Colorado Sun

Colorado's drought is increasingly connected to long-term climate change, according to a Colorado School of Mines researcher. The seasonal crisis was 14 times more likely after years of global warming.

An audit found Colorado Medicaid owes the federal government at least $8 million for in-home disability care. The Office of Inspector General is reviewing an additional $45 million, but state officials deny any fraud.

Columnist Mike Littwin argues that Jared Polis, Melat Kiros, and democratic socialists do not pose a threat to America. The article dismisses concerns about these individuals and their political ideology.

AdventHealth and Intermountain Health announced a partnership in Colorado, with AdventHealth taking over operations of three Intermountain Health hospitals.

Increased fire activity in Custer County led to reinstated mandatory evacuation orders. Fire crews are patrolling the western edge of the Aspen Acres fire amid hot, dry conditions. Updates are provided for multiple fires including Hartman Hill, Gold Mountain, Ferris, Willow, Fishhook, and Elk.

Mudslides caused by flash flooding have closed I-70 and other roads in western Colorado between exit 97 near Silt and exit 105 near New Castle. The flooding pushed mud and debris onto the interstate.

Keeping coal plants open in Colorado could cost $87 million, with consumers paying the cost. Operating these plants at a fraction of their capacity is costly and inefficient, according to owners and analysts.

A rail planning agency must decide by August whether to request voters in November for a one-third penny sales tax to fund a Front Range train project. The decision involves evaluating the train's feasibility, costs, and potential start date.

A survey on Mount Elbert revealed several hundred hikers annually poop on the trail to the summit, but many are using wag bags to pack out their waste. The use of wag bags is helping reduce environmental impact in Colorado's backcountry.

The article discusses Trump's attempt to influence election outcomes through any means after addressing the nation, and mentions Tina Peters in the context of election chaos.

House Bill 1317 provides Colorado with a framework to create a pipeline that benefits students and employers. The legislation aims to reimagine the state's workforce preparation.

Children’s Hospital Colorado has pleaded not guilty to a contempt charge in a lawsuit related to gender-affirming care. The hospital is accused of violating a Colorado Supreme Court order requiring it to resume prescribing gender-affirming treatments for transgender youth.

Residents in Custer County are returning home as the Aspen Acres fire reaches 61% containment. Firefighters face another day of high fire danger, with updates provided on multiple wildfires including Hartman Hill, Gold Mountain, Ferris, Willow, Fishhook, and Elk fires.

Phil Weiser's decisive win in Colorado’s Democratic gubernatorial primary has created a difficult situation for elected Democrats who previously endorsed Michael Bennet. The article highlights the tension arising from the primary outcome and its impact on those who supported Bennet.

Coloradans are beginning cleanup efforts after rainstorms triggered mudslides on the Western Slope. The mudslides stranded 21 people, blocked roads, and caused flooding at Main Street, a school, and a historic theater in Telluride.

Wildfires in Colorado, including the Aspen Acres, Gold Mountain, and Ferris blazes, are threatening communities. Firefighters are using air attacks and preparing for monsoon weather to combat the fires.

The article criticizes RTD as a poorly functioning transit system but argues that proposing the elimination of the 16th Street Shuttle is unreasonable. It suggests reducing subsidies to motorists could free up resources to improve mass transit.

The Aspen Acres fire has surpassed 100,000 acres, with crews increasing containment to over 60%. Rain fell across parts of the state on Friday, yielding mixed results for the Gold Mountain, Ferris, Willow, Fishhook, and Elk fires.

Two programs for Colorado homeowners insurance discounts and grants are expanding due to state legislature laws. Additional updates include job growth and Goodwill’s free solar installer training.

Colorado health officials are monitoring toxic algae blooms and issuing health warnings. Warm temperatures and shallow reservoirs are creating conditions for explosive algae growth, though not all blooms produce toxins.