The Colorado Sun

06/19/2026

Polling stations opened across Colorado this week.

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When it comes time to vote, you grab a pen, open your ballot and turn to the voter guide from your local independent news organization. Why? Because we don't tell you how to vote, but we make sure…

06/19/2026

When he died, Michael Fisher was seeking to overturn his murder conviction, claiming there was “substantial evidence” his trial was tainted by Woods

Michael Fisher was seeking to overturn his murder conviction, claiming there was “substantial evidence” his trial was tainted by Woods

06/19/2026

No other arrests have been made in connection to the Alexander Mountain fire that burned nearly 10,000 acres and destroyed 50 structures in Larimer County in August 2024

No other arrests have been made in connection to the Alexander Mountain fire that burned nearly 10,000 acres in Larimer County

06/18/2026

Legislative forecasters called it a “best case scenario” for the state budget, which still faces long-term financial challenges

06/18/2026

Some called the wolf “Elijah,” some “Lucky,” some “Freedom.” A woman made a ballet about him. The wolf born in 2024 symbolized different things to different people. The “Lucky” crowd thought he was fortunate to have escaped being killed after preying on livestock. The “Freedom” crowd cheered on his survival, saying he was the embodiment […]

In a statement, CPW said visual evidence confirmed it was the same wolf responsible for 10 different fatal livestock attacks

06/18/2026

A state law that goes into effect July 1 requires all school districts to adopt a policy dictating when and how students can use devices during the day

06/18/2026

The dollars are aimed at helping more moderate candidates beat their more liberal opponents, including a handful of incumbents. It’s paying for ads and mailers in districts across the Denver area and one in the high country.

The dollars are aimed at helping more moderate candidates beat their more liberal opponents, including a handful of incumbents. It’s paying for ads and mailers in districts across the Denver area and...

06/18/2026

Plus: The Telluride Bluegrass Festival, FIBArk in Salida and an open mic in Basalt where there are no parents allowed

06/18/2026

Local moratoriums spring up after state inaction, while New Mexico and Utah fight “hyperscale” data polluters

What's the status of building new data centers in Colorado, and will we see the massive projects in nearby states?

06/17/2026

Colorado’s mining history is central to the state’s identity. Here are some old mining locations to celebrate 150 years of state history.