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Coronavirus has masked Colorado students’ emotions. Teachers are trying new ways to connect.
While masks haven’t obstructed learning or teachers’ ability to forge relationships with their kids, they have in some cases slowed communication and made it more difficult for educators to keep tabs on how their students are doing emotionally and academically.
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Colorado teachers want a voice as schools plan for fall classes during coronavirus crisis
By Erica Breunlin Education Primary category in which blog post is published
Trains could return to Colorado’s Tennessee Pass, rumble through Leadville under pair of proposals
By Jason Blevins Transportation Primary category in which blog post is published
Planning for drought has made Colorado whitewater rafting companies ready to weather coronavirus
By Lauren Irwin Outdoors Primary category in which blog post is published
A summer gone sideways: Coronavirus upended the big plans Colorado teens had for their break
By Erica Breunlin Education Primary category in which blog post is published
Counties fear being left behind as Colorado begins granting variances to its coronavirus safer-at-home order
Eager to help businesses survive and salvage their tattered economies, about half of Colorado’s counties have applied to ease their COVID-19 restrictions and allow for things like in-person dining at restaurants. Most have not been approved.
“College can wait”: With families struggling, Colorado students are working to help make ends meet
As the coronavirus has rattled the economy, leading to layoffs and reduced hours for many, high school students have stepped up to help their families. Some are now delaying college plans.
Coronavirus stole their last months of high school in Colorado, and a long list of traditions
From prom to graduation to just hanging out with friends, Colorado seniors are missing out on some final moments. But they say this isn’t the worst thing that’s happened to the class of 2020.
The closure of Colorado coal-fired powerplants is freeing up water for thirsty cities
Large electricity generators use lots of water to cool their coal-fired plants. As those units shut down, expect to see battles heat up over how the massive amounts of water can be repurposed.
Next Napa Valley? The Cañon City area is hoping wineries can lead to an agricultural renaissance
Changes to Fremont County’s zoning code made it easier for farms growing grapes and apples to open cideries and wineries in the town of Penrose
Parked: Colorado towns are taking action to preserve their remaining mobile-home parks
Cities, counties and housing authorities in Colorado are buying mobile home parks to spare them from market-rate redevelopment
Fish ladders and boat chutes part of a massive dam rebuild on the Arkansas River
In the process of rebuilding a diversion to get river water to thirsty cities, Colorado Springs and Aurora collaborated with wildlife, environmental and recreational interests for ambitious infrastructure upgrade
Cañon City falls short in TV small-town makeover contest
After making the finals, Cañon City officials and business owners said they believed being in the competition gave the town a boost that will help it keep moving forward -- regardless of whether they won
Cañon City seeks a makeover to become a destination, not just a drive-through prison town
New businesses, outdoor recreation options and a dose of town pride has residents hoping more tourists will stop and stay in the historic town.
