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    Hegseth Faces Bipartisan Pushback on $1.5 Trillion War Budget
    Local News

    Hegseth Faces Bipartisan Pushback on $1.5 Trillion War Budget

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends the historic $1.5 trillion military budget and rising $29 billion Iran conflict costs amid bipartisan skepticism over munitions depletion and ally support.

    Sarah MitchellMay 13th, 20263 min
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    Dee Wisor Explains How TABOR Changes Boost K-12 Funding
    Opinion

    Dee Wisor Explains How TABOR Changes Boost K-12 Funding

    Dee Wisor clarifies that proposed TABOR modifications, including Initiative 195 and SB26-135, do not dismantle the constitutional provision but instead redirect surplus revenue to increase K-12 education spending by 2% annually.

    Natalie ReevesMay 13th, 20263 min
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    Judge Orders ICE to Retrain Officers After Warrantless Arrests in Colorado
    Local News

    Judge Orders ICE to Retrain Officers After Warrantless Arrests in Colorado

    U.S. District Judge R. Brooke Jackson issued a binding 60-page order requiring ICE to retrain officers and pay attorney fees after finding systemic violations in warrantless arrests across Colorado.

    Sarah MitchellMay 13th, 20263 min
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    Denver Airport Radar Missed Man as Deer Before He Hit Frontier Plane
    Local News

    Denver Airport Radar Missed Man as Deer Before He Hit Frontier Plane

    Denver International Airport's radar system detected a man scaling the eastern fenceline but the operator mistook him for deer, leading to a man hitting a Frontier Airlines plane. This article analyzes the gap between technological detection and human interpretation.

    Sarah MitchellMay 13th, 20263 min
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    Gov. Jared Polis Highlights $4M State Funding for Grand Junction Affordable Housing
    Local News

    Gov. Jared Polis Highlights $4M State Funding for Grand Junction Affordable Housing

    Governor Jared Polis announces that $4 million in state funds from Proposition 123 is keeping the 'The Current' affordable housing project on track in Grand Junction, highlighting the public-private partnership needed to offset thin operating margins.

    Sarah MitchellMay 12th, 20264 min
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    Aspen Police Report Shows Traffic Stops Drop Amid LPR Rollout
    Local News

    Aspen Police Report Shows Traffic Stops Drop Amid LPR Rollout

    Aspen Police logged 3,588 traffic stops in 2025, a significant drop from the previous year, as the department shifts focus toward license plate readers and increased foot and bike patrols.

    Sarah MitchellMay 12th, 20263 min
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    New Castle Fishing Derby Highlights Local Business Support and Holy Cross Energy Election
    Local News

    New Castle Fishing Derby Highlights Local Business Support and Holy Cross Energy Election

    The 17th annual New Castle Kids Fishing Derby showcased strong local business support through prizes and meals, while Carbondale resident Dave Munk urges voters to participate in the upcoming Holy Cross Energy board election.

    Sarah MitchellMay 12th, 20264 min
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    Vail Police Turned to Ted Bundy to Solve Julie Cunningham Disappearance
    Historical Stories

    Vail Police Turned to Ted Bundy to Solve Julie Cunningham Disappearance

    In May 1986, Vail police hoped Ted Bundy would provide answers regarding the disappearance of Julie Cunningham before his execution, seeking closure for the local family.

    James HarlowMay 12th, 20263 min
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    Rep. Dan Woog Pushes to Expand Colorado PUC to Five Members
    Business News

    Rep. Dan Woog Pushes to Expand Colorado PUC to Five Members

    Rep. Dan Woog proposes expanding the three-member Colorado Public Utilities Commission to five members to ensure ideological diversity, a move heavily supported by Xcel Energy amid $511 million in pending rate increases.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 12th, 20263 min
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    Colorado Voters Decide If State Keeps Billions in TABOR Refunds for K-12 Schools
    Education

    Colorado Voters Decide If State Keeps Billions in TABOR Refunds for K-12 Schools

    Colorado voters will decide in November whether to let the state retain billions in surplus revenue instead of issuing TABOR refunds, directing the funds to increase K-12 education spending by up to $4.6 billion annually.

    Carla JenningsMay 12th, 20264 min
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    Colorado Passes Diluted AI Regulation Law
    Business News

    Colorado Passes Diluted AI Regulation Law

    Colorado enacts the nation's first AI regulation law, Senate Bill 189, which delays enforcement to 2027 and shifts focus from full transparency to simple consumer notification.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 12th, 20263 min
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    Pueblo Unveils $16M Leonardo da Vinci Museum on Historic Riverwalk
    Culture

    Pueblo Unveils $16M Leonardo da Vinci Museum on Historic Riverwalk

    The $16 million Leonardo da Vinci Museum opens June 12 on Pueblo's Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, transforming a former Professional Bull Riders venue into a global science and art destination.

    James HarlowMay 12th, 20263 min
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