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2 large hospital systems announce a new partnership in Colorado

Health

2 large hospital systems announce a new partnership in Colorado

Under the proposed affiliation, AdventHealth will take over operations of three Intermountain Health hospitals.

by John Ingold

Aspen Acres fire crews patrol western edge, after hot, dry conditions test defenses

Wildfire

Aspen Acres fire crews patrol western edge, after hot, dry conditions test defenses

Increased fire activity Monday prompted officials to reinstate mandatory evacuation orders for parts of Custer County. Plus: Updates on Hartman Hill, Gold Mountain, Ferris, Willow, Fishhook and Elk fires.

by Olivia Prentzel

Mudslides close I-70, disrupt travel in western Colorado

Weather

Mudslides close I-70, disrupt travel in western Colorado

by Olivia Prentzel

Keeping coal plants open in Colorado could cost $87M, with consumers paying the tab

Energy

Keeping coal plants open in Colorado could cost $87M, with consumers paying the tab

by Mark Jaffe

More wildfire evacuees return home as firefighters brace for another day of high fire danger

More wildfire evacuees return home as firefighters brace for another day of high fire danger

by Olivia Prentzel

Hoping to hike, fish, boat or camp in Colorado this summer? Our updated wildfires and drought “check before you go” guide.

Hoping to hike, fish, boat or camp in Colorado this summer? Our updated wildfires and drought “check before you go” guide.

by Jason Blevins and Michael Booth

Keep track of every major Colorado wildfire

Keep track of every major Colorado wildfire

by The Colorado Sun

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How would a Front Range train work, what would it cost, and when would it start?

How would a Front Range train work, what would it cost, and when would it start?

by Michael Booth

Too many hikers are pooping in Colorado’s backcountry. Could “wag bags” be the answer?

Outdoors

Too many hikers are pooping in Colorado’s backcountry. Could “wag bags” be the answer?

by Jason Blevins

Children’s Hospital Colorado pleads not guilty to contempt allegation in gender-affirming care lawsuit

Health

Children’s Hospital Colorado pleads not guilty to contempt allegation in gender-affirming care lawsuit

by John Ingold

FDA retracts claim that tainted lettuce caused 5-state outbreak of cyclospora illnesses

Health

FDA retracts claim that tainted lettuce caused 5-state outbreak of cyclospora illnesses

by The Colorado Sun

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

Water

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

by Michael Booth

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

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.

Are less-thirsty crops a solution to Colorado’s growing water problems?

10 Colorado sporting events that speak to Colorado’s outdoors culture

10 Colorado sporting events that speak to Colorado’s outdoors culture

10 Colorado drinks to toast 150 years of state history

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Aurora ICE detention center worker arrested in shooting of protester

Aurora ICE detention center worker arrested in shooting of protester

People urge Hudson town leaders to fight immigration detention center

ICE contractor GEO Group to open new immigrant detention center in Hudson

No hard feelings? The long list of high-profile Colorado Democrats who endorsed Michael Bennet hope so.

by Jesse Paul

John Hartford was a prolific bluegrass legend. This Buena Vista camp will carry on his legacy.

Music

John Hartford was a prolific bluegrass legend. This Buena Vista camp will carry on his legacy.

by Parker Yamasaki

Coloradans begin cleanup after rainstorms caused Western Slope mudslides

Water

Coloradans begin cleanup after rainstorms caused Western Slope mudslides

by Shannon Mullane

Wildfires scorch Colorado as crews race to fortify containment lines

Wildfire

Wildfires scorch Colorado as crews race to fortify containment lines

by Justin George

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

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Victor Marx says he’s being endorsed by Colorado’s last Republican governor. That’s not true — yet.

Victor Marx says he’s being endorsed by Colorado’s last Republican governor. That’s not true — yet.

Victor Marx faces big challenge uniting GOP after winning Colorado’s Republican primary for governor

Victor Marx faces big challenge uniting GOP after winning Colorado’s Republican primary for governor

Victor Marx wins Colorado’s 3-way Republican primary for governor, edging out Barbara Kirkmeyer

Victor Marx wins Colorado’s 3-way Republican primary for governor, edging out Barbara Kirkmeyer

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Aspen Acres fire surpasses 100,000 acres as crews increase containment to more than 60%

Wildfire

Aspen Acres fire surpasses 100,000 acres as crews increase containment to more than 60%

by Lance Benzel

What’s Working: Where to find Colorado homeowners insurance discounts and grants

Business

What’s Working: Where to find Colorado homeowners insurance discounts and grants

by Tamara Chuang

Colorado health officials are tracking toxic algae blooms with warnings of health impacts

Water

Colorado health officials are tracking toxic algae blooms with warnings of health impacts

by Shannon Mullane

Colorado wildlife commission reduces number of fur-bearing animals trappers can kill, throws out ban on fur sales

Wildlife

Colorado wildlife commission reduces number of fur-bearing animals trappers can kill, throws out ban on fur sales

by Tracy Ross

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

Health

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

by The Associated Press

Aspen Acres containment climbs to 48% as crews focus on protecting Colorado communities

Wildfire

Aspen Acres containment climbs to 48% as crews focus on protecting Colorado communities

by Olivia Prentzel

Coloradans are worried about affordability and say elected leaders aren’t doing enough to help, new poll shows

Politics and Government

Coloradans are worried about affordability and say elected leaders aren’t doing enough to help, new poll shows

by John Ingold

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Littwin: Lynn Bartels was the greatest political reporter I ever knew. And that’s not even half the story.

by Mike Littwin

Nicolais: Trump, Tina Peters and the seeds of election chaos

by Mario Nicolais

Opinion: If done right, new Colorado legislation will help reimagine state’s workforce preparation

by Rebecca Arno and Christine Heitz

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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

What the heck is happening in downtown Denver?

Economy

What the heck is happening in downtown Denver?

by Tamara Chuang

It’s summertime, and the readin’ is easy. Fortunately, so is finding an interesting title.

SunLit

It’s summertime, and the readin’ is easy. Fortunately, so is finding an interesting title.

by Kevin Simpson

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Jim Morrissey: The late, lamented lawn

Jim Morrissey: The late, lamented lawn

by Jim Morrissey

Drew Litton: Managing expectations

Drew Litton: Managing expectations

by Drew Litton

“What’d I Miss?”: The billionaire superhero conundrum

“What’d I Miss?”: The billionaire superhero conundrum

by R. Alan Brooks and Cori Redford

SUNLIT

“Witness at Sand Creek” explores the life of Silas Soule through his letters

by Nancy Niero

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“Divine intervention” set Nancy Niero on path to write about Sand Creek hero

by The Colorado Sun

Explore Books suggests complex, entertaining fiction titles

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Explore Books suggests complex, entertaining fiction titles

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FACT BRIEFS

Do half of US adults under 30 live with their parents?

Economy

Do half of US adults under 30 live with their parents?

by Cassis Tingley

Are more than 80% of wildfires started by humans?

Wildfire

Are more than 80% of wildfires started by humans?

by Cassis Tingley

Does eating out cost an average of $28 in Denver?

Food and Restaurants

Does eating out cost an average of $28 in Denver?

by Cassis Tingley

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