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Vail Navy Officer John Hinmon Dies at 84
John Hinmon, a Vail Navy officer and ski patroller who arrived in 1966, died at home in Lake Creek at age 84. He is remembered for building the valley's leisure infrastructure and guiding generations.
Bennet and Weiser Compare Tax, Water, and Housing Plans
U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Attorney General Phil Weiser outline their differing approaches to taxes, water storage, and housing in a tight race for Colorado governor.
Colorado Drought Task Force Urges Phase Three Emergency for Gov. Polis
The Colorado Drought Task Force urges Gov. Jared Polis to declare a phase three drought emergency, citing record-low snowpack and uncharted low flows in the White River.
Colorado Ranks Sixth in US Wind Energy Output Amid Iowa Competition
New CoPIRG report reveals Colorado generated 44% of state electricity from solar and wind in 2025, ranking sixth nationally for wind and leading in battery storage despite fierce competition from Iowa and Kansas.
Colorado Law Fills Federal Void for 504 Plan Students
Colorado signs Senate Bill 125 to let parents file disability discrimination complaints directly with the state, filling the gap left by the federal government's reduced enforcement.
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