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Gas prices in Colorado not immune to spikes despite country’s increase in oil production Colorado drivers will also see price increases in a few weeks with the annual switch to less-polluting summer gas mix.

Gas prices in Colorado not immune to spikes despite country’s increase in oil production

Is footage from Denver traffic cameras publicly available? Yes. Footage from Denver’s traffic cameras can be purchased through the Denver Police Department website, though restrictions may apply. 

Is footage from Denver traffic cameras publicly available?

How state investment is helping the North Fork Valley transition from coal to culture The state Office of Just Transition has awarded $9M in grants to replace jobs and tax dollars if and when coal is gone, including for small businesses in Paonia

How state investment is helping the North Fork Valley transition from coal to culture

Battle over a little-known wildlife sedative at center of murder case against Barry Morphew  An October murder trial promises to center around a mix of potent chemicals the autopsy revealed were discovered in Suzanne Morphew's remains.

Battle over a little-known wildlife sedative at center of murder case against Barry Morphew

American outdoor recreation economy tops $1.3 trillion, with Colorado again in the top 10 states Colorado’s outdoor recreation economy hit $18.1 billion in 2024, which ranks in the top 10 in the nation, says the Bureau of Economic Analysis

American outdoor recreation economy tops $1.3 trillion, with Colorado again in the top 10 states

Suspect in custody in Colorado in the case of 3 women found dead in Utah The 22-year-old man abandoned a stolen vehicle in Pagosa Springs and was found after a short search. He’ll appear in Colorado court Friday.

Suspect in custody in Colorado in the case of 3 women found dead in Utah

Overnight storm could dump 14 inches of snow on northwestern Colorado, prompting travel warnings The Front Range foothills could see between 4 and 10 inches with 35 mph gusts, while lighter snow is expected in Denver

Overnight storm could dump 14 inches of snow on northwestern Colorado, prompting travel warnings

What’s the future for solar in Colorado? Go it alone but find a federal friend, experts say. Colorado's future with solar power, without federal help, is cloudy but still holds promise, experts say.

A forum on federal policy changes for 150 industry leaders Tuesday became a grief and support group for the Colorado Solar and Storage Association. coloradosun.com/2026/03/04/c...

What’s Happening: A stand-up comedy smorgasbord in Aspen Plus: A 10-minute comedy competition, square dancing in a historic grange, and three spring shows at the MCA

What’s Happening: A stand-up comedy smorgasbord in Aspen

Dog that killed 7-year-old Gunnison boy showed aggressive behavior and was days from being euthanized, records show Emails between staff at the Montrose Animal Shelter and a rescue group detail behavior concerns before the pit bull mix was transferred to a foster family

Dog that killed 7-year-old Gunnison boy showed aggressive behavior and was days from being euthanized, records show

Colorado fights Trump boost to coal power with new appeal   Colorado is again pushing back on Trump administration orders to keep coal fired power plants open, with a new appeals suit.

Colorado fights Trump boost to coal power with new appeal

How Colorado Ballet's chance on a 23-year-old dancer led to him becoming a preeminent choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s interpretation of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” returns to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House for 7 performances

How Colorado Ballet’s chance on a 23-year-old dancer led to him becoming a preeminent choreographer

Michael Bennet is leveling criticism at Colorado Gov. Jared Polis as he vies to replace him During a recent debate, Bennet said Polis is “allergic” to building big statewide coalitions. At another gathering, Bennet said he totally disagrees with the idea that the governor’s health care...

Michael Bennet is leveling criticism at Colorado Gov. Jared Polis as he vies to replace him

Colorado entrepreneurs build a holding company for employee-owned outdoor recreation businesses The Outdoor Rec Collective plans a diverse collection of employee-owned outdoor companies to help grow brands and wages

The Outdoor Rec Collective plans a diverse collection of employee-owned outdoor companies to help owners sustain their brands while delivering higher wages

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How a new wave of water management called a “conservation pool” could provide a way forward for Colorado River users Some Colorado River experts say conservation pools are the wave of the future. Others say the concept is flawed and could hurt economies.

With no progress to speak of in the Colorado River negotiations, some water experts are looking to a conservation program — featuring pools of invisible water and some accounting magic — as a possible path forward.

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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.

Measles cases in Broomfield now an outbreak, unvaccinated students at two schools sent home for 21 days

Do you use cash advance apps like MoneyLion, EarnIn or Brigit? We want to hear from you. The Colorado Sun wants to talk to you about your experience using apps to access money before your paycheck arrives

The Colorado Sun wants to talk to you about your experience using apps to access money before your paycheck arrives

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Colorado lawmakers hope to cut CMAS testing time to ease student stress and the state budget A bill sponsored by a bipartisan group of lawmakers would create a working group that would devise recommendations for standardized testing hours

Democratic state Sen. Chris Kolker, of Centennial, calls current testing hours “onerous” for students who take the Colorado Measures of Academic Success exams every spring, some of whom spend as many as 11 hours over the course of a few weeks on the tests.

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Effort to restrict Colorado farmers’ use of seeds coated with pesticides rejected in committee A state Senate committee said the effort to control “neonics” was too far, too fast despite the governor's support

A state Senate committee killed a bill that would have required farmers to get a third-party “prescription” before planting more of the now-ubiquitous crop seeds coated with pesticides, with even some Democrats saying the green effort went too far, too fast.

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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

“I think it’s a ridiculous idea,” said state Rep. Karen McCormick, a Longmont Democrat. “What is he thinking?”

The 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.

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.

As a way to celebrate the state’s 150th birthday, The Colorado Sun will roll out a special, weekly newsletter for 15 weeks, beginning in April and leading up to Aug. 1, detailing some of the things that make Colorado so colorful.

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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

NEW: Not a single Democrat in the Colorado legislature says Jared Polis should reduce Tina Peters’ sentence. He appears set to do it anyway.

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$10 stadium hot dog in Colorado lives on as effort to prevent high “captive audience” pricing meets demise House Bill 1012 was rejected Tuesday during its first hearing at the Colorado Capitol. It faced big opposition from the business community.

A bill intended to prevent businesses from charging high prices in so-called captive audience settings in Colorado — like airports, hospitals and stadiums — was rejected Tuesday during its first committee hearing.

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Tension over hunting animals for their fur prompts higher security at Colorado Parks and Wildlife meeting A CPW official cited “detailed information about public testimony” as one of the reasons for checking people for weapons at the commission meeting Wednesday

Tension over furbearer regulations has prompted increased security for the CPW meeting today, when commissioners will vote on petitions from opposing groups focused on hunting and trapping of animals for their fur.

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Tension over hunting animals for their fur prompts higher security at Colorado Parks and Wildlife meeting A CPW official cited “detailed information about public testimony” as one of the reasons for checking people for weapons at the commission meeting Wednesday

Tension over hunting animals for their fur prompts higher security at Colorado Parks and Wildlife meeting

How a new wave of water management called a “conservation pool” could provide a way forward for Colorado River users Some Colorado River experts say conservation pools are the wave of the future. Others say the concept is flawed and could hurt economies.

How a new wave of water management called a “conservation pool” could provide a way forward for Colorado River users

Colorado entrepreneurs build a holding company for employee-owned outdoor recreation businesses The Outdoor Rec Collective plans a diverse collection of employee-owned outdoor companies to help grow brands and wages

Colorado entrepreneurs build a holding company for employee-owned outdoor recreation businesses

What’s the future for solar in Colorado? Go it alone but find a federal friend, experts say. Colorado's future with solar power, without federal help, is cloudy but still holds promise, experts say.

What’s the future for solar in Colorado? Go it alone but find a federal friend, experts say.

Do you use cash advance apps like MoneyLion, EarnIn or Brigit? We want to hear from you. The Colorado Sun wants to talk to you about your experience using apps to access money before your paycheck arrives

Do you use cash advance apps like MoneyLion, EarnIn or Brigit? We want to hear from you.

$10 stadium hot dog in Colorado lives on as effort to prevent high “captive audience” pricing meets demise House Bill 1012 was rejected Tuesday during its first hearing at the Colorado Capitol. It faced big opposition from the business community.

$10 stadium hot dog in Colorado lives on as effort to prevent high “captive audience” pricing meets demise