Tomorrow Colorado’s oil and gas task force reaches its long-awaited conclusion
The group will send its recommendations to the governor and lawmakers later this week. Over five months, it has wrestled with how much control local communities should have in drilling decisions.
Remembering a battle that changed WWII, fought by the 10th Mountain Division
Seventy years ago this week the skiing soldiers of World War 2 fought to take Italy’s Mt. Belvedere, which had been an impenetrable obstacle to defeating the Axis powers.
Many schools have vaccination opt-out rates high enough to threaten kids’ health
For the first time, Colorado parents can find out what percentage of children have opted out of vaccines. But many schools don’t have data on every student.
Dawn Wall climber Tommy Caldwell ‘not immediately looking’ for new challenge
Along with climbing partner Kevin Jorgensen, Tommy Caldwell of Estes Park captured the world’s attention on an epic Yosemite National Park climb.
Lack of affordable housing problematic for cities, study finds
Cities in Adams County are giving more aid and taking in less in sales tax revenue because of the rising price of housing.
‘Racing Extinction’: Boulder director debuts film on disappearing species
Boulder’s Louie Psihoyos, who made “The Cove,” is debuting a new film “Racing Extinction” at the Sundance Film Festival, which runs through Sunday.
Mountain bike champ Rebecca Rusch takes ‘no pain, no gain’ to extremes
In her memoir “Rusch to Glory,” the endurance racer and four-time Leadville 100 winner recounts her most memorable adventures.
Have you (or someone you know) ever been selected to be a trial juror?
If you’ve served on a jury for an extended period of time, we’d like to hear from you.
Potential jurors in Aurora theater shooting case told to prepare for 10-month trial
Already, 2,000 potential jurors were dismissed because of bad addresses or association with the case. It’s expected to take several months for the court to find 12 jurors and 12 alternates.
Loud & Clear: Listeners react to coverage of American Indian mascots bill
In response to an interview about a new bill to require Colorado high schools get approval for using American Indian mascots, a listener wrote in about the terminology used in the piece.
Gov. Hickenlooper expects contradictory tax rule fix to hit ballot in 2016
The governor says the conflict between the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights and requirements to fund education the biggest challenge facing Colorado.
Harmony on stage and behind the scenes for Fort Collins sister act SHEL
Folk group SHEL, made up of four sisters, is generating buzz with new songs, self-produced videos and appearances on TV and movie soundtracks.
Some of Hickenlooper’s promises last year are still ‘works in progress’
Ahead of Thursday’s State of the State speech, two Capitol reporters help Colorado Matters review promises the governor made in the annual speech a year ago.
Head of NAACP in Colorado Springs reluctant to speculate about bombing
Henry Allen, Jr., says he wants to let the FBI investigation run its course but would “hate to think we were targeted.”
Broncos look like Peyton Manning’s last Super Bowl-winning team
The Denver Broncos start the playoffs Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts at home.
What falling oil prices mean for Colorado’s economy
Oil prices in Colorado are at a level not seen in five and a half years. That’s both good and bad in this oil-producing state.