Outside Campaign Money Flooding CO
Colorado holds the dubious title of being one of the top states for outside campaign spending this election season. One report estimates three-quarters of a million dollars is spent here […]
By Megan Verlee
Markey Fighting to Hold On in the 4th CD
On election night two years ago, Colorado’s 4th Congressional District went blue for the first time in decades. This year Democrat Betsy Markey is fighting hard to hold onto her […]
By Megan Verlee
CO’s 7th CD Capturing the National Spotlight
CPR’s coverage of the state’s most contested Congressional districts continues with a visit to one that wasn’t supposed to be up for grabs.
By Megan Verlee
Salazar, Tipton Battle for 3rd CD
Democratsdominate Colorado’s Congressional delegation right now. ButRepublicans have high hopes for changing that come November.
By Megan Verlee
Initiatives Dogged by Campaign Complaint
Opponents of three tax-cutting, government restricting ballot measures aren’t just battling in the court of public opinion, but in the actual courts as well. They’re pursuing a campaign finance complaint […]
By Megan Verlee
Hickenlooper, Maes Debate Issues
Democrat John Hickenlooper and Republican Dan Maes may be starring in one of Colorado’s strangest Gubernatorial races ever.
By Megan Verlee
Senate Candidates Square Off
Washington connections, failed policies, and both the Bush and Obama administrations all added fuel to a fiery debate between Colorado’s Senate candidates this weekend. Democratic senator Michael Bennet, and his […]
By Megan Verlee
Thursday Gives Evacuees, Crews Short Reprieve
Emergency crews working on the Fourmile Canyon Fire made more progress Thursday, bringing it to at least 40 percent containment and not losing any more structures.
By Megan Verlee
Evacuees Wait for Answers as Fire Destroys Homes
The Fourmile Canyon fire burning outside Boulder has now destroyed more than 130 homes and scorched thousands of acres.
By Megan Verlee
Despite Recession, Outdoor Industry Resilient
For many in Colorado, Labor Day weekend marks the beginning of a shift from one recreation season to the next.
By Megan Verlee
Big Names Hear Livestock Industry Woes
The livestock industry is broken, but there’s not much agreement about what exactly is wrong, or how to fix it — that was the overall theme of a major hearing […]
By Megan Verlee
Colorado Volunteer Killed in Afghanistan
Durango resident Tom Grams knew the risks when he went to Afghanistan to provide dental care in a remote part of the country. Those fears were realized last Thursday when […]
By Megan Verlee
Ranchers, Meatpackers Split on Proposed Rule
The US is losing its cattle operations. In the past three decades, 41% of the nation’s ranchers got out of the business.
By Megan Verlee
Bennet, Buck, and Maes Winners in Primary
Colorado’s Tea Party flexed its muscle in Tuesday’s primary, pushing two of its candidates — Ken Buck and Dan Maes — to top Republican spots.
By Megan Verlee
CO Gets Pro Bike Race
Hundreds of cycling enthusiasts turned out at the state capitol Wednesday to hear Governor Bill Ritter and champion racer Lance Armstrong announce the return of pro racing to Colorado. Thirteen […]
By Megan Verlee
Countdown to the Primaries: Libertarians
The national Libertarian Party began in Colorado almost 40 years ago. It’s never had a primary in the state until now.
By Megan Verlee