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Work is underway to put out a mining fire that’s burned for more than 20 years in Southern Colorado

By Shanna Lewis

Nearly $2 million in CDOT’s Safe Routes to Schools funds will improve walkability in Cañon City and La Veta

Special Education Teacher And Students

The state desperately needs special education teachers. This Cañon City teacher answered the call after 22 years as an aide

By Jenny Brundin

Boxes of seized ammunition in a van

Fremont County traffic stop yields a van full of ammo

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Wine made in Southern Colorado is on the menu at Yellowstone National Park this year, a first for the state’s wine industry

By Shanna Lewis

A wooden angel sits atop an old payphone that has been converted into a wind phone.

Life and Culture

Longing to speak to someone who has died? Pick up one of Colorado’s ‘wind phones’

By Ryan Warner and Kendra Carr

Funeral Home Improper Body Storage

Return to Nature Funeral Home co-owner is withdrawing her guilty plea. Her husband isn’t

Sunbeams shine on the Royal Gorge Bridge

The history of the Royal Gorge Bridge, built 1,000 feet above the Arkansas River

By Shanna Lewis

Estes Rockets in Penrose braces for the impact of tariffs

Meet the Colorado model rocket company stockpiling parts to get ahead of potential Trump tariffs

By Sarah Mulholland

Pueblo Community College getting a new nursing simulation lab thanks to $2 million donation

an SUV drives down a dirt road with fall aspen leaves on either side, In the distance are a ridge with a grey mountain peak and clouds in a blue sky

Projects funded by state tourism office are designed to lure more visitors to Southern Colorado

By Shanna Lewis

Funeral Home Improper Body Storage

Plea hearing postponed for Colorado funeral home owners accused of stashing 190 bodies, giving fake ashes to families

By The Associated Press

A map of Colorado's 7th congressional district, including Lakewood, Bailey, Woodland Park, Cripple Creek, Cañon City, Westcliffe, Salida, Buena Vista, Fairplay and Leadville.

Government and Politics

7th Congressional District: Minor party and independent candidates

By Kiara DeMare

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Voter guide for Colorado’s Congressional District 7 race

By Colorado Public Radio Staff

Funeral Home Improper Body Storage

A judge ruled a Colorado funeral home owed families $950 million after mishandling remains. A payout is unlikely

By The Associated Press

210829-CMOTR-CORTEZ-SUNSET

Where is Colorado’s smoke coming from and what you can do to protect yourself

Five silver rings of different shapes and sizes feature large pieces of variegated blue and green turquoise. The rings are seen from the top and are won on a pair of hands. Three rings on the left hand and two on the right

Are there turquoise mines in Colorado? Yes! Hear more from a Cripple Creek turquoise miner

By Shanna Lewis

Two former federal employees responsible for sprawling multi-state drug operation, state indictment says

By Allison Sherry

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