How Colorado chose the columbine as its state flower
The white and lavender columbine has been the state flower since 1899.
How a Colorado Mesa University-led team won a $5 million competition with car batteries and a lot of favors
Limelight Rainforest was named the top finisher in the XPrize Rainforest competition in Brazil.
Grand Junction resists calls to close unhoused resource center, facility policies to change
City leaders created the resource center as a day shelter after the closure of a downtown park frequented by residents experiencing homelessness.
Colorado school closures continue with 2 more Western Slope facilities marked for retirement
In total, Mesa County leaders closed three elementary schools last week.
Voters approve Proposition KK which will fund victims’ services and support programs through a gun excise tax
Gun buyers will soon be paying for some of the cost of crime. Voters approved a new 6.5% excise tax on guns and ammunition that will fund services for crime victims. The money will also pay for mental health and school security. It’s estimated that it will raise approximately $39 million a year.
Republican leads as Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District remains uncalled
Jeff Hurd and Adam Frisch applaud county clerks, call for patience.
Password mishap latest headache for Colorado’s beleaguered election clerks
Some County Clerks say the 11th-hour uncertainty about the security of the state elections system has prompted new questions from anxious voters.
Secretary of State Jena Griswold says employee responsible for posting voting equipment passwords is gone
“Ultimately, a civil servant made a serious mistake and we’re actively working to address it,” Griswold said.
U.S. Supreme Court sets date to hear Uinta oil train dispute
The Uinta Basin Railway project would increase oil shipments along the Colorado River.
What we know about the voter fraud scheme in Mesa County
Around a dozen ballots stolen in Mesa County are connected to a voter fraud scheme.
Coloradan who died from E. coli infection linked to McDonald’s food was Mesa County resident
At least 10 of the state’s 26 confirmed cases of E. coli infection were in Mesa County residents, health officials say.
Colorado ski season is here and Wolf Creek is at the front of the pack
The Southern Colorado ski area will be the first to open this season.
Mesa County ballot measure marks divergent paths for transportation plans
County residents will decide if a new interchange is worth 30-year financial commitment.
Colorado patient, employee information posted on dark web in health systems hack
Axis Health System, which operates facilities from Montrose to Durango, says someone gained access to their files. The criminals demanded Bitcoin in return.
State asks court to dismiss tribal gaming lawsuit
The Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes sued Colorado over their stance on sports betting.
How a campaign of ‘vengeance’ and a unity candidate could sway one of Colorado’s closest congressional contests
Unity party candidate Adam Withrow and Libertarian James Wiley are on the ballot in Colorado’s 3rd District.
