
Could your wine’s tasting notes include wattage? A researcher in Western Colorado is working on it
State Viticulturist Horst Caspari now oversees the largest agrivoltaics installation of its kind in North America.

Colorado complies with Trump administration’s request for data on immigrants who received emergency Medicaid services
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ‘has threatened to withhold more than $18 million in federal funding if the state does not comply.’

Colorado state senator killed in multi-vehicle crash south of Denver
Faith Winter, a Broomfield Democrat, was a fierce advocate for transit. She was entering her 12th and final year as a state lawmaker.

Woman who hit and killed Junior National Team cyclist Magnus White could be moved to halfway house
Yeva Smilianska was convicted and sentenced to four years in prison and three years of mandatory parole after the 2023 death.

Kids and teens go full throttle for e-bikes as federal oversight stalls
States – including Colorado – counties and schools have stepped in to improve safety amid an uptick in e-bike injuries, while federal regulatory efforts stagnate.

Colorado Springs City Council approves 2026 budget, cuts included
Most departments will see reductions, including a decrease of nearly $2 million for the parks department.
Santa & Mrs. Claus Experience & Socks for Santa at The Shops
Celebrate the season with a magical visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Promenade Shops at Briargate.

Some families are ‘adopting’ turkeys for Thanksgiving instead of eating them
At Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary in Colorado, a $25 donation comes with a certificate, photo and either a virtual or in-person visit.

The Local 303: Colorado artists we’re featuring for December 2025
As we close out the year, we’re spotlighting six standout Colorado artists in December’s Local 303, celebrating our state’s eclectic music scene.

Nov. 26, 2025: When the world believed Martians were real
For “Turn the Page with Colorado Matters,” former NPR science reporter David Baron, of Boulder, talks about his new book, “The Martians: The True Story of an Alien Craze That Captured Turn-Of-the-Century America.” Listen to a captivating conversation in front of an audience at Library 21c in Colorado Springs.

Nov. 26, 2025: ICE lawsuit ruling, airport mustang’s needed updates, car insurance costs, World Cup skiing at Copper
First, an update on the federal lawsuit over ICE’s detention practices. Then, Colorado’s most iconic sculpture — the one at DIA — just underwent some much needed maintenance.

Local turkeys find their way to the table — and the governor’s mansion this Thanksgiving
A family farm in Fort Collins is proving there’s still room — and appetite — for local food done right.

In Colorado, the loss of Farmers’ Almanac marks the end of an era where local anecdotes and tips kept farms healthy
The print publication is coming to an end after more than 200 years in circulation.

Hotel rooms in the mountains are filling up for the season
Late snow could mean a late boost to ski towns, but it’s too early to tell
CPR Classical Presents: Colorado Symphony Holiday Brass
Holiday Brass—one of Colorado’s most cherished festive traditions—returns for an unforgettable evening of bold, brilliant, and uplifting music.














