs and T-Rex, here’s a roundup as seen throughout the state.

PHOTOS: ‘No Kings’ protesters around Colorado take cue from Portland, showing out with inflatable costumes

From Pikachu to frogs and T-Rex, here’s a roundup as seen throughout the state.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 2d

Groups that support older Coloradans have stepped up their efforts to help people avoid losing money to increasingly innovative and effective cyber criminals.

Free classes teach older Coloradans techniques to keep cybercriminals at bay

Groups that support older Coloradans have stepped up their efforts to help people avoid losing money to increasingly innovative and effective cyber criminals.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 2d

A Red Flag warning has been issued for most of the Eastern Plains and the Front Range.

High winds across parts of Colorado create fire danger Monday

FILE - A Red Flag warning has been issued for most of the Eastern Plains and the Front Range.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 2d

A shutdown due to fire risk could last from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday.

Xcel could turn off power Monday for some Denver metro customers

A shutdown due to fire risk could last from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 2d

Democrats have staked reopening the government on an extension of health care tax credits.

Sen. Hickenlooper: Health care stakes warrant shutdown tactics

Democrats have staked reopening the government on an extension of health care tax credits.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 3d

Bloomberg has poured half a million dollars into helping Sen. Michael Bennet defeat Attorney General Phil Weiser in the Democratic primary.

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg reshapes early race for Colorado governor

Bloomberg has poured half a million dollars into helping Sen. Michael Bennet defeat Attorney General Phil Weiser in the Democratic primary.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 4d

The officer named Roam needed one leg amputated after an altercation with a suspect.

Colorado Springs Police K9 recovering after stabbing

The officer named Roam needed one leg amputated after an altercation with a suspect.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 4d

Colorado clerks are trying to calm fears of a ‘MAGA takeover’ of state’s election equipment supplier.

Colorado election officials say they don’t expect big changes after sudden sale of Dominion Voting Systems

Colorado clerks are trying to calm fears of a ‘MAGA takeover’ of state’s election equipment supplier.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 4d

“The congregation believes strongly that the temple is not only the synagogue for the Jewish community, but it also belongs to the citizens of Pueblo.”

Pueblo’s ‘Little Jewelbox’ Temple Emanuel celebrates 125 years

“The congregation believes strongly that the temple is not only the synagogue for the Jewish community, but it also belongs to the citizens of Pueblo.”

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 4d

The clinic was forced to close a year ago due to a provider shortage. It will now operate two days a week.

Durango Planned Parenthood clinic to reopen on Monday

The clinic was forced to close a year ago due to a provider shortage. It will now operate two days a week.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 5d

The midterms are a year away, but the money races are already going strong, as each party eyes control of Congress.

Colorado’s congressional incumbents, Democratic challengers pull in strong fundraising numbers

The midterms are a year away, but the money races are already going strong, as each party eyes control of Congress.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 5d

Durango, Pagosa Springs and Vallecito took the brunt of the high water.

Damage estimates still being calculated following historic floods in southwestern Colorado

Durango, Pagosa Springs and Vallecito took the brunt of the high water.

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Denverite @denverite.bsky.social · 5d

"It is bringing it to the present and letting people know, ‘Hey, this is here. Don't pave over that.'"

How was sex work treated in the Wild West? They’re unearthing the history of Central City’s red-light district

The archaeology project shows how sex workers were treated differently in the Wild West.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 5d

Colorado's prisons are understaffed and overcrowded, pushing inmates into county jails. The state's emergency plan is now active, but local leaders say it's only a temporary fix.

Colorado's prisons and jails are overflowing. What's being done?

Colorado's prisons are understaffed and overcrowded, pushing inmates into county jails. The state's emergency plan is now active, but local leaders say it's only a temporary fix.