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Measles cases in Broomfield now an outbreak, unvaccinated students at two schools sent home for 21 days Unvaccinated students and staff at Broomfield High School and Broomfield Heights Middle School have been told to stay home for 21 days.

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Not a single Democrat in the Colorado legislature says Jared Polis should reduce Tina Peters’ sentence. He appears set to do it anyway. The Colorado Sun asked every Democrat in the legislature Wednesday whether Polis should offer Peters clemency after the governor all but said on social media Tuesday that he plans to do so

Not a single Democrat in the Colorado legislature says Jared Polis should reduce Tina Peters’ sentence. He appears set to do it anyway. | The Colorado Sun
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Denver is one of five finalists to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention Denver last hosted the DNC in 2008, when Barack Obama accepted the nomination at the Denver Broncos’ stadium ahead of his successful first presidential campaign

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So-called

Hailing today in Centennial, Colorado. I don’t recall seeing this before in March. What a strange winter.

Colorado celebrates 150 years of statehood this year. Here's how The Colorado Sun is marking the occasion. The Sun has curated 150 things that make Colorado so colorful, with top-10 lists over 15 weeks leading up to the Aug. 1 statehood anniversary.

Colorado celebrates 150 years of statehood this year. Here's how The Colorado Sun is marking the occasion. | The Colorado Sun
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Colorado health officials confirm 2nd measles case at Broomfield High School, list new high-traffic exposure areas Chick-fil-A and Chipotle locations in the area were added to the list of potential locations of exposure

Colorado health officials confirm 2nd measles case at Broomfield High School, list new high-traffic exposure areas | The Colorado Sun
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Colorado wrongly spent $78M on autism therapy, Office of the Inspector General says The state must repay the federal government $42.6 million after “questionable billing patterns”

Colorado wrongly spent $78M on autism therapy, Office of the Inspector General says | The Colorado Sun
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A once-blighted riverfront property is helping Grand Junction spur economic activity — just not exactly as envisioned $30M riverfront revival of a stretch along the Colorado River was to be anchored by outdoor businesses that didn't show up as hoped

Nancy Lofholm wrote this really interesting look at the $30M project that broke ground in 2018. The zipline is quiet but there's other activity ... A once-blighted riverfront property is helping Grand Junction spur economic activity — just not exactly as envisioned coloradosun.com/2026/03/02/l...

CU quarterback Dominiq Ponder dies in a single-car crash at age 23, police say Ponder was driving a 2023 Tesla near Boulder when he lost control on a curve and hit a guardrail, according to the Colorado State Patrol

CU quarterback Dominiq Ponder dies in a single-car crash at age 23, police say coloradosun.com/2026/03/01/d...

Wildfire near Chautauqua Park in Boulder is fully contained after more than 100 firefighters responded Weather conditions Saturday remain dry and windy along the Front Range, northern Colorado.

UPDATE: Wildfire near Chautauqua Park in Boulder is fully contained after more than 100 firefighters responded coloradosun.com/2026/02/28/b...

Students at Broomfield High School may have been exposed in Colorado’s latest measles case Students and teachers at Broomfield High School are among those possibly exposed to measles, as Colorado reports its second case of the year.

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Colorado gray wolf died from capture-related complications, necropsy shows After the 3-year-old gray wolf was captured, wildlife crews noticed the wolf had a high temperature and had no pulse

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Former Colorado state senator sentenced to probation for fabricating letters amid ethics investigation Sonya Jaquez Lewis, who resigned from the legislature last year, was convicted of attempting to influence a public servant and forgery

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Colorado avalanche educators warily eyeing declining numbers of fatalities despite increasing traffic What’s behind the falling number of Colorado avalanche incidents? One critical factor in backcountry adventurers’ favor: information.

What’s behind the falling number of Colorado avalanche incidents? Jason Blevins explores … Colorado avalanche educators warily eyeing declining numbers of fatalities despite increasing traffic | The Colorado Sun
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Xcel posts nearly $1 billion operating profit from Colorado as the utility seeks rate increases for gas, electric customers Settlements related to the Marshall fire trimmed the bottom line to $678 million, the lowest in four years

Xcel posts nearly $1 billion operating profit from Colorado as the utility seeks rate increases for gas, electric customers | The Colorado Sun
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Denver mayor orders police to protect city residents from ICE Mayor Mike Johnston’s order requires local law enforcement to intervene when federal agents use potentially deadly force in the city

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Denver mayor orders police to protect city residents from ICE Mayor Mike Johnston’s order requires local law enforcement to intervene when federal agents use potentially deadly force in the city

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Lauren Boebert disrupts Epstein deposition by sharing photo of Hillary Clinton Closed-door deposition was paused after Colorado representative broke committee rules and sent photo to conservative influencer

Lauren Boebert disrupts Epstein deposition by sharing photo of Hillary Clinton, violating House committee rules ... coloradosun.com/2026/02/26/l...

Thanks, I needed this.

What’s plug-in solar? Colorado legislators promote a bill to help eager consumers find out. Colorado is joining dozens of states clearing the way for portable, affordable plug-in solar panels for the home.

I know someone out in the Pacific Northwest who has one of these systems. They love it. Could be coming soon to a state near you .... What’s plug-in solar? Colorado legislators promote a bill to help eager consumers find out.  coloradosun.com/2026/02/26/p...

I-25 reopens in Thornton after closure due to heavy smoke  from grass fire Interstate 25 has reopened in Thornton after heavy smoke from a grassfire closed the interstate in both directions Wednesday, according to a Colorado Department of Transportation highway map.

Update: I-25 reopens in Thornton after closure due to heavy smoke from grass fire that forced evacuations, including a school, homes and businesses coloradosun.com/2026/02/25/t...

Fire near I-25 in Thornton leads to interstate closure, evacuations of school, nearby residents A grass fire in Thornton on Wednesday forced the closure of Interstate 25, and a school, several businesses and nearby residents were being evacuated. 

Fire near I-25 in Thornton leads to interstate closure, evacuations of school, nearby residents

Fire near I-25 in Thornton leads to interstate closure, evacuations of school, nearby residents A grass fire in Thornton on Wednesday forced the closure of Interstate 25, and a school, several businesses and nearby residents were being evacuated.

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Here are the dates and theaters for Boulder’s first Sundance Film Festival The Sundance Film Festival may be starting anew in Boulder next year, but it’s sticking with its late January time frame.

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Laura Clellan becomes first female director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife since divisions merged in 2011 Stakeholder group reviewed 150 applications for the job. The state commission voted unanimously Monday to confirm her.

Laura Clellan becomes first female director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife since divisions merged in 2011

As US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s tariffs, Colorado companies look at implications Colorado small businesses scrambled last spring to adjust orders, reroute manufacturing and find cash to pay the higher tariffs

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Kyle Clark (@kyleclarkisofftheair) How do journalists counteract bias? A good question - and a belated invitation to explore my conversation with @Seth Masket about covering politics nowadays and the changing media landscape. https://...

Smart conversation between two smart guys: Seth Masket and Kyle Clark. They're talking about journalism and TV news. This is worth a watch or listen .... substack.com/@kyleclarkis...

Lake Powell forecast to reach critical lows, threatening hydropower generation Lake Powell could receive only half the normal amount of water from upstream rivers this year, prompting big questions for the river.

Sorry, lower basin states (and the rest of us who depend on Colorado River water). This is very bad news for the West. .... Lake Powell forecast to reach critical lows, threatening hydropower generation coloradosun.com/2026/02/18/l...

Democrats would be favored to flip 3 Colorado congressional seats under new redistricting proposal The proposal, brought by an organization called Coloradans for a Level Playing Field, would ask voters to temporarily override the independent redistricting process that they enshrined in the constitu...

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