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'Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History' exhibit opens MLK Day at El Pueblo History Museum Soldiers, educators and a city founder are among the often unacknowledged stories of Black Puebloans presented in the exhibit.

Opening Monday, January 19, at the El Pueblo History Museum in Pueblo, entry will be free until 4 p.m.

18.01.2026 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you make a New Year’s resolution to exercise? Here are some tips to keep it Adding activity at any age can be as simple as going for a walk

β€œJust go out the front door and get moving. I mean, taking a walk is the simplest, easy way to just get your body moving."

18.01.2026 03:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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These artists are on a mission to make photography more accessible Carrie and Ted Tahquechi are pioneering a new art form that enables people with low and no vision to enjoy photography.

A chance encounter led to this couple creating photographs that can be seen and felt.

17.01.2026 23:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Colorado records 2nd pediatric flu death of the season The state has seen high levels of hospitalizations from the virus and low levels of vaccination.

A state health department spokesperson said the case was in a high school-aged child from outside the Denver metro area.

17.01.2026 04:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Outdoor recreation in the Pikes Peak region just got a big boost from the state A $2.5 million grant will help construction on the Ring the Peak trail around Pikes Peak and add campsites along the Gold Belt Scenic Byway.

"The Pikes Peak region is exceptional, and it demands exceptional investment and exceptional attention.”

17.01.2026 03:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Businesses crippled by December power outage likely won’t receive any compensation from Xcel More power shutoffs are planned for Friday, as utilities brace for elevated fire risk.

β€œEverything is more expensive now, and we can't raise our prices fast enough to cover the same margins as when we opened seven years ago.”

17.01.2026 02:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Photos: Southern Colorado Scenic Byways and chance to see more images from around the state Dozens of photographs taken along Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways will be on display in Westcliffe including images shot in 48 counties

Dozens of photographs taken along Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways will be on display at the 3rd Street Gallery in Westcliffe, January 16 to April 19.

17.01.2026 01:05 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Xcel will cut power for at least 9,000 customers in Northern Colorado on Friday amid high winds and fire risk Larimer and Weld Counties could see a power cut on Friday as gusts reach 70 mph.

Forecasters expect wind gusts of 60 to 70 miles-per-hour across Larimer and Weld counties, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a red flag warning for the area from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

16.01.2026 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wolverines are coming back to Colorado, state plan includes roadkill, avalanche chutes Colorado lawmakers approved wolverine reintroduction in 2024

β€œIt's really never been formally tried before, so there are a lot of unknowns about how exactly this should work. There is no blueprint or recipe for how to do this.”

16.01.2026 04:28 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Customers of Colorado’s health insurance marketplace face hard choices, but most are staying covered The Senate is still trying to reach a bipartisan compromise on extending the ACA tax credit and many Coloradans made their choices looking at the higher cost for health insurance.

As the last day to enroll for health insurance on the Colorado marketplace arrives today, dire predictions about the number of people who would go uncovered rather than pay unsubsidized and higher rates have largely failed to materialize in Colorado.

16.01.2026 03:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Colorado's number of flu cases eases, but season continues One new family experienced the flu but vaccinations kept mom from being hospitalized.

β€œI'm always glad I got (a flu shot) because I'm, like, β€˜What if it would've been worse?’”

16.01.2026 02:31 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Climate threats lead to huge jumps in Colorado home insurance rates, and the state is seeking solutions By one account, average rates in the state jumped 65% in five years

β€œWe are in the most challenging property insurance market that we've seen in a generation."

16.01.2026 01:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WATCH: Gov. Polis to deliver 2026 State of the State address This is the governor’s last year in office because of term limits.

Gov. Jared Polis this morning delivers his annual check-up on Colorado to a joint meeting of the state Legislature in the House chamber.

15.01.2026 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Parents, workers and advocates express worries over child care funds A judge issued a temporary hold on the Trump administration’s freeze on child care funds to Colorado, but parents worry what happens when the hold lifts at the end of the month.

The Trump administration said it is halting the money to Colorado and four other Democratic-led states over unsubstantiated allegations of fraud in the program.

15.01.2026 04:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Colorado Springs Utilities enlists state lawmakers to keep Ray Nixon power plant running into 2030 The proposal comes as the federal government is working to block Colorado’s efforts to shift away from coal.

Closing Nixon 1, a coal-fired generating unit in Fountain, is a fundamental step in the utility's original plan to meet the target.

15.01.2026 03:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Female faculty file class action lawsuit against CU Denver over alleged gender pay disparity The university conducted a pay disparity analysis in 2022 but refused to share the results with faculty.

β€œIt is our hope that all institutions of higher education in Colorado will regularly conduct proper pay equity reviews, correct pay disparities, including paying back pay… as well as instituting wage transparency,” said Madeline Collison, the plaintiffs’ attorney.

15.01.2026 02:36 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Polio survivor joins Colorado’s new pro-vaccine group, created as federal guidelines upended Doctors, lawmakers and other advocates are joining forces to promote routinely recommended vaccines for kids.

To really understand how immunization can change your life, Carol Boigon is a good person to talk to.

15.01.2026 01:05 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Indie 102.3 Giveaways Indie 102.3 Presents Sudan Archives! Drop your info below for a chance to win tickets to see Sudan Archives at Gothic Theatre on Feb 10. Good luck! Why

Enter @indie1023.bsky.social's giveaway to win two tickets to see Sudan Archives in Denver on Feb. 10.

14.01.2026 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aurora City Council demands β€˜unlawful and overreaching’ ICE leave city The newly progressive city council voted 6-4 to condemn the immigration enforcement agency.

The resolution was a response to an ICE agent’s fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Macklin Good in Minneapolis last week.

14.01.2026 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Colorado begins another legislative session with more desires than money to spend Property insurance rates, paying for Medicaid are among the topics they will tackle

The legislative session begins today. Leaders will lay out their priorities in speeches on the chamber floors in the morning and during the day the first slate of bills will formally be introduced.

14.01.2026 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Legendary Grateful Dead founding band member Bob Weir’s Colorado Springs connection The late guitarist and songwriter attended Fountain Valley School in Colorado Springs in the early sixties β€” before he was kicked out and co-founded the band.

β€œIf that had not occurred,” Weir said, β€œI wouldn’t have found the people that I next fell in with, which became my calling. I was ready for that when I left here anyway.”

14.01.2026 04:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Colorado graduation rate highest in a decade, dropout rate the lowest in state history Across Colorado, nearly 70 percent districts improved or stayed the same in their four-year graduation rate, but gaps persist.

β€œWe need to keep a continued focus on engagement, relevance, and the supports students need to stay connected to school and graduate prepared for their futures.”

14.01.2026 03:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mountain towns tighten their belts as pandemic-fueled tourism high starts declining Places like Breckenridge still get money from out-of-towners, but the dip while the economy is on shaky footing has towns playing conservative with their budgets.

β€œThey say we're not in a recession, which I understand, but people are tightening their belts even if it isn't officially a recession.”

14.01.2026 02:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Can AI replace human coaches when it comes to teaching teachers? Not quite. New program lets educators review tape of themselves and learn to do better β€” just like professional athletes.

Unlike traditional evaluations, the AI coach offers a "low-stakes" environment where the only audience is the teacher herself.

14.01.2026 01:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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13.01.2026 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This Denver mom once feared losing everything. At Women’s Bean Project, she found stability β€” and freedom. β€œWhen someone is putting in that work and that time, they deserve a second chance. They deserve to be heard.”

Women’s Bean Project was founded in 1989, aimed at helping women break the cycle of poverty and achieve lasting independence.

13.01.2026 04:45 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fed agency looking for wildlife refuges that 'no longer align with the mission' The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it's looking for ways to make hundreds of wildlife refuges and dozens of fish hatcheries more efficient.

"National parks can be more of an investment to get to both in terms of transportation, in terms of cost."

13.01.2026 03:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Colorado Springs Utilities changes how it charges customers during peak hours under new program Starting now through April the utility is rolling out higher charges more for energy used during β€œpeak” evening hours.

Currently, most customers are charged a flat rate for the energy they use, regardless of the time of day. However, starting now and continuing into April, the utility will roll out a higher rate for energy used during the peak hours of 5-9 p.m.

13.01.2026 02:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Public lands budgets largely skirt major cuts in bipartisan proposals Congress' budget proposal for the National Park Service rejects the major slashes requested by the Trump Administration last year.

The fiscal year 2026 budget proposals for the Department of Energy, the Interior Department, the Environmental Protection Agency and key science agencies include small trims, but largely reject the major cuts the Trump administration outlined more than six months ago.

13.01.2026 01:21 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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House passes ACA extension bill, hoping to support a bipartisan compromise in the Senate The bill passed went around Republican leaders and garnered support from one Colorado Republican

Republican Reps. Lauren Boebert, Jeff Crank and Gabe Evans voted against the bill.

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