
Low pay not the only challenge for teachers in rural areas
Cost of living, lack of housing and the lure of other higher-paying states makes it hard for districts to attract and keep educators.
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How new regional EPA head Cyrus Western plans to lead the agency’s work in the Mountain West
The former Wyoming state lawmaker says deregulation will help cut energy prices. He’s less clear on whether local EPA workers can expect broad layoffs.

How a troll and a castle are boosting business in Teller County
Like many Colorado mountain towns, the economies of Cripple Creek and Victor depend on visitors taking a long trip down a winding highway. A troll and castles made of ice are helping bridge a seasonal gap.

Voters to decide on fate of controversial Colorado Springs annexation. Some see it as a referendum on growth
Petitioners opposed to the project gathered enough signatures to force council to either repeal the approval or send it to the citizens to decide as a ballot issue.

Colorado confirms third measles case, nationwide numbers continue to climb
The detection in Archuleta County comes after cases in Denver and Pueblo.
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Mesa County Commissioners appeal to governor’s libertarian streak to try to halt Colorado gun bill
The commission passed a resolution asking for the Governor’s veto on SB25-003.

New parents in the US House won’t be able to vote by proxy after all
Colorado Rep. Brittany Pettersen championed the proposal, but Republicans in the chamber passed a rule Tuesday that squelched the idea of proxy voting.

Republican Rep. Hurd wants Congress to have more say on tariffs
As many express concern over Trump’s sweeping tariffs, the freshman Republican has introduced a bipartisan bill to reassert Congress’s trade role.

1 dead in crash on RTD light rail track in Lone Tree
Officials say the vehicle drove off a highway ramp and collided with a train early Tuesday.

Denver Nuggets fire head coach Michael Malone days before NBA playoffs
The team won't extent contract with general manager Calvin Booth.

CPR Classical Presents: Tiny Tots
Round up the kiddos and join me for CPR Classical Presents: Inside the Orchestra: Tiny Tots on April 26.

Education funding plan moves forward while some lawmakers doubt sustainability
House Speaker Julie McCluskie’s proposal got a unanimous committee vote and vocal support, but questions remain about how the new formula will hold up in the long term.

House Democrats officially set their sights on Gabe Evans’ seat
The freshman Republican from Colorado’s only swing district is officially on the DCCC list of top targets in 2026.

From incarceration to impact: Coloradans rebuilding their lives after prison
Meet some community leaders taking it upon themselves to help Coloradans start their next chapter after leaving the criminal justice system.

Construction on 27-story OneVeLa, the new tallest building in Colorado Springs, may now begin
City Council denied a final attempt to stop the 300-foot tall project.

Second measles case confirmed in Colorado, this time in Denver
Colorado now has a second measles case this year, an unvaccinated infant who traveled internationally

Douglas County DA said deputy ‘did not commit a crime’ when he fatally shot Jalin Seabron
The 23-year-old was holding a gun while protecting his pregnant girlfriend after a shooting at the venue.