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Douglas County Commissioners formally file lawsuit against Colorado and its immigration laws
Officials from Douglas and El Paso Counties on Monday formally unveiled litigation against Gov.
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Spring in Colorado: Fire danger on the Front Range and plains, snow in the mountains
Snow is coming for the mountains, while rain and thunderstorms may hit the Front Range.
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El Paso County Sheriff, county commissioners sue state over immigration laws
Commissioners said current state law prevents law enforcement from detaining criminals.
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Gov. Jared Polis orders Colorado Public Utilities Commission to explore reforms following Xcel power shutoffs
The PUC is welcoming feedback about Xcel’s handling of the power shutoffs as it investigates potential reforms.
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Several thousand still without power Tuesday, but Xcel aims to restore service by end of day
It isn’t clear if the remaining outages were caused by wind damage or were part of Xcel’s proactive shutoffs.
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For the first time, a Colorado utility switched off power to prevent wildfires. Xcel Energy says it worked, but customers are frustrated
The company’s president says preemptively powering down parts of the electricity grid likely prevented sparks and arcing during a weekend windstorm that could have ignited a wildfire.
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Power outages persist, some schools closed Monday long after the wind
It isn’t just homes that are without power. Several school districts have been forced to cancel classes as some campuses go without power on Monday.
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Colorado wind storm slows down Sunday, but widespread power outages could be in place through Monday
Over 100,000 people were without power in some Front Range communities. Xcel Energy said outages could remain until Monday or later.
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Democratic state Senator entering treatment for alcohol use disorder
In her announcement, Sen. Faith Winter apologized to constituents for her behavior at a public meeting Wednesday night.
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Republicans tap former ICE director to challenge US Rep. Jason Crow for seat in Congress
John Fabbricatore, former ICE field office director, was selected unanimously by the GOP caucus Monday.
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Lone finalist named in University of Colorado Boulder chancellor search
Justin Schwartz, the current provost at Pennsylvania State University, is likely to be CU Boulder’s next top leader.
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What’s it like to retire at altitude? Colorado seniors weigh in
The Colorado mountains offer outdoor activities for active seniors. About 15 percent of the population living above 6,000 feet are over 65.
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Winter isn’t over yet as Colorado prepares for an early spring snow storm
The brunt of the winter weather will likely hit the Palmer Divide, but drivers should be wary on I-70 and I-25 Sunday night.
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Colorado funeral homes are working to regain trust amid string of high-profile scandals
“Here in Colorado, there’s a lot of people out there that if you wanted to be a funeral director tomorrow, you can hang a shingle and give it a shot.”
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Closed, canceled and delayed: How the snowstorm is shutting down Colorado
The snow is expected to snarl traffic and delay flights.
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A warm, wet snowstorm is coming for Colorado today. It could leave a major mess
Colorado’s Front Range, including the Denver metro area, could see up to 16 inches of snow.
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