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2026-07-15 14:02:39 UTC

The GEO Group is blocking a tuberculosis investigation at the Aurora ICE facility, county health officials say
https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/15/geo-group-immigration-detention-tuberculosis/

2026-05-01 17:08:02 UTC

A leather shop at the Fremont Correctional Center gives inmates something to fill their time
https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/01/a-leather-shop-at-the-fremont-correctional-center-gives-inmates-something-to-fill-their-time/

2026-04-29 14:03:11 UTC

The museums and landmarks keeping a mosaic of Colorado’s histories alive
https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/29/colorado-150-state-history-museums-landmarks/

2026-04-27 18:05:02 UTC

Democrats’ dueling data center bills have stalled as opposition to the industry mounts
https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/27/data-center-bills-stalled-colorado-legislature/

2026-04-27 17:08:02 UTC

Can birds catch diseases from birdbaths?
https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/27/can-birds-catch-diseases-from-birdbaths/

2026-04-27 14:02:35 UTC

As AI license plate readers spread across Colorado, grassroots movements push back
https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/27/ai-license-plate-readers-flock-colorado-grassroots-movements-push-back/

2026-04-26 14:01:25 UTC

Across Colorado, people are fighting for the right to repair their stuff. Where can they go to learn how to do it?
https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/26/colorado-right-to-repair-longmont-repair-cafe/

2026-04-24 21:03:02 UTC

Yes, invasive worms are the latest threat to Colorado. Plus, they jump.
https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/24/asian-jumping-worm-invasive-colorado-gardens/

2026-04-24 01:02:01 UTC

What do you love about Colorado? Tell us here.
https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/23/what-do-you-love-about-colorado-audience-callout/

2026-04-23 23:01:02 UTC

Xcel’s solution to its summer power gap: Coal, coal, gas and more gas
https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/23/xcel-fossil-fuels-summer-power-gap/

2026-04-23 18:05:05 UTC

Palisade farmers take on low temperatures in a fight to save peaches from April freezes
https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/23/palisade-peaches-colorado-talbott-farms-cold-april-freeze/

2026-04-23 17:08:01 UTC

Federal judge orders family of Boulder firebombing suspect to be released from ICE custody
https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/23/judge-orders-release-el-gamal-family-colorado-springs/

2026-04-22 16:33:01 UTC

Colorado 150: The scenic drives and roadside attractions that give way to stunning landscapes and inspiring architecture
https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/22/colorado-150-scenic-drives-and-roadside-attractions/

2026-04-17 15:02:27 UTC

Bill to allow “balcony solar” option for Coloradans awaits Gov. Polis’ signature
https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/17/plug-in-solar-balcony-solar-colorado-bill-eases-way/

2026-04-15 17:08:01 UTC

Former New York Times editor: “We were caught a little flat-footed by this president”
https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/15/dean-baquet-nyt-colorado-sunfest-donald-trump/

2026-04-10 18:05:01 UTC

Does 40% of Colorado’s electricity come from renewable energy?
https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/10/colorado-renewable-energy/

2026-04-09 23:01:02 UTC

Opinion: Colorado lawmakers had a chance to protect homes from wildfires, but turned it down
https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/09/opinion-colorado-wildfire-home-hardening-bill-rejected/

2026-04-09 21:03:00 UTC

BNSF, state reach tentative deal to end 22 year wait for rail service to Northern Colorado
https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/09/northern-colorado-rail-service-bnsf-boulder-county/

2026-04-09 20:06:01 UTC

Wyoming man who tortured, killed wolf at a bar, sentenced to probation
https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/09/wyoming-wolf-tortured-probation-sentence/

2026-04-03 15:02:32 UTC

A dose of amino acids could give developing Western Slope peaches strength to survive deadly spring freezes
https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/03/peaches-freeze-western-slope-colorado-state-university-research/

2026-03-30 18:05:01 UTC

Why Children’s Hospital Colorado has not resumed gender-affirming care despite a favorable court ruling
https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/30/childrens-hospital-colorado-gender-affirming-care-lawsuit/

2026-03-23 17:08:03 UTC

Has bird flu killed millions of chickens in Colorado?
https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/23/has-bird-flu-killed-millions-of-chickens-in-colorado/

2026-03-23 14:02:17 UTC

Colorado’s growing share of unaffiliated voters is making it harder for candidates to get on the ballot
https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/23/colorado-signature-gathering-candidates-ballot-access/

2026-03-22 15:02:01 UTC

Climate change is already happening in Colorado. Here are 10 signs we can see right now.
https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/22/10-signs-of-climate-change-in-colorado/

2026-03-20 23:01:01 UTC

The Colorado Sun is exploring solutions to the state’s water crisis. Here’s how you can help.
https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/20/colorado-water-scarcity-solutions-audience-callout/

2026-03-17 15:03:34 UTC

Many cultures, one kitchen: How a support group in Gunnison is bringing immigrants together
https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/17/immigrants-charlas-en-cocina-gunnison-cooking/

2026-03-17 14:02:35 UTC

Wife, 5 children of man accused in Boulder firebombing say they’re suffering in ICE custody more than 9 months after attack
https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/17/el-gamal-children-colorado-springs-dilley-detention-center-texas/

2026-03-16 18:05:03 UTC

Is most of Colorado’s water used for agriculture?
https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/16/is-most-of-colorados-water-used-for-agriculture/

2026-03-15 14:01:23 UTC

Colorado’s accidental climatologist taps 52 years of daily winter weather reports to confirm a troubling trend
https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/15/billy-barr-colorado-gothic-climatologist-winter-weather-reports-climate-change/

2026-03-13 22:29:00 UTC

Are all measles vaccinations good for life?
https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/13/are-all-measles-vaccinations-good-for-life/

2026-03-10 14:02:03 UTC

Xcel claims it can’t close the electricity supply gap yet, floats the idea of keeping its coal plants running until 2030
https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/10/coal-power-xcel-hayden-pueblo/

2026-03-03 15:02:30 UTC

Colorado lawmakers hope to cut CMAS testing time to ease student stress and the state budget
https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/03/colorado-cmas-reduce-state-standardized-testing-time/

2026-02-28 00:01:01 UTC

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2026-02-27 15:02:57 UTC

Xcel posts nearly $1 billion operating profit from Colorado as the utility seeks rate increases for gas, electric customers
https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/27/xcel-psco-profits-rate-hikes-marshall-fire-settlements/

2026-02-26 23:43:44 UTC

Denver mayor orders police to protect city residents from ICE
https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/26/denver-mayor-mike-johnston-executive-order-ice/

2026-02-23 15:02:21 UTC

Proposed tax breaks for data centers would increase taxes for poor Coloradans, analysts say
https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/23/proposed-data-center-tax-breaks-would-increase-taxes-poor-coloradans-analysis/

2026-02-17 21:06:01 UTC

Palantir departs Denver, moves headquarters to Miami
https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/17/palantir-leaving-denver-moving-miami/

2026-02-16 15:02:39 UTC

What will climate change cost Coloradans? Up to $37 billion, a new study says
https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/16/study-climate-change-billions-costs-colorado/

2026-02-13 18:08:02 UTC

Woman pleads guilty to scamming nearly $5 million from Idaho Springs gondola investors
https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/13/woman-pleads-guilty-to-scamming-nearly-5-million-from-idaho-springs-gondola-investors/

2026-02-13 16:02:54 UTC

As Trump reverses EPA’s ability to control greenhouse gases, Colorado environmental groups vow to “play the long game”
https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/13/trump-endangerment-colorado-impact/

2026-02-12 17:33:02 UTC

Workers at Greeley JBS plant preparing for what could be nation’s first meatpacker strike in decades
https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/12/greeley-meatpackers-union-strike-jbs-beef-ufcw/

2026-02-12 16:02:23 UTC

As some Democratic governors lead on ICE pushback, Jared Polis is taking a hands-off approach
https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/12/colorado-governor-jared-polis-ice-policy/

2026-02-12 15:02:12 UTC

All of the reasons Colorado’s horrible snowpack is so problematic
https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/12/colorado-snowpack-horrible-why-it-matters/

2026-02-12 01:04:01 UTC

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2026-02-05 23:29:01 UTC

ICE is violating court order against warrantless arrests in Colorado, lawyers say
https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/05/ice-violating-court-order-warrantless-arrests-colorado-lawyers-say/

2026-02-01 16:02:01 UTC

As anti-trans laws exclude athletes, Colorado roller derby leagues are adapting so everyone can skate
https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/01/fort-collins-roller-derby-all-gender-league/

2026-01-30 21:06:05 UTC

Avian flu hits another Weld County egg farm, Colorado declares disaster
https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/30/avian-flu-weld-county-egg-farm-new-outbreak/

2026-01-24 01:04:01 UTC

Colorado saw more traffic deaths in 2025, including a rise in impaired driving and pedestrian deaths
https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/23/colorado-rise-traffic-deaths-2025/

2026-01-23 18:08:01 UTC

Tax breaks vs. renewable energy offsets: Democrats plan to duel over conflicting Colorado data center bills
https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/23/tax-breaks-vs-renewable-energy-offsets-democrats-plan-to-duel-over-conflicting-colorado-data-center-bills/

2026-01-22 22:03:01 UTC

Biggest snowstorm of the snow-starved 2025-26 ski season expected to land Friday and Saturday
https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/22/resorts-hoping-to-revive-2025-26-ski-season/

2026-01-21 18:08:02 UTC

Series of big storms are needed to make up huge snow supply gap, Colorado water experts say
https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/21/big-storms-needed-huge-snow-supply-gap-colorado-water-experts/

2026-01-21 16:02:07 UTC

Colorado launches new system for reporting alleged misconduct by federal agents
https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/21/colorado-reporting-system-alleged-federal-agent-misconduct/

2026-01-19 17:33:01 UTC

Are unplanned Xcel blackouts on the rise in Colorado?
https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/19/are-unplanned-xcel-blackouts-on-the-rise-in-colorado/

2026-01-16 19:05:01 UTC

Did Colorado just have its worst week for flu hospitalizations?
https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/16/colorado-flu-cases/

2026-01-16 16:02:04 UTC

Yes, the Front Range is extremely dry and warm this winter. Here’s what you should do.
https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/16/front-range-drought-keeping-plants-healthy/

2026-01-08 02:08:35 UTC

Driver killed by ICE officer in Minneapolis was originally from Colorado
https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/07/ice-shooting-minneapolis-renee-nicole-good/

2026-01-07 17:33:01 UTC

Colorado child care centers, counties scramble as feds say they are freezing funds for poorest families
https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/07/colorado-frozen-federal-funds-child-care-tanf/

2026-01-07 16:02:01 UTC

Northern Colorado’s trans community struggles to find support amid politically charged climate
https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/07/transgender-kids-northern-colorado-support/

2026-01-05 18:08:01 UTC

Are Colorado’s per capita carbon emissions among the highest in the world?
https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/05/colorado-carbon-emissions/

2026-01-02 20:05:01 UTC

Children’s Hospital Colorado has suspended gender-affirming care for transgender youth amid a new federal investigation
https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/02/childrens-hospital-colorado-gender-affirming-care-kennedy/

2026-01-02 16:02:01 UTC

Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack while hiking in northern Colorado
https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/02/colorado-fatal-mountain-lion-attack-estes-park/

2025-12-31 15:01:59 UTC

ICE arrested more than 3,500 people in Colorado in 2025 — including babies and the elderly
https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/31/ice-arrests-2025-data-deportation-data-project/

2025-12-30 15:01:52 UTC

Here comes another Xcel Energy rate hike. This time, the utility is asking to raise your gas bill.
https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/30/xcel-energy-gas-rate-increase-utility-bills/

2025-12-29 16:02:02 UTC

Can a single data center use as much power as 5,000 homes?
https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/29/data-center-power/

2025-12-28 16:02:01 UTC

Do you know how to survive in Colorado? Take this quiz to find out.
https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/28/do-you-know-how-to-survive-in-colorado-take-this-quiz-to-find-out/

2025-12-26 17:33:01 UTC

Children’s Hospital Colorado is fighting the DOJ in court over a subpoena about gender-affirming care
https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/26/childrens-hospital-colorado-gender-affirming-care-subpoena/

2025-12-26 15:01:35 UTC

Are noisy aftermarket mufflers illegal in Colorado?
https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/26/are-noisy-aftermarket-mufflers-illegal-in-colorado/

2025-12-24 16:02:03 UTC

Time is up for operators of a beloved Grand Junction farm market
https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/24/okagawa-farms-grand-junction-retirement/

2025-12-22 16:02:36 UTC

Colorado air quality protections cut greenhouse gases by 70%, new study from environmental group shows
https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/22/colorado-methane-oil-and-gas-leaks-cut/

2025-12-22 02:02:01 UTC

Immigrant activist Jeanette Vizguerra can leave ICE custody on bond, judge rules
https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/21/jeanette-vizguerra-ice-custody-bond/

2025-12-20 00:01:01 UTC

Colorado’s U.S. senators hold up appropriations package over NCAR’s future
https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/19/michael-bennet-john-hickenlooper-ncar-appropriations-hold/

2025-12-19 19:03:13 UTC

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How to prepare for a wildfire in Colorado
https://coloradosun.com/2022/01/04/how-to-prepare-for-a-wildfire-in-colorado/

2025-12-19 19:03:13 UTC

If a fire sparks, it could spread rapidly amid wind gusts up to 100 mph paired with record-high temperatures, the National Weather Service said
https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/19/critical-fire-danger-boulder-jefferson-foothills/

2025-12-18 18:45:14 UTC

NEW: Xcel Energy plans for second shut-off as thousands of Coloradans remain without power
https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/18/colorado-power-outages-wind-critical-fire-danager/

2025-12-16 17:33:02 UTC

Here’s how to prepare for a possible Xcel power shut-off due to strong winds, dry conditions
https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/16/xcel-public-safety-power-shutoff/

2025-12-15 19:05:01 UTC

Do wind turbines in Colorado consume more energy than they make?
https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/15/do-wind-turbines-in-colorado-consume-more-energy-than-they-make/

2025-12-15 17:33:02 UTC

How Colorado companies are dealing with Trump’s tariffs, including one that faced a $42 million bill
https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/15/colorado-trump-tariffs-havenly-imports-exports-trade/

2025-12-14 16:02:01 UTC

Pining for the future: Meet the cone collectors, whose work could seed the ground for safer forests
https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/14/colorado-forests-pine-cone-collectors-forests-wildfires/

2025-12-12 17:33:02 UTC

Health insurance prices in Colorado set to soar for 225,000 people as Senate fails to extend subsidies
https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/12/colorado-health-insurance-prices-subsidies/

2025-12-12 15:02:35 UTC

Colorado water regulators approve historic stream, wetlands protections
https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/12/colorado-water-regulators-approve-historic-stream-wetlands-protections/

2025-12-10 18:08:01 UTC

Older adults on fixed incomes are finding homeownership in Colorado financially harder than ever
https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/10/homeownership-colorado-older-adults/

2025-12-10 15:02:36 UTC

More data centers are coming to Colorado, demanding more power than they’ll need. Will customers foot the bill?
https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/10/data-center-power-demands-colorado-xcel-tri-state/

2025-12-07 15:01:20 UTC

After 360 miles of whitewater and irrigation, the Arkansas River leaves Colorado as a trickle
https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/07/when-the-arkansas-trickles-out-of-colorado-its-a-different-river/

2025-12-04 17:33:05 UTC

Chirp one out for the pika: Hot rocks from climate change are killing Rocky Mountain critters
https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/04/colorado-pika-population-global-warming/

2025-12-02 16:02:13 UTC

PUC finalizes plans to push natural gas out of Colorado home heating to hit 100% decarbonization
https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/02/colorado-natural-gas-emissions-caps-xcel/

2025-11-26 15:02:53 UTC

Holiday food boxes make a kindly connection between Colorado farms and families
https://coloradosun.com/2025/11/26/farm-to-table-holiday-food-aid-colorado/

2025-11-25 21:06:01 UTC

ICE conduct in Colorado “unlawful”: Federal judge orders agency to repay plaintiffs’ bond money, remove ankle monitors and better document reasons for arrest
https://coloradosun.com/2025/11/25/federal-court-rules-against-ice-arrests-colorado/

2025-11-24 15:01:59 UTC

Xcel Energy asks for $356M rate increase that will boost Colorado residential customers’ bills by about $10
https://coloradosun.com/2025/11/24/xcel-energy-electricity-rate-hike-energy-assistance-fee/

2025-11-23 15:01:02 UTC

The giving river: The shifting gifts of the Upper Arkansas and its evolving role for Colorado communities
https://coloradosun.com/2025/11/23/gifts-of-the-upper-arkansas-colorado-communities/

2025-11-22 15:01:14 UTC

What’s Working: Thanksgiving dinner in Colorado will cost less than last year, as grocers eat the loss
https://coloradosun.com/2025/11/22/thanksgiving-dinner-prices-colorado-grocery-2025/

2025-11-21 04:02:00 UTC

GOP-backed ballot measure would make any fentanyl possession a felony in Colorado
https://coloradosun.com/2025/11/20/colorado-fentanyl-ballot-measure-2026/

2025-11-20 23:29:00 UTC

Democrats facing ethics complaints for Vail retreat will receive taxpayer-funded legal counsel
https://coloradosun.com/2025/11/20/democrats-opportunity-caucus-taxpayer-funded-legal-counsel-ethics/

2025-11-20 16:02:02 UTC

Billionaire landowner erecting 8-foot-tall fence in San Luis gets “cease and desist” from state water officials
https://coloradosun.com/2025/11/20/san-luis-valley-billionaire-fence-water-quality-violations/

2025-11-20 02:02:00 UTC

Durango father, two kids, ask to return to Colombia after being picked up by ICE on their way to school
https://coloradosun.com/2025/11/19/durango-father-kids-ask-to-return-to-colombia-ice/

2025-11-19 22:03:01 UTC

Rate of people in Colorado without health insurance holds steady, despite massive Medicaid drop
https://coloradosun.com/2025/11/19/colorado-health-insurance-uninsured-rate-2/

2025-11-18 19:05:01 UTC

Immigrants begging to be deported are languishing in ICE’s Aurora detention facility
https://coloradosun.com/2025/11/18/immigrants-asking-for-deportation-ices-aurora-detention-facility/

2025-11-17 16:02:06 UTC

“Even worse than we thought”: Colorado is stuck in a cycle of annual, $1B state budget shortfalls
https://coloradosun.com/2025/11/17/colorado-budget-cycles-1-billion-shortfall-medicaid/

2025-11-12 23:29:01 UTC

US Mint presses final pennies as production ends after more than 230 years
https://coloradosun.com/2025/11/12/denver-mint-pennies-last-run/

2025-11-12 16:02:19 UTC

On Colorado’s Western Slope, many farmworkers are afraid like never before
https://coloradosun.com/2025/11/12/on-colorados-western-slope-many-farmworkers-are-afraid-like-never-before/

2025-11-11 21:06:01 UTC

Officer who used Flock cameras to falsely accuse Denver woman of theft will face unspecified disciplinary action
https://coloradosun.com/2025/11/11/columbine-valley-police-officer-flock-disciplinary-action/