
Bob Rafelson, New Hollywood era director, dies at 89
Bob Rafelson, an influential figure in the New Hollywood era of the 1970s who was nominated for two Oscars for “Five Easy Pieces,” has died.

A gun-rights group is suing Superior for their gun control ordinance, which includes a ban on semi-automatic rifles
Local governments, including Boulder, Louisville and Superior have passed gun regulation ordinances after the King Soopers mass shooting a year ago.

Gun group sues Colorado county after it moved to change local gun control laws
With gun control bills facing opposition in many statehouses and Congress, the Democratic bastion of Boulder County may soon join several other municipalities taking gun control into their own hands.
UPDATE: Rocky Mountain Gun Owners has filed a lawsuit against Superior over recent gun ordinances.

Colorado’s health care system scored 17th for COVID-19 response, but ranked among the five worst states for mental health, alcohol deaths and suicides, according to survey.
Colorado scored poorly in substance abuse and mental health metrics with increases in drug and alcohol deaths according to the Commonwealth Fund’s national health care scorecard

Father died in Lake Pueblo while trying to make sure daughter was ok
Witnesses told Colorado Parks and Wildlife Rangers that the man jumped off an inflatable about 300 feet offshore to check on his daughter who he thought was in danger.

Two workers pronounced dead after being trapped in a coal pile at Pueblo power station
Rescue crews were called to the site at 8:30 a.m. to search for the two workers trapped under an 80-foot pile of coal.

Crews recover body in Rocky Mountain National Park avalanche. 2 people rescued, 1 dead
Three climbers were caught in an avalanche Sunday. The Colorado National Guard was brought in for rescue operations. Two climbers survived.

2 killed in Broomfield plane crash
No bystanders were injured and no homes were damaged.

Protest voices: Roe v. Wade supporters rally across Colorado in wake of leaked Supreme Court opinion
On Tuesday, abortion-rights supporters across Colorado protested against the leaked Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v.

If Roe v. Wade really is overturned, what happens to abortion in Colorado?
Leaked court document suggests Roe v. Wade is over. The “court opinion” shows a majority of justices are about to invalidate the federal right to an abortion. Colorado lawmakers saw this coming.

Colorado Wildfires: Evacuation orders lifted in Boulder County, homes burn in Monte Vista
Residents are being evacuated from homes and businesses in Monte Vista in the San Luis Valley due to a wildfire burning near the city, local officials said.

NCAR fire evacuations lifted, but fire officials worry about what’s next: “We only have 365 fire days a year”
The NCAR fire came within 1,000 feet of homes and neighborhoods after unseasonably warm and dry conditions contributed to another winter wildfire near Boulder, just three months since the devastating Marshall fire.

Madeleine Albright kept Colorado in her heart beyond her time in Denver
Albright’s sudden arrival in the American West occurred during a formative time in her life, and it would foreshadow a career of championing democracy around the world.

Judge ends Broncos ownership dispute, franchise is up for sale
With the right of first refusal disagreement settled, now a sale can move forward for one of the most popular franchises in the NFL. In August, Forbes valued the Broncos at 3.75 billion dollars.

Broncos fire head coach Vic Fangio
Broncos General Manager George Paton has fired head coach Vic Fangio less than a day after the team finished the season with a 24-28 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Lakewood police officer wounded in last week’s mass shooting in Denver metro is released from the hospital
Officer Ashley Ferris is credited for fatally shooting the gunman and ending the violence.