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Colorado Arts Spotlight: Things to know and do around the state July 26-28
This weekend is packed with arts, culture and music festivals across the state.
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WATCH: Biden makes address from Oval Office
It is the President’s first public speech since announcing he was leaving the presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Mesa, Montrose counties issue limited Dolores River proposal
After months of discussion over a plan to protect more than 400,000 acres, commissioners are pitching a much smaller idea.
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There are jobs to be had in Colorado, but the salaries are slipping
The state lags in AI jobs, a hot industry nationally, and has a lot of openings in health care.
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RFK Jr. probably won’t be the Libertarian nominee in Colorado, Chase Oliver will
The national Libertarian nominee, Chase Oliver, is set to be the party’s nominee in Colorado. But RFK Jr. can still appear as an independent.
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Wanted: Young people who love the forest
The Forest Corps, a sapling program from AmeriCorps and the US Forest Service, is seeking young adults, ages 18 to 26.
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More RTD reform is coming next year, Colorado legislators say
After failing to pass legislation, lawmakers say they will try again next year. One representative said the main bill will focus on transparency, accountability, and how to solve the issue of increasing ridership.
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July 24, 2024: The freedom of cycling is ageless; Ensuring inclusivity in scouting
The feeling of the wind in your hair. That’s the freedom the nonprofit “Cycling Without Age Littleton” works to give older Coloradans as a way to combat loneliness and stay active. Then, the fight to ensure inclusivity in Scouting America, formerly known as the Boy Scouts. And tracing the history of a long-forgotten amusement park in Denver.
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The fight to ensure scouting is inclusive to all children, leaders
The stated mission of the Boy Scouts, now known as Scouting America, is to “prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.”
But what happens when an organization founded on those principles is accused of turning its back on an entire group of people, leading to a legal battle for change?
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Wind in your hair and a taste of freedom: Cycling nonprofit gets older Coloradans back on wheels
Cycling Without Age Littleton allows those who can’t pedal themselves a chance to get outside and enjoy a bike ride.
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Commercial dairy cow farmers in Colorado must now test herds weekly for avian flu
Since April, nearly 50 Colorado cows have tested positive for avian flu, leading to occasional spillover into humans.
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Salt Lake City will host 2034 Winter Olympics as IOC pushes to end FBI doping investigation
The IOC added a clause to Salt Lake’s host contract, demanding that local organizers push to shut down federal investigation or risk losing the Olympics.
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Women’s boxing fights its way to parity with the men’s game, just 12 years after its Olympic debut
Half of the boxers at the Paris Olympics will be women in a field that’s deeper and more talented than ever.