Colorado mountaineer returns from Everest, stymied by avalanche
Ricardo Peña witnessed the avalanche on Everest that killed 16 Sherpas, and then helped tend survivors’ wounds. Then he and many other climbers were forced to turn back.
Why the federal list isn’t the final word on sexual violence on Colorado campuses
The federal government is investigating four Colorado universities for Title IX violations but CU Boulder says there’s more to the story. A Colorado attorney representing victims at several schools agrees.
Colorado seventh grader talks about his winning Doodle
Google picked Ryan Shea’s Doodle as the best in Colorado. Now he’s competing to have it run on the Google homepage. And if he wins, he gets $30,000.
Ride-share services likely to expand in Colorado with new regulations
Long operating in a grey legal area, UberX and Lyft faced criticism from insurers and taxicab companies. The new rules make insurers happy, but not taxis.
New film about gay rodeo busts cowboy stereotypes
LGBT riders from Colorado and the rest of the West compete in a rodeo circuit designed for them.
Gov. Hickenlooper discusses oil and gas, aerial fire fleet, marijuana taxes, unemployment
In Colorado Matters’ regular discussion with the governor, he addresses proposed ballot initiatives on oil and gas drilling, and much more.
The story behind Colorado’s growing wildfire problem goes back decades
The author of the forthcoming book “Megafire” explains why the West is dealing with more fires – and what it’s costing us.
Colorado photographer raises money for families of Sherpas who died on Everest
Cory Richards and nine other renowned photographers are offering discounted prints, and reflecting on whether Sherpas are put at risk too often on Everest.
Flowery language: Entrepreneurs in Colorado transform algae into ink
Two Ph.D. students at Colorado State University are patenting a way to make living greeting cards that can reveal new messages each day.
Coloradans have reason to worry about retirement savings, new report finds
About half of Colorado’s private sector workers ages 25-64 don’t have access to retirement plans through their employers, eliminating a key piece of the retirement savings puzzle.
Colorado’s second velodrome opens in Boulder area this summer
The track will host amateurs looking for a good workout, as well as races in which several cyclists can reach speeds upwards of 40 miles per hour – with no brakes on their bikes.
PUC to hear why Xcel should be able to weaken energy efficiency goals
The company has met its goals each year since 2007, but says standards are getting too high to meet.
Twitter acquires Colorado company to turn tweets into cash
Twitter’s acquisition of Boulder-based Gnip means the social media giant will be able to make money off the details you tweet.
Coloradans develop app to help lost cats, stray ducklings
The app and website are a way for people to help wildlife and domestic animals in need, including lost dogs, injured deer and abandoned ducklings.
Colorado Avalanche go from worst to first, head to playoffs
The Avalanche have surprised the league this year with the help of their fiery first-year coach, former goalie Patrick Roy.
Marine from Colorado tells of her sexual assault by superior
Narelle Helmer Woods was an officer in the Marine Corps and her story is the subject of an Academy Award-nominated film about sexual assault in the armed forces.