
After more than two months, the Blue Mesa Middle Bridge reopens with big limits
Large vehicles — including tractor-trailers, RVs, buses and pickups towing trailers — will still have to use County Road 26.

July 3, 2024: Aurora police under scrutiny again after shooting; ‘Painting the plains’ one mural at a time
Police in Aurora are under scrutiny again for the killing of an unarmed Black man. Kilyn Lewis was fatally shot by an officer in May. Then, meet “Some Girls and a Mural,” who are brightening Colorado’s eastern plains. Later, Colorado’s big investment in quantum technology. And a new roof for Trinidad’s historic Temple Aaron.

Colorado Senators offer guidance on Dolores conservation talks, stop short of monument endorsement
Bennet, Hickenlooper outline management priorities for protecting Dolores River area in Montrose and Mesa counties.

Dry season is here for Colorado’s only natural beach in Great Sand Dunes National Park
A heavy thunderstorm may still bring some water down into the main area.

Book bans a form of political action rather than censorship and mainly targeting women of color say CU researchers
The vast majority of the bans followed larger debates about how history should be taught and the inclusion of LGBTQ+ perspectives in school curricula.

Their mission is to paint Colorado’s plains. Meet the duo behind ‘Some Girls and a Mural’
“Art is needed in these rural communities and we have a thriving business, so we’re not going to stop.”

Colorado has the most cases of bird flu among dairy cows in the U.S.
While Colorado is seeing more cases than any other state it is also actively testing for the avian flu.

Appeals court vacates sentences for Montrose funeral home directors who sold body parts
Owners of the Sunset Mesa Funeral Home pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining, selling and shipping body parts.
Charlie White at Spirit Hound Distillers Denver Highlands Tasting Room
Charlie White is a singer/songwriter and avid guitar player based in Boulder. His music draws from several genres including folk, bluegrass, blues, jam band, and jazz.

Democratic congressional candidate Adam Frisch calls on Biden to drop out of the presidential race
The Democrat is running in a tough race to try to flip Rep. Lauren Boebert’s 3rd District blue this fall.

July 2, 2024: A hot and smoggy summer; Denver’s own Prince celebrates The Artist’s 40-year milestone
Denver just experienced its second-hottest June on record, and that’s led to poor air quality. It’s likely a sign of things to come this summer. Then, Phillip Lamar is the founder and front man of Colorado’s premiere Prince tribute band; he reflects on The Artist’s legacy on the 40th anniversary of the iconic Purple Rain. And Aging Matters revisits scams and how to avoid them.