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Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser and their supporters amass combined $9M for high-stakes gubernatorial primary

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/16/michael-bennet-phil-weiser-campaign-cash/

Published: January 16, 2026 17:20

The funds will likely be mostly spent on the primary given that whoever wins the Democratic faceoff will likely become governor in November

Northern Colorado seeing power outages as strong winds forecast for Friday

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/16/northern-colorado-high-winds-power-shutoff-possible/

Published: January 16, 2026 16:32

Xcel Energy warns of possible shutoffs; wind gusts up to 65 mph are part of red flag warning through 6 p.m. Friday

Yes, the Front Range is extremely dry and warm this winter. Here’s what you should do.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/16/front-range-drought-keeping-plants-healthy/

Published: January 16, 2026 11:08

So you think that 5 inches of snow in central Denver a week ago lets the Front Range off the hook for a worrisome urban and suburban winter drought?  Colorado water and plant experts have some numbers for you, and some advice about what to do next.  With…

Did Colorado just have its worst week for flu hospitalizations?

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/16/colorado-flu-cases/

Published: January 16, 2026 10:45

Yes. Though January delivered some relief, the last week of December saw the highest number of influenza hospitalizations in 20 years.

Drew Litton: Revel in this while we can

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/16/drew-litton-denver-sports-glory-days/

Published: January 16, 2026 09:15

Cartoonist Drew Litton lifts a glass to Colorado's three major sports teams that are — at least for the moment — enjoying simultaneous success.

Jim Morrissey: Seeking solutions under the dome

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/16/jim-morrissey-gold-dome-colorado-budget-deficit/

Published: January 16, 2026 09:10

Cartoonist Jim Morrissey has at least one idea for how Colorado can try to balance the state budget, but even that probably won't be enough.

“What’d I Miss?”: The upside down world of workplace pay

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/16/whatd-i-miss-metaphors-for-income-inequality/

Published: January 16, 2026 09:05

In "What'd I Miss?" Ossie and Myra trade metaphors for the rampant income inequality that seems par for the course in America.

Kaiser affiliates will pay $556M to settle a lawsuit alleging Medicare fraud

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/15/kaiser-affiliates-will-pay-556m-to-settle-a-lawsuit-alleging-medicare-fraud/

Published: January 15, 2026 23:19

The lawsuit alleged that Kaiser entities gamed the Medicare Advantage Plan system, also known as the Medicare Part C program, which gives beneficiaries the option of enrolling in managed care insurance plans.

Colorado’s governor gave his 8th and final State of the State speech. We analyzed everything he said.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/15/2026-colorado-state-of-the-state-annotated/

Published: January 15, 2026 22:29

Jared Polis delivered his last — and by far longest — State of the State address on Thursday. It was part victory lap, part vindicating and part forward looking.

Mountain Village mayor resigns in wake of offer to buy Telluride ski area from owner Chuck Horning

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/15/mountain-village-colorado-mayor-marti-prohaska-resigns/

Published: January 15, 2026 18:36

Mayor Marti Prohaska stepped down Wednesday night as the Mountain Village council announced an investigation into a visit with the Telluride ski area owner that included an offer to buy the resort

Colorado PUC moves to give extra financial help to towns losing coal-fired power plants, but there’s a catch

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/15/coal-power-plants-colorado-just-transitions-trump/

Published: January 15, 2026 11:24

The plants must shut down as planned, which is complicated by Trump administration actions to bolster the coal industry

Colorado oil and gas leases go unsold at federal auctions

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/15/colorado-federal-oil-and-gas-leasing-results/

Published: January 15, 2026 11:08

Watchdogs say it’s a failure of new federal system, industry points to new public revenue

New program at Winter Park ski area gives patrollers tools for dealing with stress

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/15/winter-park-ski-patrollers-mental-health/

Published: January 15, 2026 11:00

The partnership with Responder Alliance is designed to support mental well-being in front-line workers. The hope is the strategies will trickle into overwhelmed communities.

Colorado senator seeks to block federal funding for controversial road to luxury home project near Edwards

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/15/bennet-legislation-block-funding-berlaimont/

Published: January 15, 2026 11:00

The Florida developers of Berlaimont Estates have spent nearly 18 years trying to develop a road to access sites for 19 homes on 680 acres surrounded by Forest Service land above the Eagle River Valley

Colorado is working on a plan to reintroduce wolverines next. Here’s what it would look like.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/14/colorado-wolverine-reintroduction-plan/

Published: January 15, 2026 01:09

Following a rocky rollout of wolves, state officials are taking a cautious approach to the reintroduction of wolverines

Colorado appeals panel appears skeptical of Tina Peters’ sentence

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/14/tina-peters-colorado-court-of-appeals-arguments/

Published: January 15, 2026 00:53

The three-judge panel was dismissive of many of the arguments made by Peters' attorneys. But they grilled the state's lawyer over the trial judge reciting Peters' false statements about elections in handing down her sentence.

Bargain grocer Aldi seizes the moment by expanding into Colorado in an era of higher prices

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/14/aldi-colorado-expansion/

Published: January 15, 2026 00:23

The company is also looking to open more than 50 stores in Colorado within the next five years

Jason Crow among Democrats who say Trump administration is investigating them over video message to troops

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/14/jason-crow-investigation-social-media-video/

Published: January 15, 2026 00:19

The Justice Department said it would neither confirm nor deny whether an investigation is taking place

Legislature mulls ballot measure that would ask voters to raise TABOR cap by billions primarily to fund Colorado’s schools

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/14/colorado-ballot-measure-education-funding-cea/

Published: January 14, 2026 20:29

The measure is backed by the Colorado Education Association, the state’s largest teachers union, and other education organizations. It would boost funding for K-12 education and help the state address its massive budget shortfall.

2 Telluride, Mountain Village leaders pitch Chuck Horning a $127.5 million, investor-backed offer for 51% of the ski area

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/14/telluride-owner-rejects-offer-to-sell/

Published: January 14, 2026 20:28

The deal appeared to be on track until a proposed sales contract posted on social media late Tuesday and the resort owner filed open records requests, indicating the resort was not for sale

Here are the 46 Colorado gas stations that received diesel instead of regular unleaded

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/14/here-are-the-46-colorado-gas-stations-that-received-diesel-instead-of-regular-unleaded/

Published: January 14, 2026 18:29

Colorado’s Division of Oil and Public Safety has received more than 600 complaints from drivers who experienced engine issues, and complaints are still coming in

Watch: The Colorado Sun discusses the 2026 Legislative Session

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/14/watch-the-colorado-sun-discusses-the-2026-legislative-session/

Published: January 14, 2026 15:34

The Colorado Sun met with state lawmakers about the 2026 Legislative Session at The University of Denver.

Colorado grants $2.5 million to launch long-term vision for tourism and recreation around Pikes Peak

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/14/colorado-grant-pikes-peak-tourism-recreation-plan/

Published: January 14, 2026 11:02

The grant will help finish the Ring the Peak trail, develop campsites and bring “boots-on-the ground” ambassadors to educate hikers

The big bills to watch as Colorado’s 2026 legislative session begins

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/14/big-bills-colorado-legislature-2026/

Published: January 14, 2026 11:00

Colorado lawmakers open their lawmaking term trying to tackle big issues — like housing, the environment and public safety — under a strained budget

Realtors say it’s still a buyer’s market in Colorado, but high housing costs keep renters renting

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/14/realtors-buyers-market-colorado-renters-high-cost/

Published: January 14, 2026 11:00

The market continues to get worse when it comes to condos and townhouses, with rising homeowner fees a major factor

Just south of Colorado, Ted Turner’s ideal of conservation takes shape. Ben Clark’s new film “Preserved” takes us there.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/14/preserved-film-ted-turner-ben-clark-vermejo-new-mexico/

Published: January 14, 2026 10:31

At Vermejo ranch in New Mexico, the media mogul is building an American Serengeti. A new documentary showing in Denver explores the half-million-acre monument to conservation.

Littwin: Why is Jared Polis even considering commuting Tina Peters’ sentence?

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/14/polis-tina-peters-trump-opinion-littwin/

Published: January 14, 2026 10:05

Peters has served a little more than a year of her nine-year sentence. And though she may be mostly nonviolent, she’s still dangerous.

Colorado public school enrollment has dropped by more than 10,000 students this year

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/13/colorado-school-student-enrollment-drops-thousands/

Published: January 13, 2026 15:00

Fewer Hispanic students are also showing up to schools, according to data released Tuesday

Colorado high schoolers are graduating at a record rate, new data shows

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/13/colorado-graduation-rate-improved-dropout-rate-improved/

Published: January 13, 2026 15:00

Meanwhile, the state’s dropout rate fell to the lowest on record

Greeley will vote on the biggest development project in town history. Here’s why the $800 million plan is contentious.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/13/greeley-catalyst-cascadia-colorado-eagles-vote/

Published: January 13, 2026 11:10

A new arena for the Colorado Eagles, an entertainment district and future housing are all part of the plan, which opponents say Greeley cannot afford

Colorado Springs seeks a bill to keep Ray Nixon coal plant open past 2029 closure deadline

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/13/colorado-springs-coal-nixon-exemption-state-law/

Published: January 13, 2026 11:08

After a reprieve last week from Trump’s EPA, Colorado Springs utilities now wants an exemption by the state government

Colorado lawmakers return to Capitol facing $850 million mountain of tough budget decisions

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/13/colorado-legislature-2026-budget-problem/

Published: January 13, 2026 11:00

The shortfall means two major things: The General Assembly will have to make funding cuts and it also has no money available to spend on new programs. Those two realities will shape the legislature’s entire 120-day lawmaking term.

Opinion: Despite the death of the National Renewable Energy Lab, its legacy in Golden lives on

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/13/opinion-colorado-national-renewable-energy-laboratory-rebrand/

Published: January 13, 2026 08:30

As someone who watched the dismantling from the inside, there are Colorado families who will continue to feel the pain for a while

400+ motorists say they got diesel instead of unleaded from Colorado pumps. State may punish Sinclair for the mistake.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/12/state-considers-enforcement-diesel-fuel-contamination/

Published: January 13, 2026 00:33

Colorado’s Division of Oil and Public Safety has asked Sinclair for a list of the gas stations that received contaminated fuel, but have not yet received one

Developer withdraws plan for mega-gas station off I-70 near popular Colorado 14er trails

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/12/bakerville-i-70-gas-station-nimby/

Published: January 12, 2026 19:13

Opponents quickly forged a loud coalition against a sprawling convenience store at Clear Creek County’s popular recreation site

Building for Colorado’s “first public Christian school” ordered to close over safety concerns

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/12/riverstone-academy-building-ordered-closed/

Published: January 12, 2026 14:30

It’s unclear if the closure of Riverstone’s building, a former office located in an industrial area, will spell the end of the school

Colorado lawmakers have a big budget and policy agenda. First they’ll have to navigate interpersonal issues.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/12/colorado-legislature-2026-interpersonal-politics/

Published: January 12, 2026 11:00

Ethics complaints. Gov. Jared Polis’ final year. New leaders. A lawmaker who died in November. The legislature has a lot to navigate in 2026 beyond its policy agenda.

When a landlord ghosted its Denver tenants, trash and dog poop piled up. Then came the mysterious fees.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/12/denver-landlord-ghosted-tenants-habitability-junk-fees-summit-wash-park-redstone-hill-street-realty/

Published: January 12, 2026 10:59

Colorado lawmakers have steadily expanded protections for tenants in recent years, but many renters still find it hard to reason with out-of-state investment firms.

Did Project 2025 call for closing Boulder’s NCAR research center?

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/12/did-project-2025-propose-closing-ncar/

Published: January 12, 2026 10:45

Although the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 called for targeting what it termed “climate alarmism,” it did not propose eliminating Boulder’s National Center for Atmospheric Research.

A rural Colorado hospital, amid constant funding struggles, draws lifeblood by leveraging lab services

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/11/colorado-rural-health-cheyenne-wells-hospital-lab-services/

Published: January 11, 2026 10:45

Keefe Memorial, a critical access hospital in Cheyenne Wells, has partnered with a company to bring innovation to longstanding economic challenges

Littwin: Renee Good’s violent death marks latest stain on Trump’s deportation push. But probably not the last.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/11/littwin-renee-good-ice-killing-trump/

Published: January 11, 2026 10:05

Columnist Mike Littwin writes that the shooting death of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis marks the latest stain on Donald Trump's violent deportation campaign.

Nicolais: A Good woman killed in Minnesota — and there are likely more ICE shootings to come

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/11/nicolais-trump-administration-response-good-killing/

Published: January 11, 2026 10:03

After an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, the Trump administration not only defended the killer, but attacked the victim all but assuring more violence in our future

“Mystery Merge”: A trail of clues sets the stage for an anthology

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/11/sunlit-colorado-mystery-merge-becky-clark/

Published: January 11, 2026 09:15

In "Colorado Mystery Merge," the foundational short story by Becky Clark deals with the murder of Dr Dictionary, and a collection of mystery writers took the anthology from there.

Becky Clark found 20 Sisters in Crime to play in her anthology sandbox

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/11/sunlit-becky-clark-colorado-mystery-merge/

Published: January 11, 2026 09:10

Author/editor Becky Clark found 20 Sisters in Crime to contribute to "Colorado Mystery Merge," an anthology of short stories that connect to a murderous premise to solve the crime.

Poor Richard’s Books suggests titles ranging from inner peace to the Wild West

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/11/poor-richards-books-recommendations-january-2026/

Published: January 11, 2026 09:05

The staff from Poor Richard's Books in Colorado Springs recommends titles that touch on conspiracy, calm and calamity.

What’s Working: A couple of friends thought they could help build affordable housing in Pagosa Springs. Was it wishful thinking?

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/10/pagosa-springs-affordable-housing-development-challenges-jobs/

Published: January 10, 2026 11:00

The project has been stymied by infrastructure, utility costs and some community pushback. Plus: Colorado jobs, junk fees, bioengineered food labels and more!

Colorado’s coal plant closures and clean air policies go too far, Trump’s EPA says while rejecting plans

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/09/trump-epa-rejects-colorado-coal-plant-closurers/

Published: January 9, 2026 21:50

The federal government said the coal plants were needed for "grid reliability" and a regional haze-fighting plan violated the Clean Air Act

Opportunity Caucus lawmakers, in response to ethics complaints, say they didn’t violate gift ban by attending $32,000 Vail retreat

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/09/colorado-democrats-opportunity-caucus-ethics-complaints-vail-retreat/

Published: January 9, 2026 21:42

The Democrats still won’t say where they got the money to pay for the October weekend event with lobbyists

Diesel was mistakenly distributed instead of regular unleaded at many Colorado gas pumps

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/09/diesel-distributed-colorado-gas-pumps/

Published: January 9, 2026 19:43

Colorado’s Division of Oil and Public Safety started receiving complaints Thursday after diesel was loaded from a Sinclair terminal in Henderson

Feds release draft report outlining management plans for Colorado River’s future

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/09/colorado-river-plan/

Published: January 9, 2026 19:43

The report is the next major step in a contentious, yearslong process to replace current management rules for the river’s key reservoirs, which end this fall

Colorado Democrats, labor movement revive push to ease unionization rules. Jared Polis is promising another veto.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/09/labor-peact-act-bill-colorado-2026/

Published: January 9, 2026 17:19

Democrats took a stab at the policy during last year’s legislative session and worked for months to find a compromise between unions, business groups and the governor’s office. But the negotiations fell apart.

Phil Weiser sues Trump administration to stop funding cuts for Colorado’s poorest families

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/09/phil-weiser-sues-trump-child-care-funding/

Published: January 9, 2026 16:48

It’s the attorney general’s 50th lawsuit against the Trump administration since January 2025

“Not another kiddo”: How a family’s worst nightmare is helping address school bullying as incidents rise in Colorado

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/09/colorado-school-bullying-peer-kindness/

Published: January 9, 2026 11:23

The Montrose-based nonprofit PEER Kindness offers a curriculum that helps both students and their parents.

Colorado professional jobs saw large decline in November, but signs of hope appear for tech workers

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/09/colorado-professional-jobs-tech-workers/

Published: January 9, 2026 11:00

The professional and business services sector lost 1,200 jobs in November. But inside that sector, tech jobs see improvement.

Can ICE officers use RTD transit for free?

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/09/ice-officers-ride-rtd-for-free/

Published: January 9, 2026 10:45

Yes. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers can use RTD transit for free under a policy that waives fares for all law enforcement.

Drew Litton: Does ICE have any guardrails at all?

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/09/drew-litton-ice-violence-immunity/

Published: January 9, 2026 09:10

Cartoonist Drew Litton reflects the public outrage that has followed a fatal shooting during ICE operations in Minneapolis.

“What’d I Miss?”: A vision of technology used for good

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/09/whatd-i-miss-cornea-eye-transplant-technology/

Published: January 9, 2026 09:05

In "What'd I Miss?" Ossie and Myra marvel how, in a world wrestling with tech advances, doctors treated blindness with a lab-made cornea transplant.

Telluride ski patrol union approves a new contract, ending strike and preparing resort re-opening this weekend

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/08/telluride-ski-patrol-union-approves-new-contract/

Published: January 8, 2026 22:09

The ski patrol accepted less than what they wanted as pressure from struggling businesses and workers mounted

House declines to override Trump veto of bill to complete water pipeline in southeastern Colorado

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/08/house-override-vote-arkansas-valley-veto/

Published: January 8, 2026 20:26

The vote was 248 in favor of overriding the veto and 177 opposed. It needed the support of two-thirds of those voting to pass.

Team Editor, Public Policy

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/08/team-editor-public-policy/

Published: January 8, 2026 18:37

We need an experienced, mission-driven Team Editor to help us cover the rapidly changing world of public policy and politics.

Colorado attorney general vows to fight back against Trump’s “revenge campaign” against state

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/08/trump-colorado-attorney-general-phil-weiser-revenge-campaign/

Published: January 8, 2026 18:23

Phil Weiser updated a lawsuit he originally filed against the Trump administration over the plan to move U.S. Space Command

House considers overriding Trump vetoes, including on Colorado water pipeline bill, as Republicans weigh crossing president

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/08/congress-considers-overiding-trump-vetoes/

Published: January 8, 2026 15:43

Trump vetoed a bill that would have provided funding to complete a pipeline to carry clean water to communities in southeastern Colorado

US Fish and Wildlife backed Colorado plan to get wolves from Canada before new threats to take over program, documents show

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/08/us-fish-wildlife-backtracks-on-colorado-wolves/

Published: January 8, 2026 11:24

CPW was given a month to document gray wolf conservation andmanagement activities or the agency will pursue “all legal remedies”

Education funding chaos weighs on Colorado community and rural colleges

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/08/higher-ed-funding-cuts-dei-colorado-community-colleges/

Published: January 8, 2026 11:01

Cuts to programs perceived as having a DEI focus are hitting training for nurses, cops, welders and other high-skill trades hard

Opinion: Colorado’s new neonatal care leave puts families, and our future, first

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/08/opinion-colorado-neonatal-care-leave-families/

Published: January 8, 2026 08:30

As Colorado leads the way, the additional 12 weeks off fills one of the largest gaps in the paid-leave landscape