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VIDEO: The future of the Colorado River and what that means for our state

Colorado Sun water reporter Chris Outcalt talked to water experts about the challenges that exist for Colorado and managing the use of the river going forward and more. Panelists included: Rebecca Mitchell – Colorado River Commissioner Director of the Colorado Water Conservation Board Andy Mueller – General Manager of the Colorado River District Paul Bruchez […]

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Colorado Sun journalists recognized with dozens of awards in Top of the Rockies journalism contest

The Colorado Sun won more than two dozen awards in the four-state Top of the Rockies journalism contest this weekend, receiving more recognition than any other Colorado news organization in its category. The Sun, competing in the “extra-large newsroom” category despite being less than half the size of many of its peers, earned 28 awards […]

Posted inNews, Politics and Government

WATCH: We talk with Gov. Jared Polis, key state lawmakers about the upcoming legislative session

Join our lively discussion on the hot issues affecting Colorado this election year. Will there be a lot of action early on? Will the State Legislature accomplish more since it’s an election year? What legislation will lawmakers be teeing up when the session opens Jan. 12? Jesse Paul, The Colorado Sun’s political reporter will be […]

Posted inOpinion, Opinion Columns

Hutchins’ year in review: Here’s what happened in Colorado’s media world in 2021

If 2020 was a bruiser for the local media business with layoffs, furloughs and deep cuts from COVID-19 thinning our news scene, 2021 ushered in a kind of “new normal.” The local media industry tentatively bounced back as the year produced a bumper crop of digital news startups from Boulder and Denver, Broomfield and Franktown, […]

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Apply for the inaugural Rise and Shine workshop, a free summer camp for students interested in journalism

Update: The Colorado Sun has extended the application deadline to June 25 to give Colorado middle school and high school students more time to apply. Welcome to The Colorado Sun’s inaugural Rise and Shine Journalism Workshop. This year, the free, five-day virtual summer camp will be held the mornings of July 26 — July 30. […]

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Opinion: As media professors surveying Colorado’s local-news landscape, we have good news and bad news

The role of local news has never been more important than today during a pandemic that has killed millions and at a time when anyone can spew rumors and conspiracies while sitting behind a screen.  In Colorado, online misinformation has led some to believe COVID-19 vaccines alter DNA, distrust legitimate philanthropic organizations in the community, […]