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The race is nonpartisan, and the ballot includes familiar names, along with political newcomers. Here's what they have to say about one of the most talked about issues: crime and public safety.
The city of Colorado Springs is starting the new year with a number of major proposals aimed at keeping up with rapid growth, like zoning codes and land annexations.
The city of Pueblo is seeking artist submissions for a special section of the mural along the Arkansas River to highlight the city's history and the five flags of the city's seal.
The Great Sand Dunes National Park in southern Colorado is growing by more than 9,000 acres. The land is a portion of the Medano-Zapata Ranch Preserve in the San Luis Valley, which has been held by The Nature Conservancy since 1999.
Two volunteer coaches with the Pueblo South High School football team have been suspended and other disciplinary actions have been handed down after Friday night's fight at the Cannon Game between Pueblo District 60 rivals East and South High Schools.