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An emerging deal to end the federal shutdown doesn’t extend expiring health subsidies. Here’s what could happen to them.
An emerging deal to end the federal shutdown doesn't extend expiring health subsidies. Here's what could happen to them.
If the current legislative package passes and Congress doesn’t take any other action on health care costs this year, the enhanced premium tax credits that have helped many Americans pay for Affordable...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
An emerging deal to end the federal shutdown doesn’t extend expiring health subsidies. Here’s what could happen to them.
From our reporters to our editors to our columnists, everyone at The Colorado Sun works hard for you.
As reporter Parker Yamasaki said, “We deeply appreciate hearing from you, our readers, because this is your newsroom.” 👇
As reporter Parker Yamasaki said, “We deeply appreciate hearing from you, our readers, because this is your newsroom.” 👇
November 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
From our reporters to our editors to our columnists, everyone at The Colorado Sun works hard for you.
As reporter Parker Yamasaki said, “We deeply appreciate hearing from you, our readers, because this is your newsroom.” 👇
As reporter Parker Yamasaki said, “We deeply appreciate hearing from you, our readers, because this is your newsroom.” 👇
New companies sprouting up in smaller rural Colorado areas to benefit local economies
New companies sprouting up in smaller rural Colorado areas to benefit local economies
Nearly 75 small Colorado businesses in 20 economically challenged counties have benefited from a state tax incentive created in 2015 via legislation.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
New companies sprouting up in smaller rural Colorado areas to benefit local economies
Flight cancellations expected to drag on even after the government shutdown ends
Flight cancellations expected to drag on even after the government shutdown ends
About 70 flights were canceled Monday to and from Denver International Airport. On Tuesday, 90 flights to or from Denver have been canceled.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Flight cancellations expected to drag on even after the government shutdown ends
Colorado’s governor hopes hail warning and speed cameras will bring down car insurance rates
Colorado's governor hopes hail warning and speed cameras will bring down car insurance rates
According to figures from the company Bankrate, which provides rate quotes for insurance shoppers, Colorado’s average annual premium for full auto coverage is $3,233
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November 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Colorado’s governor hopes hail warning and speed cameras will bring down car insurance rates
Does half of the food in the US go to waste?
Does half of the food in the US go to waste?
No. Although a significant portion of food goes to waste in the U.S., the percentage is below 50%, according to food organizations.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Does half of the food in the US go to waste?
Voters in some Colorado communities begin to chafe at taxing tourists to pay for local services
Voters in some Colorado communities begin to chafe at taxing tourists to pay for local services
A handful of taxes on skiing, hotels and short-term rentals passed, but some communities rejected plans to raise taxes paid by tourists
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November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Voters in some Colorado communities begin to chafe at taxing tourists to pay for local services
A plan to sell a 46,000-acre State Land Board parcel in Colorado’s San Luis Valley could be crumbling
A plan to sell a 46,000-acre State Land Board parcel in Colorado’s San Luis Valley could be crumbling
The Colorado State Land Board since 2017 has studied a $50 million plan to sell the 45,952-acre La Jara parcel to the Forest Service, BLM, CPW
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November 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
A plan to sell a 46,000-acre State Land Board parcel in Colorado’s San Luis Valley could be crumbling
U.S. Senate advances bill to end shutdown as small group of Democrats strike deal; Colorado’s senators are a “no”
U.S. Senate advances bill to end shutdown as small group of Democrats strike deal; Colorado's senators are a "no"
John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet said they couldn't support the agreement because it doesn't address rising health care costs
coloradosun.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:08 AM
U.S. Senate advances bill to end shutdown as small group of Democrats strike deal; Colorado’s senators are a “no”
The potential addition to the state’s psychedelic medicine program could have national implications as other states move to regulate hallucinogens. Here’s what’s tripping things up.
Colorado’s governor wants to legalize an African psychedelic, but there's a conflict over where ibogaine is sourced
Colorado’s governor wants to legalize an African psychedelic therapy, but there's a conflict over how to source federally illegal ibogaine
coloradosun.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The potential addition to the state’s psychedelic medicine program could have national implications as other states move to regulate hallucinogens. Here’s what’s tripping things up.
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At the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, inspiration for the water-stressed West
At the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, inspiration for the water-stressed West
With the future of the Colorado River in question, an exhibition by Roni Horn considers water as a source of constant change
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November 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
At the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, inspiration for the water-stressed West
A Colorado doctor wanted the facts on wolf reintroduction. So he created a watchdog group on Facebook.
A Colorado doctor wanted the facts on wolf reintroduction. So he created a watchdog group on Facebook.
John Michael Williams thinks Colorado withholds information on wolves from citizens. In changing that, did he create an extremist group?
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November 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
A Colorado doctor wanted the facts on wolf reintroduction. So he created a watchdog group on Facebook.
The father of four, who had settled in Colorado and gotten his commercial driver’s license, was driving a truck through Indiana when he was taken by masked ICE agents in October.
Afghan immigrant who helped U.S. military fight Taliban arrested by ICE
The father of four, who had settled in Colorado and gotten his commercial driver’s license, was driving a truck through Indiana when he was taken by masked ICE agents in October
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November 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The father of four, who had settled in Colorado and gotten his commercial driver’s license, was driving a truck through Indiana when he was taken by masked ICE agents in October.
The Colorado Sun is your newsroom. From our reporters to our editors to our columnists, we all work hard for you.
As reporter and cofounder Jason Blevins said, “Hit us with a hot tip and we sweep the schedule and get busy.” 👇
As reporter and cofounder Jason Blevins said, “Hit us with a hot tip and we sweep the schedule and get busy.” 👇
November 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The Colorado Sun is your newsroom. From our reporters to our editors to our columnists, we all work hard for you.
As reporter and cofounder Jason Blevins said, “Hit us with a hot tip and we sweep the schedule and get busy.” 👇
As reporter and cofounder Jason Blevins said, “Hit us with a hot tip and we sweep the schedule and get busy.” 👇
Latest in a string of wolf deaths will be investigated under the Endangered Species Act.
Reintroduced gray wolf dies in southwestern Colorado
Another reintroduced wolf has died in Colorado after relocation from British Columbia, state officials said.
coloradosun.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Latest in a string of wolf deaths will be investigated under the Endangered Species Act.
What’s Working: Even in this economy, the show must go on in Colorado
What’s Working: Even in this economy, the show must go on in Colorado
Inflation pushed theater and arts organizations to offer more affordable options. Plus: Fresca Foods gets Spanish owner, Entegris' new plant and wage theft
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November 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
What’s Working: Even in this economy, the show must go on in Colorado
Colorado and other states are seeing massive data center growth, and big buyers may squeeze out consumers.
Is AI blowing up our electricity prices? An expert weighs in.
A Q and A with an AI data center expert targets whether consumers are already paying a heavy price for AI resource demands.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Colorado and other states are seeing massive data center growth, and big buyers may squeeze out consumers.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Federal judge pauses Colorado law requiring social media warnings for younger users
Federal judge pauses Colorado law requiring social media warnings for younger users
Under a law passed last year, companies must program warnings to pop up every 30 minutes once a minor user has spent an hour or more on a platform in a 24-hour period, or between the hours of 10 p.m....
coloradosun.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Federal judge pauses Colorado law requiring social media warnings for younger users
The complaints were filed by Colorado Common Cause, a liberal-leaning nonprofit that advocates for an open government. They were submitted to Colorado’s Independent Ethics Commission, which is charged with reviewing allegations of violations of the state’s 20-year-old gift ban.
Ethics complaints filed against Democratic state lawmakers who attended Vail retreat with lobbyists
The complaints were filed by Colorado Common Cause, a liberal-leaning nonprofit that advocates for an open government. They were submitted to Colorado’s Independent Ethics Commission, which is…
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November 7, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The complaints were filed by Colorado Common Cause, a liberal-leaning nonprofit that advocates for an open government. They were submitted to Colorado’s Independent Ethics Commission, which is charged with reviewing allegations of violations of the state’s 20-year-old gift ban.
Reservoirs in the region saw a significant boost to help set up next spring’s water supply as water managers assess damage to infrastructure.
October storms brought damaging floods to southwestern Colorado, but also much needed drought relief
The October floods in Colorado damaged homes and upended lives, but there was one silver lining: The water also replenished reservoirs.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Reservoirs in the region saw a significant boost to help set up next spring’s water supply as water managers assess damage to infrastructure.
A measure proposing a new sales tax in Larimer County that was failing Tuesday made a turnaround Wednesday with more votes giving it the green light.
Two local ballot measures in Colorado seeking more funding for child care on track to pass, others in limbo
A measure proposing a new sales tax in Larimer County that was failing Tuesday made a turnaround Wednesday with more votes giving it the green light
coloradosun.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
A measure proposing a new sales tax in Larimer County that was failing Tuesday made a turnaround Wednesday with more votes giving it the green light.
Afghan immigrant who helped U.S. military fight Taliban arrested by ICE
Afghan immigrant who helped U.S. military fight Taliban arrested by ICE
The father of four, who had settled in Colorado and gotten his commercial driver’s license, was driving a truck through Indiana when he was taken by masked ICE agents in October
coloradosun.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Afghan immigrant who helped U.S. military fight Taliban arrested by ICE