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An older man faces the camera, conducting an orchestra. A large crowd sits in dark theater seats behind him.

The Colorado Symphony just played 3 sold-out shows in New York. They hope their home state takes note

The sun sets over Main Street in Park City during the Sundance Film Festival

Sundance says goodbye to Park City ahead of move to Colorado

Despite a warm winter, the Ouray Ice Fest wasn’t ice-less after all

A woman in a blue shirt that reads "weird teachers build character" stands in front of a screen, holding a folder. She is engaged in a presentation or discussion. Another person is visible in the background, also participating in the event.

Problem-solving students take on the shortage of teachers of color in Colorado

By Jenny Brundin

A man in a black shirt, with turquoise beads around his neck, speaks at a podium covered with microphones. An American and Colorado flag flank him on each side.

Crisosto Apache named Colorado’s newest poet laureate

A set of wooden double doors have, in its two windows, "sorry we're CLOSED" signs taped to the glass.

Life and Culture

Did a downtown Colorado Springs revitalization project cause a restaurant to close? Plus, a peek at a new USAFA resort

By Andrea Chalfin

a view of downtown denver skyline

Colorado’s population growth is slowest since 1989 as thousands leave for other states

By Andrew Kenney

An aerial view of a red brick building on the corner of an intersection with a sprawling neighborhood and sports fields behind it. Mountains rise on the horizon.

Colorado Wonders

Streets in Denver’s Highlands neighborhood tell a story about a Scottish-inspired dream

By Sarah Mulholland

Life and Culture

New archery dodgeball venue in Colorado Springs gives fresh meaning to the term ‘Bullseye’

Who were CU Law’s first Black students? A librarian is on a quest to find out

By Sandy Battulga

houses in colorado springs

Government and Politics

How Colorado Springs became the center of America’s evangelical political power

By Hayley Sanchez

A blue sign on a brick wall, in front of a squat brick building, reads "Aurora History Museum."

Life and Culture

Aurora History Museum seeking community ideas for upcoming exhibit on the city’s Black history

By Elaine Tassy

Black and white historic portrait of man with goatee and mustache, wearing a suit and tie

‘Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History’ exhibit opens MLK Day at El Pueblo History Museum

By Shanna Lewis

Curving paved roadway in an open area with snowcapped mountains in the distance.

Life and Culture

Photos: Southern Colorado Scenic Byways and chance to see more images from around the state

By Shanna Lewis

Photo shows a woman in black in a yoga pose with a mirror wall behind her. In the foreground are two women also in yoga poses facing her.

Did you make a New Year’s resolution to exercise? Here are some tips to keep it

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