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Posted inHousing

Long-term RV campers could help alleviate Colorado’s housing crisis — but only with more support

by Tracy Ross 3:45 AM MDT on Sep 29, 20236:59 AM MDT on Sep 29, 2023

It’s the ultimate Colorado dream: Pack up the house, rent it out and load up the RV for an extended road trip.  Drive around in your self-contained world, stop when you want, listen to a river roll by while sipping your coffee. And go with the knowledge that you’re not stuck in any one place […]

a light color fur bison stands in the field with snowy mountain backdrop
Posted inOutdoors

The Partners in the Outdoors conference ended in disaster last year. Now CPW must put the pieces back together.

by Tracy Ross 4:54 AM MDT on Aug 25, 20238:49 AM MDT on Aug 25, 2023

The agency is calling on wildlife, recreation and conservation communities to rebuild its broken model

Posted inOutdoors

From hijabs to collapsible baby bottles, Denver’s Big Gear Show makes move toward inclusivity

by Dan England 3:50 AM MDT on Jun 21, 20238:37 AM MDT on Jun 21, 2023

There were times when Natalia Ospina felt as if she had to pick between her beloved outdoors and her hair. The Denver resident loved climbing and trail running. But she loved her hair, too. It reminded her of her mother, the only other one in her large family who had the same thick, luxurious curls […]

Posted inCrime and Courts

Former Denver airport director sues city for alleged pay discrimination, retaliation

by Tatiana Flowers 3:02 AM MST on Feb 16, 202312:16 PM MST on Feb 16, 2023

Benjamin Juarez said he was forced to resign after Denver International Airport leaders threatened to fire him after he complained about unequal pay

Posted inOutdoors

“Fat, Black and Gettin It”: The unexpected influence of Colorado’s outdoor TikTok star Nelson Holland

by Dan England 4:21 AM MST on Jan 15, 20238:12 AM MST on Jan 15, 2023

The Aurora transplant is earning million of likes by showing that Colorado trails aren’t just for the wealthy, white, musclebound bros

Posted inOutdoors

Colorado Parks & Wildlife volunteer cleared after 7-month investigation into racism claim

by Jason Blevins 3:50 AM MST on Dec 5, 20227:27 AM MST on Dec 5, 2022

Dan Gates says he’ll recover from 7 months of investigation, but fears threat of unfounded claims will discourage 3,600 other volunteers

Posted inEvents

Watch: Colorado Sun equity reporter discusses homeownership gap

by The Colorado Sun 9:23 AM MST on Dec 2, 20229:23 AM MST on Dec 2, 2022

The Colorado Sun’s equity reporter Tatiana Flowers hosted a conversation about Colorado’s Black community regarding the homeownership gap

Posted inOutdoors

Colorado Parks and Wildlife boss announces retirement after his suspension for racist remark

by Jason Blevins 6:54 PM MDT on Nov 1, 202212:32 PM MDT on Nov 2, 2022

Dan Prenzlow used “in the back of the bus” to point out Black staffer being honored for her work organizing conference that focused on equity, diversity and inclusion

Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks
Posted inEquity

More wheelchair-accessible seating, repaving projects at Red Rocks underway to help concertgoers with disabilities

by Olivia Prentzel 4:55 AM MDT on Oct 20, 202210:03 AM MDT on Oct 20, 2022

The proposed changes come two months after Denver settled a lawsuit alleging wheelchair-accessible seats were more expensive than nonaccessible seats

Posted inEquity

“It’s a new day at the Denver Zoo,” where leaders are working to diversify the organization

by Tatiana Flowers 4:02 AM MDT on Sep 8, 20228:49 AM MDT on Sep 11, 2022

Diversifying staff and visitors at the Denver Zoo could help inspire youth to save wildlife for future generations

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