Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger dies at 83
Granger was the first GOP woman from Texas to be elected to Congress, where she served for nearly three decades.
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To celebrate our 150th, here are 10 Colorado firsts
This state's towering peaks have inspired equally lofty inventions. The post To celebrate our 150th, here are 10 Colorado firsts appeared first on Denver Westword.
Read full article βCould empty cannabis grow facilities help solve the data center problem?
The recent cannabis downturn creates an opportunity: Large indoor grows are already designed for power-intensive operations. The post Could empty cannabis grow facilities help solve…
Read full article βTo celebrate 150 years of statehood, we asked readers your favorite things about Colorado. Here is what you said.
Colorado has plenty to offer anyone who makes it to the Centennial State. Weβve given you 150 of our favorites. Here are just a few…
Read full article βPeter Moore: Our data centers have a drinking problem
And so do we, the good people of Colorado, who depend on them
Read full article βLittwin: If you want to understand Jared Polisβ midlife crisis, Iβve got a bunch of readers ready to help
Columnist Mike Littwin asked for his readers' thoughts on the seemingly inexplicable recent behavior of Gov. Jared Polis. Boy, did they respond.
Read full article βNicolais: Jessica Killin is killing it in her run for Congress
The Army vet and former congressional chief of staff might make CD5 the closest race in Colorado when all is said and done
Read full article βCarman: Itβs not easy being green in Denver during a historic drought
Denver Water is ready to bring the hammer down on water hogs with fines and maybe even drought pricing.
Read full article βIn βFierce Country,β following a rafting icon through Crystal rapids in Grand Canyon
In search of female heroes in wild places, "Fierce Country" author Heather Hansman discovered the renowned river runner Georgie White.
Read full article βHeather Hansmanβs search for heroes intersected everything about the outdoors
In her book "Fierce Country" author Heather Hansman touches on three women who shaped the outdoor world, and dives into their complexities.
Read full article βOld Firehouse Books sets the table with action-packed fiction titles
Old Firehouse Books in Fort Collins recommends titles that invoke cooking, post-apocalyptic vacations and nature-infused magic.
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Don Huffines sworn in as Texas comptroller ahead of November elections
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed the hard-right, former state senator to lead the office as it oversees Texasβ launch of a $1 billion school voucher program.
Read full article ββBad assβ wildland firefighter memorialized in Grand Junction
Nate Matthews, one of five firefighters killed working fires in Colorado this summer, spent 11 years in a profession fire managers say is becoming more…
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Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire turn Ball Arena into one big dance floor
The crowd was ready to go all night long on Friday night. The post Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire turn Ball Arena into…
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Get free entry at all Colorado state parks for the stateβs 150th
Colorado's 150th birthday is a gift that keeps on giving. The post Get free entry at all Colorado state parks for the stateβs 150th appeared…
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Fifteen photos of Denver 150 years ago
In honor of Colorado's sesquicentennial, take a look back at the Mile High City in 1876. The post Fifteen photos of Denver 150 years ago…
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Restaurant Roll Call: Every opening and closing in July
Notable openings temper the pang felt by three big losses. The post Restaurant Roll Call: Every opening and closing in July appeared first on Denver…
Read full article βColorado turns 150 years young today. Happy sesquicentennial to the Centennial State.
The Colorado Sun has been celebrating many of the things unique about the Centennial State. Take a look at 150 things that just lean into…
Read full article βWhatβs Working: How Colorado knows 7,322 people found jobs on stateβs official job board
Thatβs just 2% of all who applied for a job on ConnectingColorado since last summerβs relaunch. The state job board has more than 140,000 openings.…
Read full article βBackers of Coloradoβs graduated income tax ballot measure race to collect final voter signatures before Monday deadline
Initiative 195 will ask voters to raise Coloradoβs flat 4.4% income tax rate on income earned by people and corporations that exceeds $500,000 while cutting…
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