Urban, rural hospitals closing at similar rates, study finds
Urban hospitals are closing at roughly the same rate as rural ones, and the shuttered hospitals are moreΒ likely to have served communities with high poverty…
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Federal judge bars group from fencing off 1,400 acres of Colorado public land
The Free Land Holders Committee argued it had rights to swaths of U.S. Forest Service land near Mancos, citing historical documents. A federal judge rejected…
Read full article βDetainees say fire alarms blare day & night at Arizona ICE facility, creating βcruelβ conditions
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Florence has had fire alarms going off throughout the day for at least two months, according…
Read full article βThe best fall coffees that arenβt pumpkin spice lattes
Not in the pumpkin mood? Spice things up with these seasonal sips around Denver. The post The best fall coffees that arenβt pumpkin spice lattes…
Read full article βAs Camp Christmas retires, whatβs next for immersive art?
After more than 250,000 visitors and seven years, Lonnie Hanzon is closing up Camp Christmas and auctioning off its collection. The post As Camp Christmas…
Read full article βSunstoney dances her way through the darkness
Eman El Saied taps into the healing powers of music and dances her way through the darkness. The post Sunstoney dances her way through the…
Read full article βCan you legally bet on who wins Congress? States and the Trump administration disagree.
On Friday morning, the prediction market platform Kalshi gave the Democratic candidate in Minnesotaβs U.S. Senate race an 87% chance of winning. The volume of…
Read full article βBP agents try to extract ‘tree sitter’ as Lochiel border wall protest continues
Prostesters trying to protect the last historic cottonwood tree at risk of demolition during Arizona border wall construction continued to clash with Border Patrol agents…
Read full article βMatt Fry is considered one the worldβs best skydivers, but can he be the fastest?
The Thornton resident will be performing at a world-wide skydiving competition later in October. The post Matt Fry is considered one the worldβs best skydivers,…
Read full article βAn aging workforce and Trumpβs immigration crackdown are depleting skilled workers
A perfect storm of harsh immigration enforcement, aging journeymen and a building boom for data centers is wreaking havoc on the nationβs supply of skilled…
▶️ Watch →CSU fraternity brothers colluded to drug, rape woman, lawsuit claims
The university suspended the alleged perpetrator for one year in July, and denied his appeal last month. The post CSU fraternity brothers colluded to drug,…
Read full article βColorado Musician Day to be introduced to lawmakers next legislative session
Grand Junction Senator Janice Rich will introduce a proposal to recognize local musicians with a commemorative day in the next legislative session. The post Colorado…
Read full article βComing Soon: Noodles by Nina seeking second location
Plus: HashTAG comes to Wheat Ridge and Red Lotus Den teases an imminent opening. The post Coming Soon: Noodles by Nina seeking second location appeared…
Read full article βThe 30-something transplantβs guide to making friends in Denver
You're not alone! Here are 10 ways to make friends in Denver. The post The 30-something transplantβs guide to making friends in Denver appeared first…
Read full article β10 whimsical ways to experience Coloradoβs last fall colors
Soar in a hot air balloon, take a scenic train ride or visit an apple orchard. And that's just the beginning. The post 10 whimsical…
Read full article βMatters of Religion
To see more political cartoons from Ben Sargent,Β visit our Loon Star State section. FindΒ ObserverΒ political reporting here. The post Matters of Religion appeared first on The…
Read full article βPhil Weiser makes his case for Colorado governor while Victor Marx skips debate
The Democratic gubernatorial hopeful said heβs βconcernedβ about Marxβs conduct during the campaign for Coloradoβs top job
Read full article βKen Paxton took nearly 1,000 trips with state-funded security detail costing millions of dollars
The Texas attorney generalβs use of a taxpayer-funded travel security detail stands out when compared with his predecessor and other state officials, our analysis found.
Read full article βMayes Middleton, running for Texas attorney general, wants to βput God back in governmentβ
Middleton, a Republican, has long pushed for injecting Christianity into the public sphere. His Democratic opponent, Nathan Johnson, said those views make him unfit for…
Read full article βWant a more water-conscious yard or garden? Hereβs a guide from Colorado experts.
After another drought year, lawns are showing the strain. This 10-question guide will jump-start your next waterwise home project.
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