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The subpoena seeks patients’ medical records and employees’ personnel files among other documents.
Children’s Hospital Colorado is fighting the DOJ in court over a subpoena about gender-affirming care
Children's Hospital Colorado is fighting in court to quash a U.S. Department of Justice subpoena about gender-affirming care.
coloradosun.com
December 29, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The subpoena seeks patients’ medical records and employees’ personnel files among other documents.
Therapy centers countered that an abrupt rule change could result in long-term harm for children with autism.
Colorado could have to pay back $60 million to feds in autism therapy for children
Therapy centers countered that an abrupt rule change could result in long-term harm for children with autism
coloradosun.com
December 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Therapy centers countered that an abrupt rule change could result in long-term harm for children with autism.
In the court filing, Peters’ lawyers argued that President George Washington issued pardons to people convicted of both state and federal crimes in the Whiskey Rebellion in 1795.
Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump’s pardon, release her from prison
In the court filing, Peters’ lawyers argued that President George Washington issued pardons to people convicted of both state and federal crimes in the Whiskey Rebellion in 1795
coloradosun.com
December 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
In the court filing, Peters’ lawyers argued that President George Washington issued pardons to people convicted of both state and federal crimes in the Whiskey Rebellion in 1795.
The southern Colorado ski area last hosted lift-riding skiers in 2000. A community nonprofit has spent years rebuilding a 40-year-old chairlift with a revival plan that includes $45 lift tickets at the Huerfano County-owned Cuchara Mountain Park. coloradosun.com/2024/12/16/c...
Southern Colorado ski area, closed for more than 20 years, gets $250K from state, boost from community
The grant will help volunteers at Cuchara Mountain Park use a snowcat-pulled passenger sled to ferry skiers while they work on a chairlift
coloradosun.com
December 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The southern Colorado ski area last hosted lift-riding skiers in 2000. A community nonprofit has spent years rebuilding a 40-year-old chairlift with a revival plan that includes $45 lift tickets at the Huerfano County-owned Cuchara Mountain Park. coloradosun.com/2024/12/16/c...
All motor vehicles in Colorado are required to have mufflers to prevent “any excessive or unusual noise.”
Are noisy aftermarket mufflers illegal in Colorado?
Yes. Colorado state law prohibits any changes to vehicle exhaust systems that increase the noise mufflers make.
coloradosun.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM
All motor vehicles in Colorado are required to have mufflers to prevent “any excessive or unusual noise.”
Two teachers stepped outside of the box to give their students the chance to learn about drought, pollution and sustainability through hands-on, real-world experiences.
Durango, New Delhi students form teams across oceans to take on water issues
Two teachers stepped outside of the box to give their students the chance to learn about drought, pollution and sustainability through hands-on, real-world experiences
coloradosun.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Two teachers stepped outside of the box to give their students the chance to learn about drought, pollution and sustainability through hands-on, real-world experiences.
The U.S. has over 4,300 data centers, an industry registry shows.
Can a single data center use as much power as 5,000 homes?
Yes. A single data center can use far more than the energy needed to power 5,000 American homes, research shows.
coloradosun.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The U.S. has over 4,300 data centers, an industry registry shows.
In a statement, the resort said it will be working on a plan to reopen “as soon as possible” coloradosun.com/2025/12/24/c...
Telluride ski resort owner Chuck Horning closes ski area as patrollers go on strike
The 78-member Telluride ski patrol union announced Wednesday it would strike on Dec. 27 after months of failed contract negotiations
coloradosun.com
December 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
In a statement, the resort said it will be working on a plan to reopen “as soon as possible” coloradosun.com/2025/12/24/c...
There’s a sticker plastered around Telluride: “Crazy is still better than corporate.”
The gist is that owner Chuck Horning — often unpredictable in both behavior and business decisions — is better than a large company.
The coming weeks will test that theory.
coloradosun.com/2025/12/24/c...
The gist is that owner Chuck Horning — often unpredictable in both behavior and business decisions — is better than a large company.
The coming weeks will test that theory.
coloradosun.com/2025/12/24/c...
Telluride ski resort owner Chuck Horning closes ski area as patrollers go on strike
The 78-member Telluride ski patrol union announced Wednesday it would strike on Dec. 27 after months of failed contract negotiations
coloradosun.com
December 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM
There’s a sticker plastered around Telluride: “Crazy is still better than corporate.”
The gist is that owner Chuck Horning — often unpredictable in both behavior and business decisions — is better than a large company.
The coming weeks will test that theory.
coloradosun.com/2025/12/24/c...
The gist is that owner Chuck Horning — often unpredictable in both behavior and business decisions — is better than a large company.
The coming weeks will test that theory.
coloradosun.com/2025/12/24/c...
Coloradans are feeling the effects of AI as the state’s legislative deadlock over regulation continues
Coloradans are feeling the effects of AI as the state’s legislative deadlock over regulation continues
Colorado lawmakers return to the state Capitol in January to try for a fourth time to reach a deal on how to place guardrails around artificial intelligence
coloradosun.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Coloradans are feeling the effects of AI as the state’s legislative deadlock over regulation continues
Can a single data center use as much power as 5,000 homes?
Can a single data center use as much power as 5,000 homes?
Yes. A single data center can use far more than the energy needed to power 5,000 American homes, research shows.
coloradosun.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Can a single data center use as much power as 5,000 homes?
Colorado Springs residents seek to curb speeding and save lives through advocacy, activism. They’re not alone.
Colorado Springs residents seek to curb speeding and save lives through advocacy, activism. They’re not alone.
People living along North Nevada aren't alone. Across the state, communities pull the levers of citizen power to make streets safer.
coloradosun.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Colorado Springs residents seek to curb speeding and save lives through advocacy, activism. They’re not alone.
Do you know how to survive in Colorado? Take this quiz to find out.
Do you know how to survive in Colorado? Take this quiz to find out.
Before going outdoors in Colorado for the first time or the thousandth time, use this quiz to test how much you know about how to survive out there
coloradosun.com
December 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Do you know how to survive in Colorado? Take this quiz to find out.
Peter Moore: A mighty wind blows in Colorado. But it’s worse in Wyoming.
Peter Moore: A mighty wind blows in Colorado. But it's worse in Wyoming.
Hurricane-force winds pummeled Colorado for days. A cartoonist digs in to explain why that weather was so bad.
coloradosun.com
December 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Peter Moore: A mighty wind blows in Colorado. But it’s worse in Wyoming.
What are gas stove manufacturers pushing back against Colorado’s new law trying to hide? Warning labels
What are gas stove manufacturers pushing back against Colorado's new law trying to hide? Warning labels
If corporate interests undermine regulations, will we still be able to inform the public about commonsense steps to protect their health?
coloradosun.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:26 PM
What are gas stove manufacturers pushing back against Colorado’s new law trying to hide? Warning labels
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The number of state lawmakers who will serve at the Colorado Capitol next year who at some point were appointed to the House or Senate by or through a vacancy committee has grown to 27. That’s more than 1 in 4 members of the General Assembly.
Vacancy committee selects state representative to serve out state Sen. Faith Winter’s term, forcing another vacancy vote
The number of state lawmakers who will serve at the Colorado Capitol next year who at some point were appointed to the House or Senate by or through a vacancy committee has grown to 27. That’s more…
coloradosun.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The number of state lawmakers who will serve at the Colorado Capitol next year who at some point were appointed to the House or Senate by or through a vacancy committee has grown to 27. That’s more than 1 in 4 members of the General Assembly.
Children’s Hospital Colorado is fighting the DOJ in court over a subpoena about gender-affirming care
Children’s Hospital Colorado is fighting the DOJ in court over a subpoena about gender-affirming care
Children's Hospital Colorado is fighting in court to quash a U.S. Department of Justice subpoena about gender-affirming care.
coloradosun.com
December 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Children’s Hospital Colorado is fighting the DOJ in court over a subpoena about gender-affirming care
Durango, New Delhi students form teams across oceans to take on water issues
Durango, New Delhi students form teams across oceans to take on water issues
Two teachers stepped outside of the box to give their students the chance to learn about drought, pollution and sustainability through hands-on, real-world experiences
coloradosun.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Durango, New Delhi students form teams across oceans to take on water issues
Are noisy aftermarket mufflers illegal in Colorado?
Are noisy aftermarket mufflers illegal in Colorado?
Yes. Colorado state law prohibits any changes to vehicle exhaust systems that increase the noise mufflers make.
coloradosun.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Are noisy aftermarket mufflers illegal in Colorado?
More than 250,000 people have enrolled through the state’s marketplace for an insurance plan next year, a 0.14% increase over last year.
Health insurance sign-ups in Colorado are running even with last year, despite loss of big federal subsidies
Sign-ups through the Connect for Health Colorado insurance exchange are just slightly ahead of last year's pace, despite expiring subsidies.
coloradosun.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
More than 250,000 people have enrolled through the state’s marketplace for an insurance plan next year, a 0.14% increase over last year.
Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump’s pardon, release her from prison
Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump’s pardon, release her from prison
In the court filing, Peters’ lawyers argued that President George Washington issued pardons to people convicted of both state and federal crimes in the Whiskey Rebellion in 1795
coloradosun.com
December 26, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump’s pardon, release her from prison
Therapy centers countered that an abrupt rule change could result in long-term harm for children with autism.
Colorado could have to pay back $60 million to feds in autism therapy for children
Therapy centers countered that an abrupt rule change could result in long-term harm for children with autism
coloradosun.com
December 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Therapy centers countered that an abrupt rule change could result in long-term harm for children with autism.
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To: Our followers, readers & members
From: The Sun team
Thank you! We work hard to give you free, fact-based Colorado news. And you, in turn, support us.
You like our posts, you read our stories and you fund our journalism. We wouldn’t exist without you. So again, thank you!
From: The Sun team
Thank you! We work hard to give you free, fact-based Colorado news. And you, in turn, support us.
You like our posts, you read our stories and you fund our journalism. We wouldn’t exist without you. So again, thank you!
Telluride Ski and Golf Co. and representatives of the 78-member ski patrol union have been unable to reach an agreement on pay. On Tuesday night, the union voted to strike before the New Year’s holiday.
Telluride ski patrollers vote to go on strike starting Saturday
Months of contract talks between Telluride Ski and Golf Co. and the ski patrol union failed to reach an agreement on pay and benefits
coloradosun.com
December 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Telluride Ski and Golf Co. and representatives of the 78-member ski patrol union have been unable to reach an agreement on pay. On Tuesday night, the union voted to strike before the New Year’s holiday.