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Colorado state senator killed in multi-vehicle crash south of Denver
Colorado state senator killed in multi-vehicle crash south of Denver
Faith Winter, a Broomfield Democrat, was a fierce advocate for transit. She was entering her 12th and final year as a state lawmaker.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Colorado state senator killed in multi-vehicle crash south of Denver
A University of Colorado database could help revive the Arapaho language before its last speakers are gone
A University of Colorado database could help revive the Arapaho language before its last speakers are gone
Many Native American languages currently have few Native speakers, and the speakers are typically the oldest members of the community
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November 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A University of Colorado database could help revive the Arapaho language before its last speakers are gone
Nearly a century ago, Coloradans celebrated two Thanksgivings in a bid to jumpstart the economy
Nearly a century ago, Coloradans celebrated two Thanksgivings in a bid to jumpstart the economy
When Franklin Roosevelt proposed moving the 1939 holiday a week earlier than the traditional last Thursday of November, some chaos ensued.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Nearly a century ago, Coloradans celebrated two Thanksgivings in a bid to jumpstart the economy
Coloradans could see snow this holiday weekend after a slow start to the winter snowpack
Coloradans could see snow this holiday weekend after a slow start to the winter snowpack
November was almost balmy in parts of Colorado, but with storms rolling over the state, snow is starting to gather in the mountains.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Coloradans could see snow this holiday weekend after a slow start to the winter snowpack
Here’s what to know about influenza, COVID, norovirus, food poisoning and other unwanted holiday guests.
Flu season has arrived early in Colorado, just in time to crash your Thanksgiving feast
Colorado is seeing an uptick in flu activity as Thanksgiving approaches. But that's not the only disease to watch out for this holiday season
coloradosun.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Here’s what to know about influenza, COVID, norovirus, food poisoning and other unwanted holiday guests.
Aid organizations say sourcing ingredients from local farmers, ranchers and greenhouses gives growers an end-of-season boost while helping others.
Holiday food boxes make a kindly connection between Colorado farms and families
Aid organizations say buying from local farmers, ranchers and greenhouses gives growers an end-of-season boost while helping others
coloradosun.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Aid organizations say sourcing ingredients from local farmers, ranchers and greenhouses gives growers an end-of-season boost while helping others.
International tourists will pay $100 more to enter Rocky Mountain National Park, can’t visit on fee-free days
International tourists will pay $100 more to enter Rocky Mountain National Park, can't visit on fee-free days
“America-first entry fee policies” apply to the 11 most popular parks, include raising annual pass price to $250 for foreign travelers
coloradosun.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:07 AM
International tourists will pay $100 more to enter Rocky Mountain National Park, can’t visit on fee-free days
The Colorado Sun is your newsroom. From our reporters to our editors to our columnists, we all work hard for you.
As columnist Mike Littwin said, "Do readers matter? More than I can say." 👇
As columnist Mike Littwin said, "Do readers matter? More than I can say." 👇
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Colorado Sun is your newsroom. From our reporters to our editors to our columnists, we all work hard for you.
As columnist Mike Littwin said, "Do readers matter? More than I can say." 👇
As columnist Mike Littwin said, "Do readers matter? More than I can say." 👇
Colorado is “not currently seeking a transfer” of Tina Peters to federal custody
Colorado is “not currently seeking a transfer” of Tina Peters to federal custody
The Colorado Department of Corrections is indicating it has no plans to grant the Trump administration’s request that Peters be moved out of state prison to a federal facility
coloradosun.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Colorado is “not currently seeking a transfer” of Tina Peters to federal custody
Outside Days event May 28-31 will feature a three-day music festival with 16 bands, films and presentations as well as the two-day Outdoor Summit industry gathering.
Third annual Outside Festival moves from Civic Center park to Auraria Campus with a rebrand as Outside Days
Outside Days event May 28-31 will feature a three-day music festival with 16 bands as well as the two-day Outdoor Summit industry gathering
coloradosun.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Outside Days event May 28-31 will feature a three-day music festival with 16 bands, films and presentations as well as the two-day Outdoor Summit industry gathering.
Colorado county clerks urge Jared Polis to public vow to keep Tina Peters in state custody
Colorado county clerks urge Jared Polis to public vow to keep Tina Peters in state custody
Nearly three dozen Colorado clerks from both sides of the political aisle attended the news conference to “demonstrate a unified statewide stance” on the issue
coloradosun.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Colorado county clerks urge Jared Polis to public vow to keep Tina Peters in state custody
Colorado families are “adopting” turkeys for Thanksgiving instead of eating them
Colorado families are “adopting” turkeys for Thanksgiving instead of eating them
Sponsor-a-turkey programs are popping up across the U.S. as alternative to buying a bird for the holiday feast
coloradosun.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Colorado families are “adopting” turkeys for Thanksgiving instead of eating them
After Western water officials missed a federal deadline, what’s next for the Colorado River negotiations?
After Western water officials missed a federal deadline, what’s next for the Colorado River negotiations?
After Colorado River negotiators missed a mid-November deadline, Colorado water experts ranged from disappointed to optimistic.
coloradosun.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
After Western water officials missed a federal deadline, what’s next for the Colorado River negotiations?
Holiday food boxes make a kindly connection between Colorado farms and families
Holiday food boxes make a kindly connection between Colorado farms and families
Aid organizations say buying from local farmers, ranchers and greenhouses gives growers an end-of-season boost while helping others
coloradosun.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Holiday food boxes make a kindly connection between Colorado farms and families
The move would save the state money in the short term to address Colorado’s budget crisis, but it could cost the pension as much as $180 million in the long run.
As budget crisis grows, Colorado governor looks to cut PERA payments
The move would save the state money in the short term to address Colorado’s budget crisis, but it could cost the pension as much as $180 million in the long run.
coloradosun.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The move would save the state money in the short term to address Colorado’s budget crisis, but it could cost the pension as much as $180 million in the long run.
FBI seeks interviews with Jason Crow, other Democrats who urged US troops to defy illegal orders
FBI seeks interviews with Jason Crow, other Democrats who urged US troops to defy illegal orders
The inquiries mark an extraordinary escalation for federal law enforcement and military institutions that traditionally steer clear of partisan clashes
coloradosun.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:05 AM
FBI seeks interviews with Jason Crow, other Democrats who urged US troops to defy illegal orders
BREAKING: Jeff Davis, who led Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s wolf reintroduction efforts, steps down as agency director
Jeff Davis, who led Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s wolf reintroduction efforts, steps down as agency director
Davis, who led reintroduction of wolves to Colorado will move into an executive role in the Department of Natural Resources.
coloradosun.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:06 AM
BREAKING: Jeff Davis, who led Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s wolf reintroduction efforts, steps down as agency director
Man accused in Planned Parenthood shooting in 2015 dies in federal custody
Man accused in Planned Parenthood shooting in 2015 dies in federal custody
Robert Dear, who was mentally ill, had been held in federal custody since 2019, with his attorneys arguing he was not fit to stand for trial
coloradosun.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Man accused in Planned Parenthood shooting in 2015 dies in federal custody
ICE conduct in Colorado “unlawful”: Federal judge orders agency to repay plaintiffs’ bond money, remove ankle monitors and better document reasons for arrest
ICE conduct in Colorado "unlawful”: Federal judge orders agency to repay plaintiffs’ bond money, remove ankle monitors and better document reasons for arrest
The ruling is a win in federal court for ACLU, Colorado law firms who sued ICE to stop “indiscriminate” arrests and detentions
coloradosun.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:01 AM
ICE conduct in Colorado “unlawful”: Federal judge orders agency to repay plaintiffs’ bond money, remove ankle monitors and better document reasons for arrest
The state investigation also found violations by Arkansas Valley Adventures, the owner of the Mount Blue Sky Via Ferrata, following the Sept. 20 death of 26-year-old guide Olivia Copeland.
Colorado investigators say “operator error” led to climbing guide’s death on Idaho Springs via ferrata
A state investigation also found the owner of the Mount Blue Sky Via Ferrata violated state rules following the Sept. 20 death of the guide
coloradosun.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The state investigation also found violations by Arkansas Valley Adventures, the owner of the Mount Blue Sky Via Ferrata, following the Sept. 20 death of 26-year-old guide Olivia Copeland.
Hospitals outside the Denver area saw smaller profits compared to their metro-area counterparts, according to a new report.
Denver metro hospitals made $1.3 billion in profits in 2024, but little of that came from treating patients
Denver-area hospitals made nearly $1.3 billion in profits in 2024, an improvement over prior years but still down from pre-pandemic numbers.
coloradosun.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Hospitals outside the Denver area saw smaller profits compared to their metro-area counterparts, according to a new report.
And turkeys are still available! Plus: Items that cost more or less, Thanksgiving travel, AMP and the nation’s largest recycling center, a downtown office-to-apartment conversion, more!
What’s Working: Thanksgiving dinner in Colorado will cost less than last year, as grocers eat the loss
And turkeys are still available! Plus: Thanksgiving travel, the largest recycling center, a downtown office-to-apartment conversion, more!
coloradosun.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
And turkeys are still available! Plus: Items that cost more or less, Thanksgiving travel, AMP and the nation’s largest recycling center, a downtown office-to-apartment conversion, more!
From a mine dump to floating rubber flotillas to community surf waves, the Upper Arkansas River shapes communities like Buena Vista, Salida and Cañon City.
The shifting gifts of the Upper Arkansas River and its evolving role for Colorado communities
From a mine dump to floating rubber flotillas to community surf waves, the Upper Arkansas River shapes communities like Buena Vista, Salida and Cañon City
coloradosun.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
From a mine dump to floating rubber flotillas to community surf waves, the Upper Arkansas River shapes communities like Buena Vista, Salida and Cañon City.
A month after shutting down the regional office in Denver, the patent agency is seeking locations for a new one. The deadline is 3 p.m. Friday.
U.S. patent agency asks where to put new regional office after closing its Denver hub
A month after shutting down the regional office in Denver, the US Patent Office is looking for a new location. The deadline is 3 p.m. Friday
coloradosun.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A month after shutting down the regional office in Denver, the patent agency is seeking locations for a new one. The deadline is 3 p.m. Friday.
Flu season has arrived early in Colorado, just in time to crash your Thanksgiving feast
Flu season has arrived early in Colorado, just in time to crash your Thanksgiving feast
Colorado is seeing an uptick in flu activity as Thanksgiving approaches. But that's not the only disease to watch out for this holiday season
coloradosun.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Flu season has arrived early in Colorado, just in time to crash your Thanksgiving feast