Colorado legislators consider delaying teacher evaluation changes
The second half of the legislative session is proving to be a busy one for the education committee, including what one writer calls the most intense education debate in several years.
Lead plaintiffs speak out about challenging Colorado’s gay marriage ban
Kris and Nan McDaniel-Miccio are leading a group that is challenging the legality of the state’s ban on gay marriage.
Not sure if you’re drinking a craft beer? There’s an app for that
Big brewers are making more craft-style brews, and some beer enthusiasts aren’t happy about it.
Colorado high schoolers cope with loss by creating book about September flood
Taking photographs and writing stories about the flood helped students at Lyons Senior High School deal with their losses.
Denver among 6 U.S. cities targeted for safer bike lanes
A national organization based in Boulder is targeting Denver and five other cities to advocate for bike lanes separated from car traffic.
Gov. Hickenlooper discusses flooding, marijuana use, defense of marriage ban
In our regular conversation with Gov. John Hickenlooper, he addresses whether he feels the attorney general should go to court to enforce the state’s constitutional ban on gay marriage. He also talks about flood recovery, the minimum wage and what marijuana sales tax revenue should be spent on.
Flood recovery will continue for years to come
Six months after historic flooding hit much of the Front Range, many residents are still out of their homes.
Denver-based organization helps lead national effort to end homophobia in sports
Through the organization You Can Play, professional, college and high school athletes are speaking out for their gay teammates
Colorado fertile training ground for Paralympians
More than 30 Coloradans will compete at the winter Paralympics, which start Friday in Sochi, Russia. The event marks 20 years since the Paralympics were first played immediately after the Olympics on the same terrain.
Following death of woman from Colorado, concerns grow about birth control safety
The maker of NuvaRing is trying to settle with thousands of families who say young women died or were injured from using the estrogen-based product.
Colorado not the only state struggling with public-private partnerships for roadways
Some lawmakers and citizens aren’t happy about the deal CDOT is finalizing to work with a private company on U.S. 36 between Denver and Boulder.
Olympic wrap-up: Coloradans capture medals in each color
While not as medal-rich as Coloradans had hoped, the Sochi Olympics provided plenty of bright spots–including gold, silver and bronze keepsakes.
Coloradan provided soundtrack for skiers, riders at Sochi Olympics
Aspen’s DJ Naka G says one high-profile U.S. rider would take Guns ‘n Roses over pop music anyday.
It’s not in the 2014 Winter Olympics, but skijoring is alive and well in Colo.
In the sport of skijoring, horses tow skiers over jumps and around obstacles. Colorado is home to several skijoring festivals.
Colorado songwriter gives voice to Jolene, other famous song subjects
Paper Bird’s Esme Patterson releases her second solo album this spring, responding to songs by The Beatles, Elvis Costello and others from the perspective of their female subjects.
Controversy grows over US 36 contract
Residents and businesses worry that CDOT is privatizing a stretch of U.S. 36 and putting in expensive tolls. CPR sorts fact from fiction.
