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Aurora police officer indicted on murder charge in 2025 shooting that killed a 37-year-old Black man

Crime and Courts

Aurora police officer indicted on murder charge in 2025 shooting that killed a 37-year-old Black man

Matthew Neely, 54, shot and killed Rajon Belt-Stubblefield, 37, on Aug. 30 near East 6th Avenue and Billings Street. The case was referred to a grand jury earlier this year.

by Olivia Prentzel

Leadville 100 run and bike races forced to chart new courses to avoid wildfire

Outdoors

Leadville 100 run and bike races forced to chart new courses to avoid wildfire

by Jason Blevins

Gunnison Valley answers annual call to help their neighbors fight cancer — even for reluctant recipients

Outdoors

Gunnison Valley answers annual call to help their neighbors fight cancer — even for reluctant recipients

by Jason Blevins

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Colorado Democrats flip on Israel aid, reflecting larger divide within the party

Colorado Democrats flip on Israel aid, reflecting larger divide within the party

by Caitlyn Kim

Fishing closures are becoming routine in Colorado, throughout the West as record heat warms rivers

Water

Fishing closures are becoming routine in Colorado, throughout the West as record heat warms rivers

by The Associated Press

Do solar plants require backup from fossil fuels?

Energy

Do solar plants require backup from fossil fuels?

by Sue Bin Park, Skeptical Science

To celebrate 150 years of statehood, we asked readers your favorite things about Colorado. Here is what you said.

To celebrate 150 years of statehood, we asked readers your favorite things about Colorado. Here is what you said.

by Parker Yamasaki

“Bad ass” wildland firefighter memorialized in Grand Junction

Wildfire

“Bad ass” wildland firefighter memorialized in Grand Junction

by Nancy Lofholm

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Helicopter was unable to rescue firefighters in deadly Colorado wildfire due to heavy smoke, report finds

Helicopter was unable to rescue firefighters in deadly Colorado wildfire due to heavy smoke, report finds

Hoping to hike, fish, boat or camp in Colorado this summer? Find out how drought and wildfires can impact plans.

How to prepare for a wildfire in Colorado

Colorado town sued over ICE detention center

Aurora ICE detention center worker arrested in shooting of protester

Denver Water’s 1.5 million customers are falling way short of drought-cutting goals

Denver Water’s 1.5 million customers are falling way short of drought-cutting goals

Supercharged bubbles are threatening Lake Powell’s dam. Federal officials are battling to sustain water levels.

Aspen Snowmass hopes to battle warmer winters by storing snow. Here’s how.

What’s Working: How Colorado knows 7,322 people found jobs on state’s official job board

Economy

What’s Working: How Colorado knows 7,322 people found jobs on state’s official job board

by Tamara Chuang

Backers of Colorado’s graduated income tax ballot measure race to collect final voter signatures before Monday deadline

Backers of Colorado’s graduated income tax ballot measure race to collect final voter signatures before Monday deadline

by Jesse Paul

Everything you need to know about the new federal report on the Colorado River’s future

Water

Everything you need to know about the new federal report on the Colorado River’s future

by Shannon Mullane

Victor Marx selects fellow Marine veteran as running mate in Colorado governor’s race

Victor Marx selects fellow Marine veteran as running mate in Colorado governor’s race

by Jesse Paul

Data center fees, special trust, sod tax could help raise $20B to protect water supply in Colorado

Water

Data center fees, special trust, sod tax could help raise $20B to protect water supply in Colorado

by Jerd Smith

COLORADO ELECTION 2026

Greg Lopez qualifies for November ballot as unaffiliated candidate in Colorado’s gubernatorial race

Greg Lopez qualifies for November ballot as unaffiliated candidate in Colorado’s gubernatorial race

Voters in Colorado Springs’ congressional district may elect a Democrat for the first time, poll shows

Voters in Colorado Springs’ congressional district may elect a Democrat for the first time, poll shows

Victor Marx dinged for campaign finance violations

Victor Marx dinged for campaign finance violations

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50 years after Colorado’s famous fourteener climb, a new generation heads for the summits

Outdoors

50 years after Colorado’s famous fourteener climb, a new generation heads for the summits

by Olivia Prentzel

An “absolutely insane” six weeks at the Durango Airtanker Base that supports firefighting across the West

Wildfire

An “absolutely insane” six weeks at the Durango Airtanker Base that supports firefighting across the West

by Ryan Simonovich

“The Casual Enormity of Adam Palmer” details the impact of the Eagle father, athlete and community leader

Outdoors

“The Casual Enormity of Adam Palmer” details the impact of the Eagle father, athlete and community leader

by Jason Blevins

Heavy rain sparks dangerous flooding in Colorado wildfire burn scars

Wildfire

Heavy rain sparks dangerous flooding in Colorado wildfire burn scars

by Olivia Prentzel

What to do in Colorado this week: Birthday pancakes in Denver for Colorado Day

What's Happening

What to do in Colorado this week: Birthday pancakes in Denver for Colorado Day

by Parker Yamasaki

Doubled water bills bring politics to a boil in the Pinto Bean Capital of the World

Water

Doubled water bills bring politics to a boil in the Pinto Bean Capital of the World

by Nancy Lofholm

Colorado sees another record year for tourism, despite slowing growth in spending and visitation

Economy

Colorado sees another record year for tourism, despite slowing growth in spending and visitation

by Jason Blevins

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Littwin: If you want to understand Jared Polis’ midlife crisis, I’ve got a bunch of readers ready to help

by Mike Littwin

Nicolais: Jessica Killin is killing it in her run for Congress

by Mario Nicolais

Carman: It’s not easy being green in Denver during a historic drought

by Diane Carman

COLORADO SUNDAY

One Boulder couple’s response to climate change: Grow trees, lots of trees, and give them away

Coloradans

One Boulder couple’s response to climate change: Grow trees, lots of trees, and give them away

by Corbett Haase

On an Aurora golf course, young caddies learn confidence, communication — and how to handle a paycheck

Coloradans

On an Aurora golf course, young caddies learn confidence, communication — and how to handle a paycheck

by Kevin Simpson

With their fruit crops obliterated by freeze, these Colorado growers are forced to flex their business muscles to survive

With their fruit crops obliterated by freeze, these Colorado growers are forced to flex their business muscles to survive

by Betsy Welch

The history of adobe in southern Colorado stretches back well beyond 150 years

Culture

The history of adobe in southern Colorado stretches back well beyond 150 years

by Parker Yamasaki

Pity the lonely brook trout: How to stop an invasion with this one genetic trick

Pity the lonely brook trout: How to stop an invasion with this one genetic trick

by Michael Booth

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CARTOONS

Peter Moore: Our data centers have a drinking problem

Peter Moore: Our data centers have a drinking problem

by Peter Moore

Drew Litton: A slight upgrade

Drew Litton: A slight upgrade

by Drew Litton

Jim Morrissey: For the state that has everything

Jim Morrissey: For the state that has everything

by Jim Morrissey

SUNLIT

In “Fierce Country,” following a rafting icon through Crystal rapids in Grand Canyon

by Heather Hansman

SunLit Interviews

Heather Hansman’s search for heroes intersected everything about the outdoors

by The Colorado Sun

Old Firehouse Books sets the table with action-packed fiction titles

Bookstore Recommendations

Old Firehouse Books sets the table with action-packed fiction titles

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FACT BRIEFS

Does Colorado law allow immigration arrests at courthouses?

Does Colorado law allow immigration arrests at courthouses?

by Cassis Tingley

Can landlords in Colorado wait up to 60 days to return security deposits?

Housing

Can landlords in Colorado wait up to 60 days to return security deposits?

by Cassis Tingley

Is it legal to store an unsecured handgun in a car in Colorado?

Crime and Courts

Is it legal to store an unsecured handgun in a car in Colorado?

by Cassis Tingley

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